dan1164051
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Rhythm Guitar, Violin, Vocalist - Baritone.

ABOUT

My experience is primarily acoustic, but I also plug in and amp my acoustic instruments for blues, country rock, etc..... I have an extensive backgeound in bluegrass and have played major festivals. In addition to this, I have played and recorded with numerous singer/songwriters, folk and country bands. I have also performed a great deal in theatre productions - Old Globe theatre, La Jolla playhouse, San Diego rep, Cerritos performing arts center, and more............ Currently, I teach about 25 to 30 students - mandolin, banjo, fiddle and guitar

Screen name:
dan1164051
Member since:
Nov 03 2016
Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
35
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Days

Influences

Most of my influences are from players such as Tim O'brien, Norman Blake, Tony Rice, Bela Fleck and many other bluegrass/acoustic types. I also have been influenced by the folk styles of James Taylor, Don McLean, Simon and Garfunkel, etc..... and I enjoy listening to country artist such as Alan jackson, George Strait, etc......

Instrument experience:

Banjo:
Expert
Mandolin:
Expert
Fiddle:
Expert
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:
Moderate
Violin:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Playing mostly acoustic the equipment demands are much more minimal. I use a Fishman acoustic amp with a LR Baggs pre-amp. Many times I will only use the pre-amp and play directly through the board