SEEKING
Drums, Other Percussion, Upright bass.ABOUT
Having done a wide variety of music over the last 30 years, I've decided I want to pursue my own music mixed with choice covers done in my own style. Somewhere between Surf, Jazz, Reggae, and Latin is where my I am. I Ideally want a upright bass and drummer/percussionist who can play quiet as well as loud depending on the venue/situation. Preferably mature players with experience, but willing to teach/explain/etc. to someone with drive and desire to do so. NO drama, drugs etc. I'm not looking for a social experience/music as a reason to party/etc. I am committed to playing music, period. I'm what someone told me was Cali Sober, so hopefully even if you do drink, you leave it at home, or elsewhere not while we are playing. I have a group of originals I would like to begin with, but also some unfinished sketches that could use some group input. Forming the sound first is the first and most important step. I want to play out, but at quality gigs not lame ass bars where fat drunk men get abusive after barely listening. I have plenty of demos, people to listen to to get the gist, etc. Please be kind, understand I am a Covid-19 believer/fully vaxxed and sometimes wear a mask when the situation arises. Not gonna shove my values in your face, but expect you to be honest about what I just mentioned. Sexist, Racist people need not contact me. Thank you!
- Screen name:
- johnny1766091
- Member since:
- Feb 21 2024
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bill Frisell, Man Or Astroman, The Mermen, Miles, Trane, Mingus, Monk, King Tubby, Lee Perry, Marley, Tosh, Khruangbin, Balthvs, Sco, Julian Lage, E.S.T., Floyd (earlier the better), Ambient, DnB, too many to list. Somewhere in the middle of this is where I want the music I make to inhabit.
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Harmonica:
- Intermediate
- Electronic Music:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Gear that works.
MUSIC
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Intro>Black Rock (copyright Volska Music, 1995)
Intro>Black Rock (copyright Volska Music, 1995) Year: 1995 Genre: Other
Live at the Rustic Well Smithfield, RI 5.1995 featuring the late, great Martin Baker on drums; Roger Vaughan on bass, yours truly on guitar and composition. This is one of 3 originals I want to start off with when this current project forms.
