SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Been playing Baritone uke for 52 years, and Electric Bass for 2 years. Keyboards for 30 years. My singing is kind of marginal, especially when playing the bass.
Looking for people who just want to sit around and play and maybe go to occasional open mics. Church groups and retirement homes are great venues, as well. I make my money through other means, and play music as a gift.
Looking for a vocalists and lead instruments. My job, as a bassist, is to sit in the back and make you sound amazing!
I've included in this profile some songs I've recorded with youtubes a year ago when learning, and several recent ones. I left the mistakes in so that you can see how I recover when things don't always go as planned : )
Recently, I've been taking lessons from Luke McIntosh in Australia. He's fantastic! I'll be revising these songs soon since his lessons have changed my sound. Great instructor!
- Screen name:
- BillCaruso
- Member since:
- Feb 15 2022
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Beatles, Elton John, Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Astrid Gilberto (Bossa nova), Statler Brothers, Yardbirds, Peter Paul & Mary, Bob Dillon, Mamas & Papas, Elvis Presley, Beach Boys, Randy Newman, Huey Lewis, JS Bach, Byrds, Paul Whiteman, Scott Joplin, Spike Jones, Red Clay Ramblers, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Pee Wee Hunt, Boston Pops, Leonard Bernstein, Movie themes.
Instrument experience:
- Ukulele:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Baritone Uke, Electric Bass, Microphones, Fender amp,
I am also an electrical/mechanical engineer, so I can fix almost anything that might be broken, including electronics and instruments.
MUSIC
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Bachata Mami
Bachata Mami
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Besame Mucho Burcin
Besame Mucho Burcin
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GroovinMedleyRascals
GroovinMedleyRascals
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Country Road John Denver
Country Road John Denver
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Its Too Late
Its Too Late
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These Boots Are Made For Walking Nancy Sinatra
These Boots Are Made For Walking Nancy Sinatra
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Killing Me Softly Roberta Flack
Killing Me Softly Roberta Flack
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WouldntItBeNiceBeachBoy
WouldntItBeNiceBeachBoy
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Tu Fuo Lamericaco Final
Tu Fuo Lamericaco Final
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PorUnaCabezaLolaAstanova
PorUnaCabezaLolaAstanova
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ManhaDeCarnivalAnnaSalleh
ManhaDeCarnivalAnnaSalleh
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IWillSurviveGloriaGaynor
IWillSurviveGloriaGaynor
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HelpBeatles
HelpBeatles
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FlyMeToTheMoonFrankSinatra
FlyMeToTheMoonFrankSinatra
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CrazyPatsyCline
CrazyPatsyCline
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BrownSugarRollingStonesFinal
BrownSugarRollingStonesFinal
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BeNotAfraidJohnMichaelTalbot
BeNotAfraidJohnMichaelTalbot
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BedOfRosesStatlerBrothers
BedOfRosesStatlerBrothers
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AllOfMeBillieHoliday
AllOfMeBillieHoliday
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Tu Vuo Fa LAmericano
Tu Vuo Fa LAmericano
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Tears in Heaven
Tears in Heaven
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Scotch and Soda
Scotch and Soda
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Stardust - Willie Nelson
Stardust - Willie Nelson
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Brown Eyed Girl
Brown Eyed Girl
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Dooley
Dooley
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Por Una Cabeza
Por Una Cabeza