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