tom507481
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ABOUT

Current Status:
I moved to Leesburg, Fl after retiring from 35 years teaching public school music...this is now my permanent residence

I am currently performing with the Guys In the Skys Band based out of The Villages area.

Musical Experience:
I am a retired public high school music teacher (35 years)
I taught Choral, Piano, Electronic Music and Musical Theater.
I am 73 years young and have experience playing multi-keyboards on all types of gigs from show groups to doing a MIDI single. I have downsized my keyboards from the once 5 keyboards (70's & 80's) to the 3 that I am using now.

Vocals:
I am very vocal oriented and sing lead and backup harmonies

Keyboards:
I am competent at covering horn parts, such as Chicago ("Make Me Smile"-"Beginnings") - Ides of March ("Vehicle") and string parts for groups like ELOI I'm not a great improvisor but can learn "just about" any keyboard part needed for a song. Also, I am NOT Rick Wakeman or Keith Emerson and don't pretend to be, ever! I am more of a Classic Rock keyboardist of groups like Asia, Santana, Foreigner, Eagles, etc. I prefer working in a group where keyboards are treated as an "integral part of the bands sound" and not just an afterthought for fills! I prefer working in a 4 piece group or 5 with 2 guitar players...or a lead vocalist / front person (M or FM) as long as they can entertain!

Personal Preferences and Lifestyle:
I'm married (33 years) to a very musician supporting wife.
I do not smoke, drink or whatever, and will tolerate those who do only to the extent that it does not affect their performance or the performance of the group. I am in good health and I am willing to travel reasonable distances from my home in Leesburg, Lake County, FL to rehearse. Out of town and overnight gigs are not a problem. In those cases, the location of the gig, as far as reasonable distance to travel vs. $$$, is not a problem. I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara to carry my equipment...no trailers for me, as I have had some bad experiences towing a trailer! I am looking to gig 2 maybe 3 gigs a month, preferably parties, local concerts, corporate functions, etc.. My set-up time is about 1 hour depending on access to the set-up area of the venue.

Contact:
(text or phone) (352) 476-2652
(email) midiman88

Screen name:
tom507481
Member since:
Dec 25 2012
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
55
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week

Influences

60's-70's-80's bands! Beatles as a group and individuals. McCartney, Lennon, Harrison, ok and Ringo too...he has some nice tunes! Billy Joel, ELO, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, CSNY, Eagles, James Gang, Spirit/JoJo Gunne, Asia, Styx, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Supertramp, Santana, Huey Lewis, Beach Boys, Bon Jovi, .38 Special, Night Ranger, Steely Dan, Foreigner, Rascals, Genesis/Phil Collins, Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, 3 Dog Night, The Who, Steve Winwood, you get the idea!

I also relate to current groups like Train, Maroon 5, Coldplay, etc...any current bands which use keyboards as an "integral part of their sound"!

I am willing to learn, play and sing just about anything (except hip-hop or rap)! I am a quick learner and have the time (I'm retired remember) to dedicate to learning the music quickly and accurately!

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Expert
Vocalist - Baritone:
Expert
Vocalist - Tenor:
Expert
Keyboard:
Expert
Piano:
Expert
Background Singer:
Expert

EQUIPMENT

Keyboards (3):
Yamaha MX88 as my main piano / synth
Yamaha MX61 as my 2nd keyboard / synth
iKeys 61 MIDI controller dedicated to a B3 clone module for performance.

Keyboard Sound System:
(1) Behringer Xenyx 1002B mixer
(2) SA Bi-Amped Powered Speakers w/12" & horn
(1) SA powered 15" sub
(1) Behringer powered F1220D Vocal Monitor

Mics: Shure Beta 58 and TC Helicon Voicetone E1

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