SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar.ABOUT
The Freewheelers Cello Band is today's most interesting music to listen to: country, blues, rock, jazz, classical, soul, funk, latin, reggae, and psychedelic; Ilene McHolland utilizes her 6-string electric NS Design cello with all kinds of sound effects, making this an outstanding experience!
- Screen name:
- FreewheelersCelloBand
- Member since:
- Nov 12 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
From Allman Brothers to Zappa, and everything in between.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Lead Guitar:
- Intermediate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Intermediate
- Vocalist:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
NS Design 6 string cello; Fishman 100W amp; FX board; Shure SM57 + stand; Warwick Streamer pro; Acoustic 60W amp; Drum kit. Monitors. Fans if outside in summer.
MUSIC
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Jekyll & hyde
Jekyll & hyde Track number: 1 Year: 2018 Album: Bay Day Genre: Alternative
Written by Ilene McHolland about her abusive previous husband who acted like dr. Jekyll in public but became mr. Hyde in private
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Dark Skinned Voodoo Chick
Dark Skinned Voodoo Chick Track number: 2 Year: 2009 Album: live at the Allicht Genre: Blues
Recorded Aug 31 at the Allicht music bar in Nijmegen by Kees. Arno 'Romano' Slagtand on drums.
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CrazyGoRound
CrazyGoRound Track number: 3 Year: 2018 Album: Bay Day Genre: Americana
written by Ilene McHolland, inspired by her carroussel rides.
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Freewheelers Cello Band Live at Countdown Café (Video)
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Surfing Cello (Video)
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Freewheelers Cello Band Live in Belgium (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
The long work week is over, and what better place to go to then the Waterman Brewery, in Elk Grove! With some great beers on tap, happy hour, and interesting music to listen to: country, blues, rock, jazz, classical, soul, funk, latin, reggae, and psychedelic; Ilene McHolland utilizes her 6-string electric NS Design cello with all kinds of sound effects, making this an outstanding experience!
One of the most interesting bands in the current day blues/rock scene are the Freewheelers Cello Band. Like the name already mentions, they play blues with a cello, not just a cello like other bands use, but a 6 string NS Design electric cello, played by one of Nashville's foremost players, Ilene McHolland. After performing on numerous country cd's she went touring in Europe, met Dutch bass player Bas Vossen, and together they first toured the EU, after which they went to live in the US, performing everywhere on the West Coast. Currently, the band is having a break from touring, with only a few scarce gigs to play, so the focus can be more on the production side. Contact: [email protected]
