Jerry Brimhall

Description:

Screen Name:

Jerry Brimhall

Sex:

M

Age:

56

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Very Committed

Years Playing Music:

35

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to Gig:

6-7 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

Chicago, IL., NW Indiana. Bass/Rhythm
Guitar Player, If you could just imagine a musician
who grew up with the Who, Hendrix, and the Beatles and
every type of music since the sixty's. Even blues,
jazz, standards, Rock and Roll, write and read music,
television and studio experience.
Personal resume sent
if desired.

Influences:

Influences:

Music Resume
O B J E C T I V E
To enjoy playing music. Dedicated musician, I support bandmates creativity and excitement with playing music. I also have a serious side as to the promotion of the band to the public.
BACKGROUND
Mother played accordion, father played guitar, that is where they met in the 40’s playing professionally, Mom retired from playing, Dad was president of a local musicians union.
Jammed to old standards, blues and jazz with my dad and other musicians that he played out with.

W O R K H I S T O R Y

First Rock group 8th grade “ Sounds of 69”, It was winter of 1968 we formed that band. We also had a female lead singer. That was something new back in the 60's.

15 to 18 years old I performed in and jammed in different groups.

The best group I was in at that time was a band that played at the “WILD GOOSE”, hosted by Chicago, WLS Radio, DJ DEX CARD. We were the best rock group in the region . The members were from Munster and Highland (me). That was “The State of Mind Band”.

1969 Joined musicians local union

1974 to 1976 on the road with a rock group from Chicago playing rock bars, lounges, colleges, and clubs in all the Midwest states. The beginning of “Disco” killed that group.

1976 to 1981 Wedding band all types of music, The Frank DeRosa Combo, instruments were: accordion, drums, trumpet, guitar/bass; me, some times we used a sax/clarinet player.

1989 to 1992 Business Agent for local musicians union.

1991 to 1996 Started Backstage Productions, a public access television program that promotes live music. Live performances, interviews, and a variety of guests relating to the music industry. My wife and I were both volunteers at the public access television station.

I have performed at numerous charity functions and always available to play any charity function.

1984 to 1987 My wife and I owned a music store, sold all instruments and sheet music. I gave lessons and electronic repair.
Music store, sales, guitar and bass guitar lessons reopen for business.

E D U C A T I O N
Bass guitar with formal lessons at 12 years old.
Guitar lessons/jazz theory: 1976-80.
Violin 1982 one year of lessons.

Equipment List:

Gibson, G&L, Sunn

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