thekingandthebear

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

I'm a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who played in a few bands and made a couple of records several years ago. I'm looking to meet some people to collaborate and write songs with and, if that goes well, record and perform. Ideally, I'd like to do something that incorporates male/female lead/backing vocals and keys/violins/trumpets/etc. into standard guitar/bass/drum arrangements, but I'm down for anything interesting and creative. Anyway, email me at jeffreycbillman(at) if you'd like to chat.

Screen name:: thekingandthebear
Member since:: Aug 29 2021; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Been listening to: Belle & Sebastian, Camera Obscura, Tom Petty, REM, Death Cab, Cake, Fiona Apple, Pedro the Lion, Stars, Japanese Breakfast, girl in red, Violent Femmes, Lilie Mae, Alvvays, John Prine (esp w/ Iris Dement).
Influenced by: This + ’80s/’90s/2000s alt/alt-pop + classic country + Britpop + Americana + a bunch of dumb pop songs.

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:: Expert
Vocalist:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Moderate
Keyboard:: Intermediate
Piano:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Acoustic/electric guitar
American Fender strat (on loan, but I can get it back if I need it)
I can buy whatever amps, pedals, mics, etc., I need, if necessary.