SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
**Update July 2023**I am currently playing live with The Lads (classic rock, pop and roots), MSG-Municipal Surf Group (original & classic surf/jazz), and a new prog-rock original group called OVADYA. Also periodically with Mr. Jimmy (blues) and occasional fill-in work. I will also be involved as one of the house musicians for the Women To The Front festival Sept. 2023. I am avail for in-person studio work within Asheville area only; I can do remote work using Dropbox as a file exchange**
Prior to moving to Asheville in Dec. 2019, Kim was a longtime resident of the Philly, PA area. A multi-instrumentalist playing electric & acoustic guitar as well as fretless & fretted bass, she has performed in a variety of bands in the Philadelphia & Rehoboth areas, and spent 8 years as lead guitarist for The Girlfriends, one of Rehoboth’s premier bands. In Asheville, Kim has performed with The LadsAVL, Jason DeCristofaro, Ray Ring, Peggy Ratusz, Will Ray, Jim Anderson (Mr. Jimmy), Dave Wendelin, MSG and OVADYA.
- Screen name:
- kim1446773
- Member since:
- Mar 16 2020
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Joni Mitchell, Carole King, James Jamerson, Jaco Pastorius, Walter Page, Larry Klein, Pat Metheny, Larry Carlton, Wes Montgomery.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Small rig: Warwick Gnome 10 cabinet, TC Electronic BC208 cabinet, TC Electronic BAM200 class D head, Straight Ahead 500 w power amp, Mesa Subway pre-amp. Larger rig: Ampeg PF500 Portaflex bass rig-head/210 cabinet; various effects pedals. Basses: 1976 Fender fretless Precision, 2019 Fender Tony Franklin fretless Precision, (2) Mitchell MB100 short scale 4-string basses, one fretted and one a fretless conversion, GoldTone ME fretless micro bass. Guitars: 1974 Les Paul Custom, 1970 Teisco Mayfair semi-hollow body, 1984 MIJ Fender Squier strat, 2014 Guild Newark Street arch top, and 2010 Ovation super shallow acoustic.
MUSIC
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Fly Me To The Moon
Fly Me To The Moon Year: 2020 Album: None Genre: Jazz
My bass playing with jam tracks to a classic Sinatra tune. Backing tracks by Karaoke-Version.com
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All of Me
All of Me Year: 2020 Album: None Genre: Jazz
My bass and vocal, with backing tracks to this classic, based on Michael Buble version. Backing tracks by Karaoke-Version.com
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Blues Jam, Blue Earl Brewery, Smyrna, DE (Video)
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CDBS Jam, Dover, DE (Video)
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Birdland (Video)
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Mr. Jimmy Blues Jam "Blues Gone Uptown" (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
Blue Ridge Jazzway (formerly KB & The LMD) plays jazz standards, some fusion & jazz-rock. Comprised of Linda Wolf & Gary Rodberg on woodwinds, the legendary Jim Fielder on bass, Kim Butler on guitar, Ron LaPointe on drums & Dan Newsom on keyboards.
Join us every Tuesday for some great food and drink in a cozy local taproom in Fairview!
A great place for casual dining in Maggie Valley with craft beer and spirits.
Kick off Memorial Day weekend in Hendersonville with The LadsAVL!
Blue Ridge Jazzway (formerly KB & The LMD) plays jazz standards, some fusion & jazz-rock. Comprised of Linda Wolf & Gary Rodberg on woodwinds, the legendary Jim Fielder on bass, Kim Butler on guitar, Ron LaPointe on drums & Dan Newsom on keyboards.
