SEEKING
Band to Join, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Flute, Fiddle, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Electronic Music.ABOUT
56 years playing, performing and teaching experience. Blues, Jazz, Swing, Latin, Funk, Classic Rock, Motown, Country.
I would like to get together with other experienced musicians for jamming, song writing/collaboration, recording and possible light gigging. I am retired, so my schedule is pretty open, days or nights.
I have posted a lot of (mostly cover) tunes on here so that my friends and relatives can hear what I am up to these days.
On the music tracks, I play all instruments, sing all vocals,(except as noted). I use a Boss programmable drum machine, a few thousand guitars, a P-bass and a Roland GR-33 Guitar Synth. Some vocal harmonies are produced using a Helicon Harmony Singer pedal. Recorded 'in the basement' on my trusty Tascam DP-32 digital recorder.
Belle Acres Studio Marine on Saint Croix, MN
- Screen name:
- Joe S 48
- Member since:
- Oct 21 2018
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
My influences come first from my Dad (a big band drummer), who exposed me as a kid to the Blues and Trad Jazz. Later, I got into Funk, Motown, 60's, 70's, 80's, Classic Rock, Latin and Country genres. I started off in life as a drummer and then fell in love with the guitar.
I have always been involved with playing a wide variety of music, and performing in various types of venues with great musicians and friends.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Electronic Music:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I have a pile of toys.
MUSIC
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I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
Great old Jump Blues
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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
From my High School Band Days!!
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Eggplant
Eggplant
By The mighty Michael Franks! One of the best song writers ever!!
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The Captain of Her Heart
The Captain of Her Heart
By Kurt Maloo. What a GREAT song. Kurt is the man! I tried to keep it true to the original except for the guitar solo...
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Marine on Saint Croix Blue
Marine on Saint Croix Blue
An original about how I ended up in a tiny Minnesota town and life on the farm with my wife and my dog!! What else do you need?
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Route 66
Route 66
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Seven Bridges Road
Seven Bridges Road
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You Look Just Like A Girl Again
You Look Just Like A Girl Again
By the Mark Almond Band. All Instruments and vocs by Joe. For my sweet Nickie.
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Guitar Man
Guitar Man
By my guitar hero Jerry Reed. R.I.P. Jerry we miss you son!!
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Hearts
Hearts Year: 2015
Music and Lyrics by Joe Solomon. All instruments and Voc by Joe. Copyright 2015 "All Rights Reserved"
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Eyesight To The Blind
Eyesight To The Blind
My cover of a great old blues.
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Spooky
Spooky
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Red Top
Red Top Year: 2025
This is the first song I ever played with a band...I was 13, playing drums with a bunch of much older cats from the Air Force Band in Puerto Rico. Just one of my "roots" tunes by Lionel Hampton
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Sometimes In Winter
Sometimes In Winter
Written By Mr. Steven Katz. Started as a project to see if I could actually pull it off. Gotta love Blood Sweat and Tears!
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Watch What Happens
Watch What Happens
By The Great Michele LeGrand. I'm not worthy!!!
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Always For A While
Always For A While
An Original ...Enjoy
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Watching The River Flow
Watching The River Flow
By Bob Dylan
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Hallelujah I Love Her So
Hallelujah I Love Her So
Oh man, if only I could sing it like Ray!!
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Slightly Out Of Tune (Desafinado)
Slightly Out Of Tune (Desafinado)
By the Jedi Knight of Brazilian composers, Mr. Antonio Carlos Jobim. Love the lyric, melody and chord changes!!
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Moonlight and Gold
Moonlight and Gold
My Favorite song by the late great Gerry Rafferty. I am not worthy! R.I.P. Mr. Rafferty
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Cold Shot
Cold Shot
Stevie Ray Vaughn You are the Man!
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Come On In
Come On In
By Buck Owens. Great old Country tune.
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Let The Good Times Roll
Let The Good Times Roll
Ever since I heard BB King do this song, I wanted to record it. So here it is with the Big Band Sound!
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Mizrab
Mizrab
One of my musical Mantras. Written 'way back when' by Hungarian guitarist, Gabor Szabo.