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Chip11 + Musician in Newton, MA

Chip11
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.

ABOUT

Singer-songwriter in a variety of rock and folk-rock stylings. Once-upon-a-time bass player/singer with a popular Boston original "power pop" band "back in the day", which would be '70's-80's... Currently, have been enjoying taking on a variety of material with a classic rock band and an inter-generational community group that puts on concerts twice a year in a wide variety of classic American and British styles (from J. Cash/Carter family, Carole King, Beatles to Talking Heads, Journey, Natalie Merchant, and U-2!). I've got some pedals... I'm not a shredder or jazz artist... I enjoy ensemble arranging, I know about organizing, doing homework, and commitment and would love to shape something lively and nicely crafted with some good-natured people. My kids are growed and on their own, no relationship conflicts about musical life. I readily harmonize. Not looking to fill a bass position, but could double occasionally.

Screen name:
Chip11
Member since:
Mar 21 2017
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week

Influences

"Came of age" in the 60's, so lots of variety on any radio station in those days, not to mention college FM... different influences and/or appreciations on different levels, i.e. songwriters, singers, instrumentalists. Top of my head- Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, first 5 Steve Miller albums,Tom Petty, for major overall. Donovan, Joni Mitchell, Simon/Simon & G, Jackson Brown for some personal singer-songwriter types. Zepplin musicianship. But, Motown, Stax r'n'b, rock-a-billy for good dancin'! Those are root thrills and ear orientations. Always some good stuff in all eras since and currently.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Advanced
Lead Guitar:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Moderate
Other Percussion:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Epiphone 339, Tokai tele, Fender FSR tele (w/ "Clapton mod" and noiseless p/ups) Martin D35-S, Washburn D10SDLK acoustic, Sea Gull 12-string, Boss singer acoust. amp, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III, Hughes and Kettner Club Reverb (1x12 s.s.), volume, delay, chorus, distortion, boost pedals...tambourine, shaker.

MUSIC