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I played guitar and bass on all tracks. I played all the instruments (and drum programming) on New Song and PCJ.
I'm a guitarist who is seeking a band to gig with. I have been playing professionally for 30+ years. I'm a good, solid player who is a dependable band member with reliable transportation. I show up on time, sober and know the material. I have excellent sounding and well maintained equipment. I have played a variety of styles as I have been a studio guitarist for many years. I have played on well over 1000 recordings (including TV, radio and video work). I was the guitarist in a very successful east coast band that had a house gig for 10 years at a very popular club as well as many, many gigs on the road with different groups. I'd like to find a band that is somewhat classic rock based, but I can play some blues, jazz, zydeco, Latin, Cajun and Celtic music if the need arises. The ideal band for me would be a solid drummer that can keep time well, a bassist that locks in with the drums and vocals that sound good. Other instruments are fine as well. I live in the South Metro and would like to practice/gig in the Metro area, but can do some limited touring if required. Please be gigging or ready to gig. No endless basement jams please. I'd like to play out soon. I'm very serious about this (but maintain a fun, relaxed attitude) so please be serious too.
Some Past Clients/Bands:
Discovery Channel
PBS
Fox TV
ABC
NBC
America Online
America's Most Wanted
Time Life Music
Mapleshade Records
Baja/TSR Records
Kayne West (Jesus Walks)
Two CDs I worked on have been nominated for a Grammy
I have played on 100s of CDs and 1000s of recordings.
My AllMusic entries:
Pop/Rock:
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Classical:
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Here are some artists I have worked with either as a Recording/ Mastering Engineer/Studio Musician or Producer.
Most of them are well known and may be Googled for more info.
Walter Davis Jr.
Clifford Jordan
John Previti
Walter Booker
Gary Bartz
Paul Bollenback
Steve Abshire
Drink Small
Hamiet Bluett
Big Joe Maher
Bob Willoughby
Joe Stanley
Keeter Betts
Clifford Jordan
Consuela Lee
Sunnyland Slim
Archie Edwards
Joe Derrane
John McGann
Séamus Connolly
Frankie Gavin
Brian McGrath
Celtic Jazz Collective
ARC Choir (featured on the Kanye West track "Jesus Walks")
The Angels
Larry Willis
Al Lee
Alan Gampel
Douglas Allenbrook
Paul Murphy
Leon Thomas
Danny Knicely
Will Lee
The Williamson Brothers
Silent Bear
Warren Smith
Andy McCloud
John Hicks
Harold Ashby
Steve Davis
Frank Foster
Patato
Patience Higgins
Fallen Angels
The Blue Rider Trio
Midnight Blue
Bad Influence
J Street Jumpers
612 516-1599
- Screen name:
- Guitarist Paul
- Member since:
- Apr 05 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Robben Ford, Danny Gatton, Alex Lifeson, Joe Pass, David Gilmour, Elliot Easton, BB King, Wes Montgomery, Clapton... too many to list.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Tele, amp, one pedal and my fingers.
MUSIC
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I am
I am Track number: 1 Year: 1993 Album: I am Genre: Classic Rock
I liked her voice. Very Melissa Etheridge. Live band.
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New Song
New Song Track number: 2 Year: 2009 Genre: Classic Rock
The end solo of a tune I wrote last year. I'm playing all instruments.
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PCJ
PCJ Track number: 3 Year: 2009 Genre: Classic Rock
A faster guitar solo tune. I played all instruments.
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I Believe
I Believe Track number: 4 Year: 1993 Album: Astroglide Genre: Alternative
Great catchy pop tune. I played all instruments except accordion and drums.
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Nylon String Tune
Nylon String Tune Track number: 5 Year: 2003 Genre: Latin
Nice live band with great rhythm section.
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Winnebago Mambo
Winnebago Mambo Track number: 6 Year: 2008 Genre: Jazz
A tune I wrote on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh, WI. I'm playing all instruments.