Benjamin Bochenek + Musician in Phoenix, AZ

SEEKING

ABOUT

****COMMITTED BAND INQUIRIES ONLY****
Covers then eventually integrating Originals. Get the audience with great Covers and they are dying to hear your original music. Simple.
Music played with the listener in mind, dynamic sounding/feeling song choices. We can keep the crowd dancing.. that part is easy, actually.

However, everything in a setlist doesn't have to be a dance song. Highly entertaining, yes. All rests on achieving the best energy for the song and audience we are Paying Tribute to.
A quality rhythm section is an absolute must.
Good singers are rare and I can offer that with Phenomenal Rhythm guitar and lead guitar, too. We also have 2 Female Backup Singers that are able to take lead vocals on some songs.
Of course we want to be in an active band playing gigs on a regular basis.
Please, Let's not put the cart before the horse. It would be far better to start without compromising the music to get out and play as fast as possible. That's no longer fun for me. My ability has grown beyond that place.
I have a practice space available in N Phoenix.

Ideal band mate traits include a sense of Vision, commitment to the right fit, good natural sense of Rhythm and the ability to count if need be. A sufficient memory, readable note taking helps.
Great bands get it done and are Rare.
For those people that find it fun to be in a band that works to become so...(good luck, right?!?)

Covid awareness is important. We are experiencing a pandemic.

I am the owner and teach piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums, mandolin and ukulele at Amazing Mobile Music Instruction.

..Whoopy Doo!

Screen name:

Benjamin Bochenek

Member since:

Mar 29 2021

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, to Paul Simon, Black Keys, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, Rush, Van Morrison, CCR, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Tom Petty, Early Metallica (only), Vance Joy, Blue Oyster Cult, ZZ Top, Van Halen, Radiohead, The Trashmen, Billy Joel, Adele, Johnny Cash

ANYONE GOOD

Instrument experience:

Background Singer:

Expert

Mandolin:

Expert

Ukulele:

Expert

Vocalist:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Drums:

Expert

Keyboard:

Expert

Piano:

Expert

Other Percussion:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Fender Deville 4x10 w/Line 6 XT Live. Carvin Custom Guitar, Fender 12-string, Martin Acoustic. Tama Rockstar Elite, Ibanez Bass. Vegas is what I record with through a Carvin 24SL. 1 SM58 1 SM57. a Set of Cads for drum mics. Rode NT2 and Audio Technica condensors, D112 Kick mic, ect, ect
Skills that come in handy..
Assistant Engineering Degree from (L.A.R.W.)
Many Years of Live Sound Reinforcement.
Live Performance, leading/starting bands, joining bands, playing out in many different situations.
Realworld experience.

MUSIC