SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Upright bass.ABOUT
Growing up in the greater Chicagoland area, we always had a piano in the house so it was just natural that I messed around with it and learned to play by ear. Since my brother played trombone in the school band, I got the hand-me-down and played from the third grade through high school. Jazz band was a blast!
I bought my first drumset (THAT was my passion!) at 14 years old. Self-taught, I played for the concert choir group in high school, the pit band for school plays, and also in a couple of rock bands doing a few gigs. Since those days I jam with other musicians just for fun. The tunes I've uploaded here are with a number of different friends in Rochester, NY.
58; high travel job; no drugs; don't smoke; social drinker
- Screen name:
- HowEZ
- Member since:
- Apr 17 2011
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Just for Fun
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Rush, Little Big Town, Diamond Rio, The Police, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Jamie O'Neal, Bonnie Raitt, Phil Collins, Boston, Molly Hatchet, .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynryd, Kansas, Martina McBride, Alan Parsons Project, Amanda Marshall, Bad Company, Bill Withers, Carrie Underwood, Chuck Mangione, Dan Fogelberg, The Eagles, Faith Hill, Foreigner, Jo Dee Messina, The Kinleys, Maroon 5, Mason Williams, Out of the Grey, Paul McCartney, Restless Heart, Seals & Crofts, Steve Miller Band, Sting, Van Halen, ZZ Top
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Trombone:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Drums: Roland TD-30K V-Pro
Keyboard: Casio Privia
MUSIC
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Breakdown
Breakdown Track number: 8 Year: 2006 Album: J-M-H Genre: Classic Rock
Bass & Lead Vocal: Mike Lead Guitar and Backup Vocal: Jimmy Walker Drums: HowieZ
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Catch and Release / Keep Your Hands to Yourself
Catch and Release / Keep Your Hands to Yourself Track number: 4 Year: 2005 Album: Cool Cats: Just Messin' Around Live Genre: Classic Rock
Guitar: Jimmy Walker Bass/Vocals: Mike Drums: HowEZ
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Cheap Sunglasses
Cheap Sunglasses Track number: 2 Year: 2005 Album: Cool Cats: Just Messin' Around - Studio Cuts Genre: Southern Rock
Guitar: Jimmy Walker Vocals/Keyboard: T.Calvin Bass: Mike Drums: HowEZ
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Feelin' Alright
Feelin' Alright Track number: 1 Year: 2005 Album: Cool Cats: Just Messin' Around Live Genre: Classic Rock
Guitar: Jimmy Walker Bass/Vocals: Mike Keyboard: T.Calvin Drums: HowEZ
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Green Eyed Lady
Green Eyed Lady Track number: 6 Year: 2008 Album: Cool Cats: Just Messin' Around Live Genre: Classic Rock
Guitar: Jimmy Walker Keyboard: T.Calvin Drums: HowEZ Bass: Mike
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Jam Me No Lines
Jam Me No Lines Track number: 9 Year: 2005 Album: Jimmy,Mikey,Howy,Toddy Genre: Blues
Lead Guitar: Jimmy Walker Bass & Lead Vocal: Mikey Drums: HowieZ Keyboard: T.Calvin
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La Grange
La Grange Track number: 5 Year: 2005 Album: Cool Cats: Just Messin' Around Live Genre: Classic Rock
Guitar: Jimmy Walker Vocals/Keyboard: T.Calvin Drums: HowEZ Bass: Mike
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Spanish Lullaby-looza
Spanish Lullaby-looza Track number: 3 Year: 2005 Album: Cool Cats: Just Messin' Around - Studio Cuts Genre: Other
Guitar: Jimmy Walker Vocal/Keyboard: T.Calvin Bass: Mike Drums: HowEZ
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Two Tickets to Paradise
Two Tickets to Paradise Track number: 7 Year: 2006 Album: J-M-H Genre: Classic Rock
Bass & Lead Vocal: Mike Lead Guitar & Backup Vocal: Jimmy Walker Drums: HowieZ