Virtuoso59 + Musician in Ypsilanti, MI

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am a very versatile musician, not only in ability to play multiple instruments, but also, in my styles and genres of music. Although I have spent many years perforning in the Americana Pop, folk, country, and light classic rock and blues, I'd like to find some mature guys interested in developing a cover band performing classic acoustic rock of the 50's and 60's. Looking for musicians within about a half-hour radius of Canton, MI.
. Am seeking an acoustic guitarist with a good strong voice who can sing lead or improvise harmony, who can also play a good lead guitar for instrumental breaks in our songs. Also, would like an experienced drummer familiar with the era songs. Need a keyboardist/vocalist for harmonies, and a bass guitar player. If 3 of the 4 musicians noted above can sing lead and harmonies, that would be ideal! Also, am seeking someone who can back my current venues with light percussion instruments; bongos, guava blocks, tambourines, shakers, etc. Need not have a voice, but harmony vocal backup preferred.

Screen name:

Virtuoso59

Member since:

Feb 18 2013

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

In the--CLASSIC POP/ROCK- Neil Diamond, Beatles, 3 Dog Night, Eagles, Bread, America, Bob Seger, Everly Bros., 60's various pop artists, Elvis, Drifters, Linda Rhonstadt, , Guess Who, Roy Orbison, .SOME OLDIES--Del Shannon, Sam Cooke, Ben E. King, Little Anthony, FOLK-.Gordon Lightfoot,Jimmy Buffet, Jim Croce, Peter, Paul & Mary, James Taylor, and.more . BLUES--songs like 'Summertime', "Hit the Road Jack, Deep River Blues, Big Midnight Special,,etc. COUNTRY--some Merle Haggard, Don Gibson, George Jones, Alabama, Brooks and Dunn, Alan Jackson, Hank Williams, Holly Dunn, Judds, and many others of the era.,

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Vocalist - Alto:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Moderate

Banjo:

Moderate

Piano:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Fender Acoustisonic 30 watt acoustic FX amplifier-2 channel, Fender bass amp, Stewart/McDonald 5 string banjo, 1978, 2004 Rainsong DR1000-XL graphite/pearl 6 string electric/acoustic dreadnought guitar. Jay Terser Les Paul solid body copy 6 string electric guitar, hand percussion kit,......Yamaha 76 key YPG235 electronic piano/synthesizer., 1973 Harmony. Sovereign Dreadnaught sprucetop acoustic 6 string guitar, seasoned wood!......Need a new PA head and speakers......perhaps you have??

MUSIC