cleteman
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Band to Join, Bass Guitar, Drums.

ABOUT

I learned music at very young age starting with piano. I eventually played drums, flute, and then guitar at age 13. I played is several bands until 19 years old in southern Florida. The 80's music scene did did not work for me. In 2009, I was present at a Blues Jam in central Florida and when no one would play "Stormy Monday" I jumped at the chance. I played that song almost flawlessly after a 25 year hiatus. I got the bug, started working out songs and melodies and 2012 tried out for several bands and got picked up. I'm currently playing locally in Northern Vermont with the Kingdom Blues Project. However, I'm looking to form a Blues project to create and collaborate original material and song writing. I have written several blues tunes and would like to move forward with folks that share the same passion as myself and see where it goes. I have no plans on leaving my current band, they are great guys, but I'm looking for something different. I strongly believe in continuous improvement and have been influenced heavily by my friend Mike Zito. He never stops learning new material and always works hard. Mike's Dad wasn't part of the one the biggest jam bands on planet earth, like his band mate in Royal Southern Brotherhood. A lot to be said there.

Screen name:
cleteman
Member since:
Jun 17 2014
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
4
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Albert King
Nobby Reed
Mike Zito
Griff Hamlin
Lucky Peterson
Les Dudek
Pat Travers

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Moderate
Dobro:
Moderate
Keyboard:
Moderate
Lead Guitar:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Main Equipment used for Gigs:
2012 Fender Telecaster American Standard
2008 Fender Blacktop Stratocaster
1985 Ibanez Roadstar II HSS Stratocaster
Fender Acoustic
Martin 12 string
Schecter Bass Guitar
Fender Sonic 22 Head
2x12 Fender Cab with Celestion Vintage speakers
Jet City 22 combo amp modified
Pedals - To many to list here. Set up dependent on mood and tonal anxiety.