SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Harmonica, Upright bass, Cello.ABOUT
I am looking for a bass player and drummer for a kickin' blues set to play out. I was born in New Orleans, and grew up in Memphis, so I have a long tradition of playing Blues, Funk, Rock, and various flavors of Soul. I consider myself an great slide player, on both electric and acoustic guitars, and I am a conscientious and collaborative rhythm player. I can hold down the vocals, but am not a stage hog if you wanna sing or know any great singers that can play the harp.
- Screen name:
- BeauRichard
- Member since:
- Jan 31 2018
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Ry Cooder, The Bar-Kays, John Lee Hooker, The Isley Brothers, RL Burnside, Billy Preston, Bo Diddley, Dr. John, Meshell Ndegeocello, Buckwheat Zydeco, Anders Osborne, Trombone Shorty, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Galactic, Tool, Leo Kottke.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
'93 National Resophonic Polychrome
'92 Taylor K9, custom Koa
'80 Fender Stratocaster, vintage
'64 Fender Telecaster w/ Fender Bigsby, Joe Barden Danny Gatton model pickups
'95 National Resolectric
An assortment of Roland amps, Fender amps, and pedals for all occasions
Cheap ass Yamaha acoustic that sounds better than all of the above
MUSIC
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138 Heartbeats Away
138 Heartbeats Away Track number: 4 Year: 2015 Album: Fallow Genre: Americana
This song came to me as I was thinking of a childhood friend whom I heard through the grapevine had passed away recently. A breeze blew through the trees as I thought of him, and I began to play this melody.
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Walkin'
Walkin' Track number: 7 Year: 2005 Album: Barefoot Brothers Genre: Americana
I recorded this tune in Japan with my band, "Barefoot Brothers". We're a trio that gets together any and every time we get to cross the pacific to be in each others company!
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Can I See You?
Can I See You? Track number: 1 Year: 2018 Album: Woo and the Clouds Genre: Acoustic
I wrote the music, and my collaborator and dear friend Jarrett Woo both penned the Male vocal lyrics, and introduced Juliet, who wrote and song the Female vocal parts.
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Genocide
Genocide Track number: 2 Year: 2015 Album: Songs Genre: Rock
Genocide features my band in Japan, Barefoot Brothers, doing our power trio thing. The song has to do with modern imperialism, and the continued systematic removal of native peoples from their lands. Contact me if you would like to be active in supporting tribes in Washington state. There are many ways to help.
