SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Piano.ABOUT
I've been playing the violin since 2nd grade. I grew up studying classical music and studied privately for 7 years earning awards of excellence in solo competitions. I can read and write music and also play by ear; allowing me to sit in and blend with any type of genre. I'm able to transpose other instrumental parts, such as lead guitar, sax, keys, etc., to that of the violin for bands shying away from certain songs because of the lack of a particular instrument. Also sing background, lead and harmony. Easy going with zero drama..just love playing music. I'm available for sit-ins, sessions, studio, solo performances and am quite flexible with my time.
- Screen name:
- Michael Ballin
- Member since:
- Mar 28 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
BB King, Beatles, Stones, Marshall Tucker, Allmans, Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, Little Feat, The Who, Warren Haynes, Billy Joel, Ben E. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrisson, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Dylan, Orbison, The Band, Doors..Pretty much all over the place. I've quite a varied taste and blessed with an ear that allows me to fold in with most.
Instrument experience:
- Violin:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Fiddle:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Soprano:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
80 yr old fully restored violin w Fishman Pro-V20-0V1 pickup, Fishman Loudbox Artist amp, Fishman TONEDEQ (AFX/PRE-EQ-DI). Sennheiser e935 microphone.
