"Victorious KayBirds" by Karrots with a Kay, LLC + Band in Columbus, OH

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NOTE - Most of the .mp3 songs on this site are NOT the V-KayBirds band. (VKB). Some live recordings are included.
Videos ARE VKB band
Play with: Victorious KayBirds Band - local to 43215 area
SOUL / Blues / Rock / NOLA / Jazz / Old R&B / Funk
Old Pop , Lounge / Torchy, Vampy, and requests

Now Seeking Experienced, Available, Dedicated Experts:
Substitute Drummer - Energetic, fast learner that fits into mission of band. Comfortable performing and practice at home before rehearsal. Back up singing capabilities a plus.

PREFER musicians who can help with back up vox / carry a tune,
Play with: Victorious KayBirds Band - local to 43215 area.
Guaranteed pay amount per gig regardless of Venue's pay.
Work well with others, be proficient, and Accompanying the Lead vocalist and / or back up.
Musicians need to be rehearsed, prepared, and competent to be able to improvise.
A deep, vast repertoire is a valued advantage and thus worth more $ to me.
Mixed genre, eclectic set lists- depends on Venue.
Audience pleasers and adaptable / flexible / creative/ Alert/ Able to gig, and have time to gig. Band members must: be Audience Aware, Genre Mix-ability, be Equality Minded, Demeanor to work well with variety of humans in a variety of settings.
AVAILABLE - not over-booked.
No slots for: Xenophobes, Misogynists, Druggies, Alcoholics, Zealots, Supremacists, Haters, etc.
Also be Available & Responsive. Own / use a Smart -Phone or have access to e-communication technology.
(Be reachable, and responsive, communicative, reliable.)
Contribute to the Promotion of the band via Likes and Shares.
"Practice" at home and come ready to PLAY at group Rehearsals....expect other musicians to do the same.
If you like, and can play, or know, or learn at least 12 of these top 50 songs, then please contact me.
Hear the YouTube Song list at:
Victorious KayBirds - a Set List 2018 Public 43215
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAYPnsbEoa4mEc_z7QjawOioOlQVO2ZeT

NOTE- - I, as vocalist ONLY, am also separately available as your ad hoc / when needed / substitute singer. (Because often your 3 hours of Jazz Fusion instrumental needs some vocals!)
Yep, I do Sound better "Live" than my basement recordings. :)
When you need a Vocalist to spice up your "instruments-only" gigs? Share your playlist & See what we both know. The 'Gal singer' in front of a Blues or a Big Band or a 3-P jazz band or Cover band / Rock, or Soul, Grt..Am. Songbook, Jazz Standards, Women Blues, Vampy, Sultry, & Torchy songs.
I'm In it for the fun / Joy, not your profits.

Available for Charity events also. For my CD or a mp3's or Calendar or Current link to sample JAZZ / Standards play-list email or contact me.

Are you Interested in joining "Victorious KayBirds" Main band or Shadow Band (Subs) ?
To reach try: karlakay1006 via my gmail with an Indicative Subject heading that I won't miss. OR Message me on FB.

NOTE - Most of the .mp3 songs on this site are NOT the V-KayBirds band.
(VKB) Though there are a couple LIVE VKB recordings. Otherwise, they are Karla's solos, only. Nor are they representative of the playlist. See YouTube site for those songs.

Screen name:

BlueRockJazzGAL

Member since:

Oct 29 2011

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

1

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Influences

[My personal 3 piece band songs list is Available upon request and See example / sample lists in my Photos Section }

Bands / Singers :
Strong / Soulful / Powerful / Sassy Female Vocalists:
Fun / Old School / Funky / Soul & R&B Bands;
Lively / Historic Blues - Rocking Bands;
Samples, non inclusive, below:
Etta James, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Candye Kane
Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, Santana, Stevie Wonder,
Charmaine Neville, Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper,
Joe Cocker, Bill Withers, Cassandra Wilson, Tedeschi, SRV,
Irma Thomas, Marva Wright, Charmaine Neville
Jackie Wilson, Lisa Stansfield, Barry White,
Nina Simone, Julie London, Stephen Stills, Solomon Burke,
Rod Stewart, Quincy Jones , Willie Nelson , Elvis,
Dianne Reeves, Beatles Eva Cassidy, P.J. Harvey,
Ray Charles, k.d. Lang , Roy Orbison, Dr. John,
Harry Connick Jr., Aretha Franklin, Luther Van Dross,
Aaron Neville, Joe Tex , Johnnie. Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald
Johnny Nash, Lena Horne, Earth Wind Fire, Anni Lennox, Catherine Russell, Rare Earth, Simply Red, Melanie Safka, Queen Latifah, Bill Withers, Jackie Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Rita Chiarelli , Billy Paul, etc.

NOTE - Audio songs on this site are NOT the V-KayBirds band. They are Karla's solos, only. Nor are they representative of the playlist. See YouTube site for those songs.

Members Of Band

May vary by gig / requests.
Lead; Pat Painter, Bass;Dan DeSantis
Rhythm or Keys; Varies
Sax;, Varies
Drums; Roger Spencer
Vox, Karla Kay,
Keys - On Call - Victor Floyd,
Additional on-call / retainer / Backup Musician, to cover scheduling conflicts and provide best client service.
From 4 - 7 pieces. Whatever is needed.

NOTE - Most audio songs on this site are NOT the V-KayBirds band. Except a few LIVE VKB songs.
They are Karla's solos. Nor are they representative of the playlist. See YouTube site for those songs.
" Victorious KayBirds - a Set List 2018 Public 43215 "

EQUIPMENT

All equipment will be combined, available. Rehearsal Spaces,
Will provide for any needed 'road' equipment.
Able to subsidize / guarantee minimum nightly fees, if you are a accompanist musician that is worth it!
I'm in it for the JOY - not the money.
But you can be 'in it' for both. :)
FYI- 'Practice' means At home.
Rehearsal usually one night a week together as Band, pre-practiced. Less often after Jan 2019
No time or room for: Xenophobes, Misogynists, Druggies, Alcoholics, Zealots, Supremacists, Nationalists, Haters, etc.
Be Old enough to know the music and young enough to get on board with the promotion technology.
NOTE - Most of the .mp3 songs on this site are NOT the V-KayBirds band. They mainly are Karla's solos, only. Though there are some LIVE VKBs here. ( Nor are they representative of the playlist.) See YouTube site for sample playlist songs. "Victorious KayBirds - a Set List 2018 Public 43215
Videos ARE the VKBirds band.

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