DonnyS + Musician in Cedar Crest, NM

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ABOUT

I can be reached at 505-967-5289. As a person, I am healthy, ethical, reliable and openminded.
As a musician, I'm a spiritual troubador of sorts, and prefer music that elevates the soul..I have been described as a creative versatile guitarist with an unique playing style..good ear, love to accompany soulful vocalist and/or be part of a cohesive band live or in the studio.. My synth ax allows me to play strings, horns, flute, keyboard and other instrument parts as well as guitar. I'm great at playing fills and licks in many styles..like having another voice. and have excelled at accompanying singers.
Years ago, in NYC, played in many bands, from Rock to Latin and Folk, and toured for a year as rhythm guitarist for The Tokens (The Lion Sleeps Tonight). Most recently, played guitars at the Cedar Point Grill and other venues from June to December 2012 with a singer songwriter in an acoustic duo known as Gypsy Wind. ( Listen to song samples on Bandmix page.)

Screen name:

DonnyS

Member since:

May 26 2008

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

Too many to mention...James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Richie Havens, Van Morrison, Eagles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Marvin Gaye, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel.
Later, Mark Knopfler, Fleetwood Mac, and Vangelis and Flamenco; Also Allison Krauss, w/Jerry Douglas, Keith Urban, Patty Griffin,

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Moderate

Other:

Moderate

Dobro:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Over a dozen GUITARS:
Synth guitars with Roland GR-33 Guitar Synth board; assortment of acoustic and electric guitars as well, including Dobro, nylon and steel string instruments, vintage and contemporary.
Also: Charango (10 string Bolivian mandolin)
& Mountain Dulcimer
Have amps. mics and multiple effects pedals as well as multitrack equip.

MUSIC