muzicman52

SEEKING

Band to Join, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.

ABOUT

Don't let the grey hair fool ya', age is just a number! No number can overtake the spirit and love of playing music.

I am an ol' school guitarist originally from Northern California. I started playing guitar in '65 and started playing night clubs in '68. My personal preference is smooth jazz, but I PLAY Funk, R&B and Blues. I can also play rock, can play with a little country flavor and play gospel. YES, GOSPEL. My early influence was the Memphis STAX sound and got into Wes Montgomery and Howard Roberts around the same time. I was later greatly influenced by Eric Gale, Larry Carlton and Lee Ritenour.

After being in Atlanta 17 years, I found myself looking for an established group to play with. Gigs have been few and far between. I was looking to join an ESTABLISHED band, not start one from the ground up. I'm at the point of my life where I no longer try to make my dreams a reality, I now try to make my reality a dream. I was leader of groups and carried the task of being their road manager and had the task of setting up and running sound & lights from the stage. I've worked with booking agents, club owners, beverage managers, casino managers, pit bosses and other band managers as well. I have been around the block... BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!

I started playing, professionally, in clubs on the `chittlin' circuit' back in 1968. I have worked with and shared the stage with many big name performers. I've paid my dues playing 5/6 nights a week playing in Top 40 bands up and down the West Coast and playing the Silver Circuit(Las Vegas/Reno/Sparks/Laughlin/Elko/Fallon). I just love to play, it never goes away.

I am also a solo guitarist providing background music for private events when my schedule permits. I have provided music for numerous public events, corporate cocktail hours, wine/cocktail events and private parties in the Northern California wine country. I have had the honor of playing events at elite Atlanta hotels, local colleges and art galleries. I am available to provide music for any upcoming event(s) that your organization might be planning.

Please feel free to contact me for more information, [email protected]

Screen name:: muzicman52
Member since:: Jul 25 2009; Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 55
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week

Influences

Funk influences: James Brown, Dyke & The Blazers, Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, The Meters, Funkadelic/Parliament, Tower of Power, Earth, Wind & Fire, etc.

R&B/Blues influences: Otis Redding, Booker T & the MG's, The Mar-keys, Wilson Pickett, Joe Tex, B.B. King, Albert King, Little Milton, Johnny Taylor, Little Johnny Taylor, Bobby `Blue' Bland, THE Eric Gale and others.

Rock influences: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, YES, Grand Funk Railroad, The James Gang(Joe Walsh), Crosby, Stills & Nash, Poco, Toto, The Eagles and more.

I currently listen to: Bob James, Jonathan Butler, Fourplay, Brian Culbertson, Mark Stephens, Brian Bromberg, Brian Simpson, Oli Silk, Jeff Lorber, George Duke, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Dwight Sills, Peter White, Norman Brown, Rohn Lawrence, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Paul Brown, Chris Standerling and others.

I have worked for and played behind: Etta James, T-Bone Walker, Lowell Fulson, Jimmy Witherspoon, The Whispers, J.J. Jackson, Roger Collins, The Ballads, Jesse James, Vernon Garrett and more.

I have toured and shared the stage with: The Delfonics, The Isley Brothers, The Chambers Brothers, The Stylistics, Johnny Taylor, Billy Paul, Hot Chocolate(Larry Graham), El Chicano, Harry James & His Orchestra, Bob Crosby & the Bob Cats, Willy & Lester, Sonny Turner(The Platters) and more.

I am currently working with Dexter Tolson & Friends and the Jody Mayfield Experience. Since being in Atlanta, I've worked with Rod Kelley & Groove Park, Regina Troupe, Gary Harris, Madoca & Company, Karen Greene, Infinity Show Band, The League of Decency, The Contagious Band, Satin Finish, The Excite Party Band, Marsha Dupree & The Sweet Soul Masters, Victor Choates & Company and Hit City Band(feat. Felicia Franklin).

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert
Electronic Music:: Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Electric Guitars:
-1968 Fender Telecaster(mod/SD-Phat Cat(n) | SD-Hot Rails(b)
-1975 Gibson ES-335
-1981 Gibson ES-347(This is my BABY)
-1992 Charvel CX-592
-1999 Fender American Standard Stratocaster(mod/SD-Hot Rails(n+m+b)
*w/neck always on switch(7 tones)
-2005 Ibanez AG-75
-2006 Schecter C1 E/A
-2013 D'Angelico Excel EXL-1
-2016 Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor II Pro(It's a BEAUTY!)
-2018 D'Angelico Premier Series DC Boardwalk
-2020 Gretsch G5220 Electromatic BT Jet
-2020 Epiphone Casino VS
-2021 Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster
-2022 Ibanez ArtStar AS-113 BS
-2023 Epiphone Sheraton II Pro VS

Acoustic Guitars:
-1976 Ovation Balladeer(mod/Barcus-Berry HOT DOTS)
-2004 Yamaha APX-5NA

Amps:
-1968 Fender Twin Reverb Silverface w/original JBL D120's
-1974 MusicMan 212-65 w/original JBL D120's
-2008 Fender Blues Deluxe Re-issue w/tube/speaker upgrades
plus Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 112 Extension Cabinet(Tweed)
-2016 Fender Blues Junior III w/tube/speaker upgrades
plus Fender Super Champ SC112 Extension Cabinet
-2022 BOSS Nextone Artist
-2023 Quilter Aviator Mach 3
-2023 Fender Mustang LT40S

Effects:
- ZOOM G5n(x2) - This is my MAIN pedal, covers it all.
- BOSS ME-80(x2) - This also covers it all.
- BOSS ME-50
- ZOOM 3030
- ZOOM 3000
- AVID Eleven Rack w/Pro Tools