Ed Mays
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Soprano, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocalist - Alto.

ABOUT

I started playing music when I was 9 and have been a working musician since 1971, I can play almost anything. I have had my own working band -Groove Kitchen since 2011. I'm easy to find.

I'm currently looking for top notch female singers that are familiar with the Classic RnB bag to fill in or permanent. Our singer has moved to FL. We have another stellar singer that we've been working with but I can't always get her. The RnB bag is what we are known for. My stable of fantastic replacement singers has shrunk in the last two years. I'm also always looking for replacement guitar, bass and keyboard players. Everybody plays in multiple bands these days so I need some more pros that I can call. I've been doing a lot of trio gigs depending on what the clients want. This could be jazz & Latin, classic rock, or Blues also. Watch the videos, if you think you can fit in, let's talk it over. This band is a blast.

Screen name:
Ed Mays
Member since:
Jul 31 2009
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
50
Gigs played:
Over 100
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

My influences are probably too many to list. I came up in the 60s in the "classic rock" era and got into jazz and the funk in the early 70s but most of my rent came from playing in dance bands. In the past I was doing a lot of original music projects in the Latin jazz, afro beat, and reggae modes with my keyboard player. I've done a lot of work to expand my knowledge of Salsa (Mambo), Afro-Cuban as well as Brazilian styles.

I've been teaching for a long time and taught some of the greatest drummers of the Roosevelt Jazz Band. Notably [2019]. They won the Essentially Ellington Contest in NY again. I also play in a ballroom dancing swing band.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert
Vocalist - Baritone:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

I use a Pearl Custom Masters kit and have Roland TD 30 [Pro-Session] V-drums. I have a Bose PA & lights and can do recording and video production.

MUSIC