Almost There + Band in Parsippany, NJ

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am a 63 year old musician. Started playing guitar at 13 years old. Bass II lead vocalist(do a wide range mix)... Everything from Blues to Bluegrass,and Folk to Country. and some Rock to Psychedelic and also Gospel. Selections include music from 1950-1990. >>>>We currently need a drummer, However I would also consider adding also blues harpist ,sax and any of the others listed to the band. Already have rythum guitar,lead guitarist, bass player and we are currently booking. We do open mics and like to play for the fun of it too.But we do need a drummer.
Respond via Bandmix or call me and LEAVE MESSAGE>> 973-768 3703 if you are interested and please leave your name, tel# and time of day you prefer to be contacted..
Many Thanks for checking out my ad and I hope to hear from you......(ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A DRUMMER!! We need an all around experienced drummer/ percussionist. Hopefully someone thats been playing out or has an medium high to advanced level of experience. Please no beginners!)
Take Care and May God Bless,
-Chuck Boyajian

Screen name:

Chuckster300

Member since:

Jan 09 2007

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

4

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

71 years

Influences

Some of my favorites (but not in any particular order) include Johnny Cash,Tom Paxton,Weavers,Byrds, Tm Petty, Dylan,Band,Grateful Dead,Hot Tuna,Stones,Leadbelly,CCR,Beatles,NRPS,Hank Williams Sr,(and Jr) Lovin Spoonful,Pink Floyd (We are basically covering wide variety of 50's,60's,70's,80's songs thru present day). Also have some originals we are performing as well.

Members Of Band

Almost There :

Currently consists of (3)Vocalists, (1) Lead guitars, (1)Rythum Guitar,are looking for a drummer who can potentially add high tenor/alto harmonies.
We are performing a wide variety selection of songs both acoustic (folk,bluegrass) and electric Folk Rock, Rock n Roll, Blues,etc)) for small to medium size venues. American Legion shows , Private parties, Small to Medium clubs, Coffehouse gigs. etc We include some originals as well. Most songs from 1950's upwards thru 1980's era. Please Note: WE DON'T DO ANY RAP OR HIP HOP or HEAVY METAL stuff.

EQUIPMENT

***Band EQUIPMENT LISTING***

1973 Fender Twin Reverb Amp
Crate Amp
1976 Les Paul Custom
Taylor 110E guitar (x2)
Taylor 810
12 string guitars.
Fender Stratocaster
5 String Banjo
Also have YAMAHA PA system that delivers nice clean vocals.
(4 wireless mikes + 2 Shure SM58)
guitar processors for effects.,etc.

MUSIC