SEEKING
Band to Join, Lead Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica, Mandolin, Fiddle, Steel guitar, Accordion.ABOUT
Grew up in S.E New Mexico. Started playing South West Texas in early teens mostly western swing. Also in a teen rock band. Went into music full time at age 18.Working mostly sit down club gigs.From there to working road gigs with different bands some well known some not. Came to MN in 1972 got married worked sit down gigs until 1976. Left music then and worked in law enforcement for 25 years Retired now and want to get reestablished in the music business.
- Screen name:
- billycnorton
- Member since:
- Apr 26 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Roy Orbison,( I grew up with him). Bob Wills ,Asleep at the wheel, Ray Price, Merle Haggard, Pete Fountain, Howling Wolf, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, Ella Fitzgerald.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
1964 Fender Jazz Bass, Rogue 5 string bass, bass violin, Fender Bassman 100 amp, ampeg porta flex bass amp
