ABOUT
I enjoy many different Genre's of music with a number of years of live performance. have 40 years as a Lead - Singer (Vocalist-General) And have played in many Bands 5 & 6 piece. As well as Duo's & Trio's. Back in the day I performed with Tony Orlando (Tony O) before he was with Dawn, Also Eric B & the Animals & Buffalo Springfield. Traveled the Northwest on the Holiday Inn Circuit. Played Oregon, Idaho, Washington State. Moved to SO.California and played Regularly for years. 5 nights a week. Started getting gigs in Las Vegas, NV Singing in the Casino's. In the last few years I periodically (Spring & Summer) Have been working for Barry Manilow as one of his three Back-Up singers for his show at the Las Vegas Hilton. Also did Menopause (the Musical) Also at the Hilton Las Vegas. I will be returning for 1 more 10 night performance October 12th Through October 22nd. I have been working off and on here in New Mexico Alamogordo,Las Cruces, T R C, Roswell, Hobbs, Albuquerque, Ruidoso. For the past 19 years my Home Town has been Alamogordo. I have worked with "Dubble Vizzion" Band. "Crossbow" (Still Kickin' it out there). And Blues Man + 4 Featuring Cat Ross the Blues Lady. That's who most musicians here locally know me as. TNT (Traveling In Time) Band rocked out Alamogordo With Classic Rock Songs from yesterday And Oldies & Blues Keepin' Folks on the dance floor was what it was all about! And still is. I am looking to play again closer to home. I am a versatile experienced singer Other - Percussions player and have a wide repertoire of music I can perform. currently, I am forming a 5 piece live band and am looking to start playing out in November of this year! I have one more gig to play the 21st of July at the Moose Legion Convention( here in Alamogordo this year) Due to Work obligations my music partner is not able to continue on with our Duo "Night Train" Bless his heart. and best wishes to him. It's Just that way! I have got a fill in partner for this gig "Cowboy"Guidry. Then it's back to the drawing board once again To form the 5 piece group starting next week. "Night Train" won't be forgotten. she was good while it lasted. only 8 months.
- Screen name:
- Cat Style
- Member since:
- Sep 10 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Too many to list all! I like music Any kind of music. Love CCR, Jimi Hendrix, BB King,Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Cocker, Etta James, It's All Good. Am able to sing Ballads, R&B, Soul, Funk, Country, Oldies, Doo Wop ETC. Also have local theatrical experience. NMSUA's Theatre On The Hill (Rohovec) Bye- Bye- Birdie, Suessical The Musical, Etc. Feel home on the stage.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Alto:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Beginner
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Peavy Sound system: Speakers-8 Channel Head-Easy carry portable Monitor. Mic Stand. 2 Shure mic's. Music Stand With Light. Percussion Instruments- Bongos with Stand. Custom-made (Dean) Acoustic Guitar 6 -string. Kolors by Kent Paint.Purchased from (Danny's Music Box) in 2001. Desert Stock 2001. It has the American Flag and has Desert Stock 2001 And Danny's Music Box Painted on the Front. It symbolizes a gig our Band played in remembrance 0f 9/11 At the Amphitheater (Shell) at Washington Park, Alamogordo in September 2001. purchased a SKB gig rig a few months ago and 2 peavy light weight speakers w/ stands. easier to lift and move. good sound.
