SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Hi, I'm Bri! I'm a graduate of North Central College with a BA in Music (Emphasis in Composition and Percussion). I absolutely love music, every single aspect of it. I want and love to make music a part of everybody's lives who want and need it. I want to help you with your musical needs. I have been playing percussion for 17 years, singing for 23, and playing piano for 19 years. I record vocals often for different artists hooks, jingles, and entire songs (covers and originals). I also sang backing vocals and aux. percussion for the Chicago based band, Oblio and Arrow. Since my move to Los Angeles, I still help out with musical arrangements, and backing vocals as well. I teach voice, percussion/drum, and piano lessons in the Hollywood area, as well as online. I have been a part of various choirs (concert, gospel, jazz), bands (concert, symphonic, percussion ensembles, marching, drumline, rock) all within the 22 years I've been in music.
Again, I love music, and it is my passion. I love to perform, and I love to bring music into any and everybody's lives.
- Screen name:
- Bri_Simmons90
- Member since:
- Jul 06 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Esperanza Spalding, Michael Jackson, Tchaikovsky, Bruno Mars, Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Adele, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, The Beach Boys, Etta James, Jason Mraz, Smokey Robinson, Sia, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra, Pat Benetar, Blondie, Dean Martin, Heart, Allen Stone, Frankie Lymon, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles Earth, Wind & Fire, Simon and Garfunkel, Chaka Khan, The Carpenters, Danny Elfman, Fun., Gorillaz, Guns N' Roses, Tina Turner, Jessie J, Justin Timberlake, Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Melody Gardot, Otis Redding, Paul Simon, The Pretenders, Prince, Queen
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Soprano:
- Expert
- Drums:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Blu Snowball USB Mic, Snare Drum, Midi Keyboard, Keyboard, Egg Shaker, Ableton Live, Finale, Sibelius
MUSIC
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Music & Me - Michael Jackson Cover
Music & Me - Michael Jackson Cover Genre: Other
This was a quick 1 minute cover I arranged, produced, and sang for a group video
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Sample of Vocals (Video)
Sample of Vocals (Video)BMMZia0xCsE
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Your Early Morning Resolve - Oblio and Arrow (Video)
Your Early Morning Resolve - Oblio and Arrow (Video)rRtownOtB6I
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Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones Cover by Oblio and Arrow (Video)
Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones Cover by Oblio and Arrow (Video)lvcTD3uHuI4
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All I Ask - Adele (Cover by Bri Simmons) (Video)
All I Ask - Adele (Cover by Bri Simmons) (Video)9bKdc8lnPBk