Guitarist Paul + Musician in Minneapolis, MN

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ABOUT

I played guitar and bass on all tracks. I played all the instruments (and drum programming) on New Song and PCJ.

I'm a guitarist who is seeking a band to gig with. I have been playing professionally for 30+ years. I'm a good, solid player who is a dependable band member with reliable transportation. I show up on time, sober and know the material. I have excellent sounding and well maintained equipment. I have played a variety of styles as I have been a studio guitarist for many years. I have played on well over 1000 recordings (including TV, radio and video work). I was the guitarist in a very successful east coast band that had a house gig for 10 years at a very popular club as well as many, many gigs on the road with different groups. I'd like to find a band that is somewhat classic rock based, but I can play some blues, jazz, zydeco, Latin, Cajun and Celtic music if the need arises. The ideal band for me would be a solid drummer that can keep time well, a bassist that locks in with the drums and vocals that sound good. Other instruments are fine as well. I live in the South Metro and would like to practice/gig in the Metro area, but can do some limited touring if required. Please be gigging or ready to gig. No endless basement jams please. I'd like to play out soon. I'm very serious about this (but maintain a fun, relaxed attitude) so please be serious too.

Some Past Clients/Bands:
Discovery Channel
PBS
Fox TV
ABC
NBC
America Online
America's Most Wanted
Time Life Music
Mapleshade Records
Baja/TSR Records
Kayne West (Jesus Walks)
Two CDs I worked on have been nominated for a Grammy
I have played on 100s of CDs and 1000s of recordings.

My AllMusic entries:

Pop/Rock:
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Classical:
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Here are some artists I have worked with either as a Recording/ Mastering Engineer/Studio Musician or Producer.

Most of them are well known and may be Googled for more info.

Walter Davis Jr.
Clifford Jordan
John Previti
Walter Booker
Gary Bartz
Paul Bollenback
Steve Abshire
Drink Small
Hamiet Bluett
Big Joe Maher
Bob Willoughby
Joe Stanley
Keeter Betts
Clifford Jordan
Consuela Lee
Sunnyland Slim
Archie Edwards
Joe Derrane
John McGann
Séamus Connolly
Frankie Gavin
Brian McGrath
Celtic Jazz Collective
ARC Choir (featured on the Kanye West track "Jesus Walks")
The Angels
Larry Willis
Al Lee
Alan Gampel
Douglas Allenbrook
Paul Murphy
Leon Thomas
Danny Knicely
Will Lee
The Williamson Brothers
Silent Bear
Warren Smith
Andy McCloud
John Hicks
Harold Ashby
Steve Davis
Frank Foster
Patato
Patience Higgins
Fallen Angels
The Blue Rider Trio
Midnight Blue
Bad Influence
J Street Jumpers

612 516-1599

Screen name:

Guitarist Paul

Member since:

Apr 05 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Robben Ford, Danny Gatton, Alex Lifeson, Joe Pass, David Gilmour, Elliot Easton, BB King, Wes Montgomery, Clapton... too many to list.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Tele, amp, one pedal and my fingers.

MUSIC