SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
On here for gigs! Mainly a Bluegrass banjo player, however I also play guitar (I've played in Ska bands->Jazz) Mandolin, Bass, Fiddle, Drums, Steel, and Dobro Player. I've been playing for 10 Years, and doing gigs and session work the last 4. While steeped in bluegrass tradition, punk rock, jazz, and country, I'll pretty much learn and play whatever anyone wants, with a smile on my face (for cash$). I can read music/learn by ear, travel well, and have a pretty open schedule!
- Screen name:
- JessePersoneni
- Member since:
- May 02 2018
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 10
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Banjo: Don Reno, Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, J.D. Crowe, Joe Mullins, Scott Vestal, Allen Shelton.
Guitar: David Grier, George Shuffler, Hank Garland, Barney Kessel, Charlie Christan, East Bay Ray (Dead Kennedys), Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Mandolin: Bill Monroe, David McLaughlin, Jesse McReynolds, Jethro Burns
Fiddle: Jon Glik, Glenn Duncan, Jimmy Campbell, Scotty Stoneman
Bands: Reno & Smiley, Del McCoury, Doyle Lawson, J.D Crowe, Jim & Jesse, Harley Allen, Jimmy Martin, Stanley Brothers, The Traditional Grass, Punch Brothers, Dead Kennedys, The Authorities, Larry Sparks, Longview, Catch-22, The Specials
Instrument experience:
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Banjo:
- Expert
- Mandolin:
- Expert
- Upright bass:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Fiddle:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Moderate
- Dobro:
- Intermediate
- Drums:
- Intermediate
- Steel guitar:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
(The ones of importance*)
Banjos: 1928 Gibson TB-4 Conversion w/Burlile Tone Ring, 1963 Gibson RB-250 Bowtie (Archtop)
Guitars: 1968 Martin D-18, 2012 Gibson "69" Reissue Custom Shop ES-335. -Newer Fender Solid State Setup
Bass: Kay Upright, Fender Mark Hoppus P-Bass.
Mandolins and Fiddles Unimportant.
Recording Equipment, and PA
