SEEKING
Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Cello, Dobro, Fiddle, Flute, Harp, Mandolin, Saxophone, Trombone, Violin.ABOUT
I put a folk rock or old time spin on a lot of pop songs & practice while car camping when ever possible. I've composed extended contrapuntal pieces & played piano for years for churches in Anaheim, Long Beach & elsewhere in SoCal.
- Screen name:
- Studio Blue
- Member since:
- Oct 10 2009
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I'm motivated by most of the 60's icons, but while driving, I listen to songs by the Derailleurs, Tractors, Emmylou Harris, Folk & Bluegrass collections & many, many folk & bluegrass jam sessions stuff like that. Still like folk-rock & gospel.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Advanced
- Banjo:
- Moderate
- Mandolin:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I have several acoustic guitars, a banjo, a mandolin, a bass guitar w/ a small amp, an electric guitar, a lap steel (due for repair), a range of harmonicas & a kazoo.