Chriszembamusic + Musician in Las Vegas, NV

SEEKING

ABOUT

Las Vegas Singer / Performer / Band Leader and Seasoned Pro Chris Zemba bring an explosive , stylistic , No Nonsense brand of Soul Rock Jazz Blues and R&B to Las Vegas Nevada
Here's a brief summary / Bio
March 2002 - Present: Owner, Chris Zemba Music
• Independently studied guitar and educated self in field since age of 15; continued independent music theory studies since graduation in 2000
• Founded Chris Zemba Music and successfully established self as working professional guitarist & vocalist in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2003
• Also explored career opportunities in sales, internet marketing and affiliate marketing from 2004-2008

Complete Employment History

March 2004 - June 2005: Guitarist, The Fortunes Band
• Guitarist for Fortunes Band performing at Stardust Hotel & Casino on Vegas Strip and nationwide casino showrooms

September 2004 - June 2007: Lead Guitarist/ Lead Singer, DNA Band
• Lead guitarist, singer and occasional frontman for Top 40 group based in Southern Nevada-Southern California
• Completed 46 weeks of work in Laughlin, Nevada; Las Vegas, Palm Springs, CA; Lake Havasu/Parker, AZ; & Pinetop/Show Low, AZ

April 2009 - December 2011: Freelance Performer & Guitar Instructor, Self-Employed/Freelance
• Performed freelance guitar gigs such as corporate entertainment & business events, and provided private instruction

08/2011 - 10/2014 Lead Guitarist / Vocalist and Musical Director for Las Vegas Premier Country Rock act The Rowdy Band
• Voted #1 country rock band in Las Vegas by KWNR Vegas Country Radio; performed on main stage at NFR 2012 alongside acts such as Jason Aldean, Jake Owen and Jack Ingram

April 2011 - Present: Band Leader/Manager/Guitarist/Singer, Zemba Entertainment
• Manager and owner of Zemba Entertainment with multiple acts; represented by Definitive Talents (DEFTAL), Steve Beyer Productions, Las Vegas Talent Agency, Michael Burke Entertainment & The Hammer Agency, Glenn Richko Productions

Residencies:
• The Cellar Lounge (2013-2014)
• The San Dollar Lounge (2014-2015)
• Ceasars Entertainment (Ballys/Planet Hollywood) (2014-2016)
• Boyd Gaming (Sams Town/Jokerswild Casinos) (2015-2017)
• Stations Casinos (Green Valley Ranch/Red Rock/Fiesta Casinos)(2014-2017)
• The Burgundy School of Music (Hartford CT Chapter) (2018-2020)

Duties as an Instructor:
• Teaching multiple instruments to individuals and group lessons
• Preparing lesson plans
• Generating quarterly progress reports for students
• Guitar (beginner, intermediate, and expert)
• Music theory and composition
• Bass guitar (beginner and intermediate)
• Vocals, harmony, vocal performance
• Ear training development
• Music career development
• Band leadership/management

Screen name:

Chriszembamusic

Member since:

Jun 27 2017

Active within 1 month

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Clapton, Hendrix, Allman Bros, Stevie Wonder , Marvin Gaye, Charlie Parker , John Coltrane, Larry Carlton , Robben Ford, George Benson, Al Dimeola , Danny Gatton

Instrument experience:

Background Singer:

Expert

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Bass:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

Vocalist - Soprano:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

I have all my own dear, full PA system, fully equipped for live performances, as well as guitars, amplifiers, and all other necessary equipment for any situation

MUSIC