DouglasGuitaristBassist + Musician in New Port Richey, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

My strength is serving as a fellow bandmate and support musician. I know how to place the 'finishing touches' on arrangements whether it's for singer songwriters or cover bands. Growing up at the home of Gibson guitars during the 70s (Kalamazoo) and in between Chicago and Detroit allowed me to be exposed to a vast variety of music. I have played professionally in theaters, big bands, top 40 bands, presidential election campaigns, and on many back yard porches. I come from a strong musical family (my uncle worked for Stevie Ray Vaughn, worked as a Muscle Shoals studio musician, my sister has worked w/ Ray Benson and Willie Nelson, my son is a professional audio engineer in Tampa and is an amazing professional musician).

I am laid back and strive for musical excellence. Lastly, I'm also an audio engineer (old school).

Screen name:

DouglasGuitaristBassist

Member since:

Oct 19 2021

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Genres: 70s and 80s Rock (Kansas, Boston, Doobie Brothers, etc.), Big Band Jazz (10+ years experience) , Theater Musician (Musicals, Broadway style shows - yes I read music)
Smooth/Cool Jazz (George Benson, Norman Brown), Country (traditional and new country)
Contemporary Christian Music

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

PRS Bass
Electric Guitars: Fender Telecasters (2), G&L ASAT
Acoustic Guitars: Taylor 814CE, Flamenco Classical Guitar
Custom Fender Deluxe Amp, Direct to House System w/ Line 6 Stomp accompanied by Strymon, Xotic, and many other pedals.

Line 6 Stomp, Strymon, Xotic, MXR and many other pedals.
Taylor 814CE Acoustic, Flamenco Classical Guitar
Home Studio: MacBook Pro, LogicProX, Apollo Twin Interface and more

MUSIC