dsm19944 + Musician in Germantown, MD

SEEKING

ABOUT

I'm a former pro looking to play many styles, mostly acoustic with room for some electric. Roots, Americana, folk/folk rock, classic rock, bluegrass/newgrass, and whatever sounds good. Vocal harmonies and solid musical arrangements are important. I have a conservatory degree in classical guitar, and worked full-time for many years in pop/rock bands, duos, trios, etc. I'm a songwriter, so I'd like to play some of my originals as well as revised covers. I have rehearsal space for a small group and recording equipment.
See danmackmusic dot com for current performance schedule.

Screen name:

dsm19944

Member since:

Mar 12 2009

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

45

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Too many to list them all, but some of the most important (in semi-random order) are:
Dylan, Beatles, The Band, Paul Simon, Eva Cassidy, Gillian Welch, Tim O'Brien, Buddy & Julie Miller, Infamous Stringdusters, Les Paul, Earl Scruggs, Seldom Scene, Eagles, CSN(&Y), Charlie Bleak, Pat Donohue, Aoife O'Donovan, Al Petteway, Robin Bullock, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Incredible String Band, Jackson Brown, Linda Ronstadt, John Sebastian, Stones, Traffic, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac, Little Feat, Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Peter, Paul & Mary, Donovan, Judy Collins, Gordon Lightfoot, Chet Atkins, Alison Kraus, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, J.S. Bach & many other classical composers.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Harmonica:

Moderate

Other:

Moderate

Mandolin:

Moderate

Ukulele:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Santa Cruz OM/PW
Martin D-28 & OM-21
Fender Telecasters
Epiphone ES-339
Kohno & Kenny Hill classical guitars
Gibson mandolin
Pono ukele
Harmonicas
Privia electric piano
Bose L1 Model 1S with bass module & ToneMatch
Peavey 8-channel PA head with 2 cabinets
Mackie powered monitor
Fender & Music Man guitar amps
Zoom 24-track digital recorder
mics, stands, cables, accessories, etc.

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