jkobler

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Other, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass.

ABOUT

I’ve played and enjoy playing different genres. I tend to prefer loud and fast, and it’s it not loud it better be emotional and play the dynamics, and if it’s not fast, it better be brutal.

Am I old? Relatively speaking but I’m not dead so it’s time to rock. Am I experienced? fu*k yeah I am.

Eurogerman Soundt - UFO/M Schenker/Scorpions tribute band - Lead Guitar
The CVN-65 Ships band - Classic Rock and Metal - Bass
Synesthesia - Thrash - Bass
Hammerdown - Metal - Lead Guitar, Bass
Tao Jones - Prog - Bass
Razorblade Superstar - Metal - Bass
Speed Shifter - Rockabilly - Lead Guitar
Motel Ice Machine - Folk, Americana, Rockabilly, Honky Tonk Classic Country, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Upright and Electric Bass
Liquor Store Orphans - Blues Rock - Bass
Bottoms Up - New Country - Lead Guitar
Crushing Atlas - Lead Guitar
Terry Lynn - Rock, Country - Lead Guitar
Wild Life In The Working Class - Lead Guitar, Synthesizer, Bass, Vocals

That's the bands I can remember. I've subbed in a few also.

I'd really like to do originals, but if the covers are fine if it's a mix. I am a songwriter and have material. To be honest, I'd really like it to be a performance oriented band. Best compliment I've ever had after a gig was to be told by an audience member that they felt like they were at "an actual concert". I want that again.

Flaws: I use too many "double quotes".

Must be fluent in sarcasm.

Text or call 256-655-2391

Screen name:: jkobler
Member since:: Apr 11 2015; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Early in my life it was Led Zeppelin, Rush, Black Sabbath. I still employ a lot of the figured improv style of sixties bass playing in my blues music.

I like playing bass best, but I can do either and hold my own.

For guitar it's so varied. Steve Marriott, Ron Wood, Clarence White, Otis Rush, Kenny Burrell, I do my own thing with either instrument depending on what is needed in that band and on that song.

I still believe the best guitar solo ever was Hugh Burns' work on Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street. Very tasty

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Advanced
Upright bass:: Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Mandolin:: Intermediate
Vocalist - Tenor:: Beginner
Keyboard:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

2014 Gibson Les Paul Traditional, Engelhardt Swingmaster Double Bass, 1983 Peavey T-45 Bass, 1973 Fender Precision, G&K Legacy 550 Bass Head, with two 2x10 cabs, two Fender Stratocaster, Parts-franken-telecaster, 1965 Fender Bandmaster into a 2x10 Jensen filled cabinet, and various and sundry pedals.

I just bought a Fender Mustang GTX 50, was it cheap? yes? Is it pro? not in many peoples’ opinion (like I care), do I use it live when I play guitar? Fuck yeah I do.

I also have mastery of the Oxford comma and retorical questions. That should be a plus.