foolomon + Musician in Somerset, NJ

SEEKING

ABOUT

Having been in several bands over the past 15-20 years that can't manage to really get off of the ground, I've been watching all of my musician friends around the globe gigging regularly and having the fun that I want to be having.

I'm not looking for a band in "tryhard mode." I'm simply looking to gig once every 1-2 months and to do so exceedingly well. Simply put, I want to show the young kids in this group that there's no need to associate "being old" with being "being feeble."

About myself:

I live in Somerset, NJ and would rather stay between New Brunswick and Bridgewater, if possible, but I'll happily commute a bit further if the chemistry is good.

I have pro-gear: Gibson Les Paul Standard, American Strat, Gibson SG, PRS, etc. with a fully decked out pedal board, all tube amp, etc.

I have a pro-attitude: I always come prepared by busting my ass in the days before leaving my house for rehearsal to make sure I know my parts so that we can spend the time ironing out the kinks. I am not a fan of people think that rehearsals are meant for learning the songs.

I have big-gig experience: I've played in gigs as large as 5,500 people. This doesn't mean I'm looking to do this, necessarily, but it does mean I'm not afraid of playing in front of people.

I have transportation, of course. :)

My influences are Rush, Pink Floyd, etc. but I'm a fan of many groups and genres. I'm not a shredder by any means, but I am a very emotive player and can hold my own in the solo department.

About you:

Please have a band already that plays rock, alt, or grunge.

Please be looking for a lead guitarist.

Please have your set list already decided. Because I work from home a lot, I promise I will learn your songs as quickly as possible in between conference calls, etc.

Please have a solid drummer and bassist. They are incredibly important to any band and dictate the direction of the songs as they are being played.

Please have a singer who is self-aware of their sweet spot from a range perspective.

Full transparency:

I have a great career meaning I occasionally have to travel for work. I will have plenty of notice, however, so this shouldn't get in the way.

I'm a divorcee with 1 child still under the age of 18, so that does restrict my availability to a small degree, but it's never been a problem for me in the past if everyone else is okay with my visitation schedule.

If you're still reading this and think it may be worth it to reach out, please do!

Screen name:

foolomon

Member since:

Feb 08 2015

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

45

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Numerous, depending on the genre.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Background Singer:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

Vocalist - Baritone:

Moderate

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

PRS, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Gibson SG, Fender Strat, Fender Tele, etc. I play through either a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III or a Marshall ValveState AVT2000 and have a pedal board containing standard stuff and some non-standard stuff.

MUSIC