iamsmokie + Musician in Henderson, NV

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I have been referred to as the "Memory Man" because I play music from the 30's to present. I use a laptop to play the background music and I play the melodies on my guitar. I cover smooth jazz, rock and roll, country, R&B, blues etc. Unless a specific style is requested I mix all styles during my performances.

I play dinner music at private parties and restaurants, country clubs, hotels and anywhere they want background music. I also play senior citizen functions at senior centers and assisted living centers.

I have a professional easy going style and references

I have been playing professionally since 1963, both in assorted bands and as a solo performer, with the last seven years in the Albuquerque, NM area. Currently I am located in Las Vegas, NV.I have played for the USO, been part of an opening act for the Coasters, played for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (three times), the New Mexico Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man and Woman of the Year gala, the Governor of Alaska's reelection ball, and literally hundreds of other dates!

I am also a twenty year veteran of the USAF with three campaigns in South Vietnam.

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Screen name:

iamsmokie

Member since:

Dec 21 2005

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

60

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Mornings

Influences

Ventures, Chet Atkins, Barney Kessel, Scotty Moore, George Benson etc

EQUIPMENT

2010 Gretsch G5122DC Electromatic

1971 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120DC

2005 Gretsch Anniversary 6118

1962 Fender Jazzmaster (reissue)

1972 Fender Bandmaster Reverb

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