LowEnd27 + Musician in Coventry, CT

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ABOUT

FYI: if you are into the material of Jorma Kaukonen (acoustic and/or electric) and have been looking to play some Hot *!!* Tuna - your search is over. I have gigged in a Hot Tuna specialty in the past, and worked with both Jack and Jorma at the Fur Peace Ranch. I welcome the opportunity to connect with musicians who love to play this stuff as it is becoming increasingly rare. Do not let this awesome material fade away- contact me. In the posted pictures you will see me performing for Jorma (Jack was out of frame). Two thumbs up from the boys!

I am always open to informal jams and focused sessions. Electric and Acoustic. While it was the sound of Paul McCartney that originally caught my young ear, my style became heavily influenced by Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna/SVT) and Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), giving me an emphasis on drive and tone in freeform and structured formats, and a spectrum ranging from acoustic blues, country, bluegrass and folk to full blown electric psychedelia, grunge, and jazz fusion. I welcome playing opportunities and believe it is important to play with new people often; you never know where the chemistry will be found.

In an acoustic format I also offer Tenor Guitar and regular guitar.

I am currently involved in two main projects (plus related side projects) playing an eclectic blend of blues, Dead, Dylan, Stones, Pink Floyd, originals and more. However, due to ever shifting circumstances I am open to opportunities and possibilities.

One previously advancing project, named FFT (Freedom from Tyranny), is centered around very well received original material in the Pink Floyd genre with elements of Blues. A very diverse sonic palette. It has been observed that FFT originals blend the tone of Pink Floyd with aspects of Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead, making for an an exciting mix. FFT practices and records in our studio in Willimantic, CT. Unfortunately, FFT has paused due to a shift in supporting players. This has created opportunity for keyboard, female vocalist/background vocalist, and rhythm guitar.
FFT released the original album, "Freedom for One", available on iTunes and Spotify. The recordings posted here are live, unmixed and a bit old, but provide the raw feel of the music. In a concert setting FFT is a multi-media event in the psychedelic/Pink Floyd tradition, as shown in the posted pictures.

A second project (Morphus/Willi-Jam) is a less formal gathering in the same Willimantic, CT location. It is common for there to be guest players (vocalists, drums & percussion, guitars, harmonica, saxophone, keyboards, violin, etc). This is where I experience growth from different players and the exploration of unfamiliar material, including extensive improvisation. Morphus is the studio "house band" and is often called upon to back live performances of our regular guests (and guests often sit in on the occasional Morphus gigs). An extremely supportive culture. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in participating in our studio jams; we've met many fine folks and players this way, and most return again and again. For the curious: the origin of "Morphus" is that the band tends to "morph" from one song to the next Grateful Dead style. So, "Morph-Us". We call the transitions "morphs".

There is opportunity for a female vocalist / background singer, with both FFT and Morphus. And again, FFT has opportunities for rhythm guitar and keyboard (vocal a plus).Contact me for details and come on down to the studio!

Therefore, feel free to contact me about my in house opportunities or the possibilities at your place. Full blown electric or light acoustic, i particularly enjoy developing originals.

Willimantic Studio Schedule (typical):
Saturdays 7:30PM - 11:00PM: Willi-Jam with Morphus (Dead/Dylan/Stones/Blues/Southern/Americana-Classic Rock)
In warm/fine weather this session may move to our outdoor farm venue- Saturdays 1PM - 5PM. Always a good time.

Sundays 1:30PM - 4:00PM: FFT (Originals, Pink Floyd...)

Direct Contact for inquiries, Willi-Jam availability and location address: htuna27 at g mail

Screen name:

LowEnd27

Member since:

Sep 28 2009

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

For the music: Hot Tuna (Jefferson Airplane)....Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Eric Clapton, U2, Who, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Wilco, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Decemberists, Gillian Welch and classic blues from Chicago to Delta and out to Texas including the likes of Charley Patton, Son House, Rev Gary Davis, Robert Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Roy Book Binder, BB King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and SRV. And most deeply by Miles Davis, who pretty much sums up everything there ever was and since. For the players themselves: Jack Casady, Phil Lesh, Paul McCartney, Pino Palladino, John Entwistle, John Kahn, Duck Dunn, T-Bone Wolk, Guy Pratt, Jeff Ament, John Patitucci, Jaco ..and so on....A very broad influence that is forever ongoing, but I am a lifelong student of the Casady (literally, one of Jack's students) and Lesh sound.... to use a pick or not to pick, that is the question.

Currently listening to (in no particular order):
Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Evanescence, David Bowie, Blondie, Wilco, Jason Isbell, Chris Smither, Shelby Lynne, Sunny War, Lightnin' Hopkins, 'Libba' Cotten, Aoife O'Donovan, Nickel Creek, Julian Lage, Chris Eldridge, Billy Strings, Conor Oberst, John Prine, The Lone Bellow, Boubacar Badian Diabate, Frantz Casseus, Joao Luiz, Bola Sete, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Chick Corea, Al Di Meola, John Abercrombie, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Sara Evans and Dwight Yoakam (that's right, quite a mixture). And, of course, a whole lot of FFT (great stuff!), Pink Floyd/Gilmour/Waters, Tuna/Kaukonen, and Miles. I listen to a lot of different genres. A lot. Just about everything but the thinnest of pop and offensive rap (there is little or no actual music there anyway). However, to be honest, I am hearing a lot of new stuff that just does not pull me in. It seems that many current artists are rarely inspired. But sometimes...

EQUIPMENT

Bass Gear:
1973 Fender Precision Bass (extensive mods)
2001 Epiphone Casady Bass
2013 Guild Starfire Bass
2015 Kubica/Squire Jaguar Bass (custom short scale)
2017 Guild B-140E Acoustic Bass
2019 Yamaha BB735A (5 String)
Rack System: Ampeg SVP-Pro/Lexicon MX200/Crown XLS1500/Korg DTR-2
Aguilar GS210; GS115
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 550, NEO 112-II or 212-II, NEO 115-III (current road rig)
Gallien-Krueger MB115
MusicMan HD130, 115RH
Various preamps and effects
Guitar Gear:
2008 Yamaha Acoustic FG730S w/Fishman RP102HB
2021 Guild Acoustic D-140 w/ LR Baggs Session VTC
2011 Blueridge Acoustic Tenor Guitar BR-60T
2023 PRS 24-08se Electric
Fender Blues Jr Tweed

Mobile Recording: Tascam DR40 w/matched Rode mics
Stage Lighting
The projects have PA for moderate venues (Mackie, EV, Yamaha, Behringer, Crown, various signal processors, high quality mics, etc.) including 22 ch board

I am a bit of a gear geek so feel free to contact me in regards to my own or other stuff.

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