SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, 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, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Accordion.ABOUT
I've been a professional musician for over 15 years, depending on music for my income for most of that time. I've played everything from medieval music to country, Irish music to progressive rock. I've been a soloist and I've been an accompanist. I've done lots of gigs substituting for regular band members who couldn't make it to a gig, or as part of specially assembled groups for genre-specific gigs. At this point I can safely say that I have literally thousands of hours of stage time under my belt, in all sorts of situations.
I also have quite a bit of experience in the studio, both as a session player as well as producing albums for myself and other independent artists.
For a number of years now my main job has been working with vocal groups doing lots of tight 3 part harmonies. Nailing those harmonies is one of my favorite feelings.
- Screen name:
- J Bradley
- Member since:
- Dec 14 2006
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
Richard Thompson, JJ Cale, Neil Young, Yes, The Beatles, Ryan Adams, The Chieftains, Pink Floyd, Fairport Convention, John Fahey, Cream, Rush, Schubert, Hank III, Stevie Wonder, Chopin, Tom Petty, Traffic, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, David Grisman, David Bromberg, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, T-Bone Burnett, Eric Clapton, The Incredible String Band, Jonathon Coulton, etc.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
I've got acoustic and electric guitars, an electric bass, an upright bass (the upright was my primary job for a number of years), a keyboard with some decent sounds, as well as a variety of other things like harmonicas, a melodica, some percussion, etc.
I also have home studio equipment that I've used now to produce several cd's for myself and others.
MUSIC
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Shine
Shine Track number: 1 Year: 2010 Album: Where The Heart Is Genre: Other
Classic jam, slightly reminiscent of Traffic.
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Don't Know What I"ve Done
Don't Know What I"ve Done Track number: 2 Year: 2009 Album: J. Bradley Collier Genre: Other
A shuffly little number in the style of J.J. Cale.
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The Feeling Of Falling
The Feeling Of Falling Track number: 1 Year: 2009 Album: J. Bradley Collier Genre: Other
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Merrily Kiss The Quaker
Merrily Kiss The Quaker Track number: 13 Year: 2004 Album: Solo Guitar Genre: Folk
An old Irish tune played on solo acoustic guitar.
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We Don't Have To Know
We Don't Have To Know Track number: 10 Year: 2009 Album: J. Bradley Collier Genre: Other
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J. Bradley Collier performs "Shady Grove" (Video)
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"Fireworks" by J. Bradley Collier (Video)
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Thank You For Asking by J Bradley Collier (Video)
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J. Bradley Collier performs "I Shall Be Released" (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
Performing with Jerry Barry and Craig Merlin Broers as The New Minstrel Revue.
Performing with Jerry Barry and Craig Merlin Broers as The New Minstrel Revue.
Performing with Jerry Barry and Craig Merlin Broers as The New Minstrel Revue.
Performing with Jerry Barry and Craig Merlin Broers as The New Minstrel Revue.
Performing with Shotgun Wedding, at the Village of Terror in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Performing with Shotgun Wedding, at the Village of Terror in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Performing with Shotgun Wedding, at the Village of Terror in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Performing with Shotgun Wedding, at the Village of Terror in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Playing the House of Rock in Eau Claire, WI with Shotgun Wedding.
November 1-16
Weekends Only
I'll be performing at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival with my group, The New Minstrel Revue.
September 6-October 19
Weekends Only
I'll be performing at the Ohio Renaissance Festival with my group, The New Minstrel Revue.
July 5-September 1 2008
Weekends only
I'll be performing at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, WI with my group, The New Minstrel Revue.