ABOUT
Mature professional guitarist specializing in Slide Guitar and Vocals is looking for like minded musicians of high caliber who enjoy playing the blues (Acoustic or electric styles.) Please check out my audio files.
- Screen name:
- JIM ROBERTS
- Member since:
- Mar 07 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Age:
- 71 years
Influences
Duane Allman, Ry Cooder, Mac Gayden, George Harrison, Lowell George, Dave Hole, Derek Trucks, etc.
Members Of Band
I'm open to putting something together or playing with an established band. I'm also available for blues related projects and recording work.
EQUIPMENT
Lots of pro gear to numerous to mention. This includes Resophonic, Acoustic and Electric Guitars. I also play Mandolin and Uke.
MUSIC
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KEY TO THE HIGHWAY
KEY TO THE HIGHWAY Track number: 2 Year: 2006 Album: N/A Genre: Blues
Old blues standard by Charles "Chas" Segar and William "Big Bill" Broonzy. Done by numerous artists including Little Walter, Eric Clapton, etc. I'm singing and playing the guitars. Lots of slide.
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LIKE A ROAD LEADING HOME
LIKE A ROAD LEADING HOME Track number: 3 Year: 2010 Album: N/A Genre: Blues
Great Don Nix ballad that I first heard on Albert King's "Lovejoy" album. I'm singing and playing all guitars on this track.
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BLACK SHEEP BLUES
BLACK SHEEP BLUES Track number: 1 Year: 2012 Album: N/A Genre: Blues
Original instrumental slide guitar piece played on my SG.
