SEEKING
Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Keyboard.ABOUT
Moderately experienced rhythm guitarist and bassist and long-time highly-experienced and versatile drummer.
Very much a "pocket" and groove-oriented player (as compared to being a flash player that likes lots of fills and solos) with a high-energy stage presence.
Ready to start fresh or join existing group (or regular jam) to play covers only.
What kind of covers? I'm open to suggestions (see my "Influences" below), but I'm hoping to not do the same ol' "dad band" stuff it seems most cover groups are playing. Instead, I'd like either get more into "deep cuts" of the bands we all know and love or perhaps try to explore other bands/songs that are overlooked or just not as mainstream.
Total "for the love of the game" amateur with a 9-to-5 job; available most weekday nights and weekends.
I have a superb soundproof home studio / rehearsal space with ALL equipment (PA, mics, amps, guitars, drums, etc.) and can/regularly host rehearsals and jams.
- Screen name:
- derek1
- Member since:
- Nov 13 2023
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Rock (from soft to metal), funk, punk and soul from the '60s, '70s (primarily), '80s (secondarily) and early '90s (limited interest).
Broad range of influences from garage rawk to boogie blues to electric funk and soul to MOR ("yacht rock") to arena/classic rock.
Drum inspirations/aspirations (in no particular order) include Alex Van Halen, John Bonham, Fish, Chad Smith, Al Jackson, Jimmy Chamberlin, Willie Hall, Bernard Purdie, Topper Headon, Dennis Chambers, Danny Seraphine, Stewart Copeland, Meg White, Jeff Porcaro, Nicko McBrain and Harvey Mason.
Guitar inspirations include Joe Walsh, Curtis Mayfield, Bruce Springsteen, Terry Kath, Guy Picciotto, Steve Cropper, Ernie Isley, Billy Corgan, Peter Frampton, Richard Lloyd/Tom Verlaine, John Frusciante and Ron Wood.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
All kinds o' acoustic and electric guitars (six-string and bass), amps, pedals, drum gear, and PA/live sound gear. Mostly high-quality/pro-level gear to get the '60s/'70s sounds I dig.
