ABOUT
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Experienced ELECTRIC BASSIST with LEAD & HARMONY VOCALS.
ENJOY working with a versatile band capable of performing a broad variety of material.
AVAILABLE for fill-ins on BASS GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR, and / or LEAD & HARMONY VOCALS.
E-mail: blueflamesguy a-t g/mail d.o.t. c-o-m
OTHER INSTRUMENTS PLAYED: Lead Guitar, Keyboards, and Percussion Toys. More than 40 years of recording experience.
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Year-round resident of SWFL.
Over 50 years of part-time performance history in the Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, PA) and SWFL. Played full-time during summers at NY / NJ resorts (Lake George, Greenwood Lake, Atlantic City, Wildwood, Seaside Heights, Belmar, Asbury Park, etc.) while completing college degree.
Long-term bandleader / performer (instrumentalist and vocalist) with corporate / variety and upscale lounge / wedding bands in the Philadelphia / Harrisburg / Reading region.
Professional demeanor / fit, non-smoker / no drugs. Dedicated / quality-oriented. Get along well with others as a team. Fully vaxxed / boostered for COVID.
ALSO AVAILABLE DURING THE WEEK -- including for daytime events.
E-mail: blueflamesguy a-t g/mail d.o.t. c-o-m
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Played regularly in SWFL with the same five-piece Oldies / Classic Rock band for six seasons (up to 70 dates per season), and filled-in over the summers with other local groups -- spanning the Naples / Marco Island to Fort Myers / Cape Coral areas.
Contact me anytime to discuss the significant details of your project / event / demo recording, etc... and my availability. Thank you.
E-mail: blueflamesguy a-t g/mail d.o.t. c-o-m
NOTE: Happy to volunteer musical services at select charity / civic functions when the schedule allows. Don't hesitate to reach out. Look forward to hearing from you!
- Screen name:
- Larry George
- Member since:
- Jun 21 2009
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 60
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Many genres:
'50s to Current Pop / Rock / Retro / Doo-Wop / British Invasion / R&B / Country / Blues / Island / Alternative / Disco / Standards / Lite Jazz / Latin / World / Originals... eclectic variety!
E-mail: blueflamesguy a-t g/mail d.o.t. c-o-m
EQUIPMENT
Fender / SX Custom modded basses.
Ibanez LP modded guitar / Cordoba nylon string electric.
Fender / Boss / Roland / Acoustic amps.
Shure / Rode mics.
Korg / Roland keyboards.
E-mail: blueflamesguy a-t g/mail d.o.t. c-o-m
MUSIC
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Brown Eyed Girl Snip
Brown Eyed Girl Snip Year: 2016 Genre: Pop
Island feel and sound. Original Artist: Van Morrison (1967).
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Have You Heard
Have You Heard Year: 2012 Genre: Pop
Doo-Wop. Original Artist: The Duprees (1963). This was my audition recording for a regional Duprees tribute group forming out of Allentown, PA. The week after my submittal, corporate management announced their plan to move the project to the Chicago area. "Sorry, guys... no can do." ;>) The Duprees were one of my favorite vocal groups of the '60s. Hailing from the town next door (Jersey City, NJ), they sounded great "live" at my girlfriend's senior prom (Memorial H.S.).
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A Day in the Life of a Fool Snip (aka "Theme from Black Orpheus" and "Manha de Carnaval")
A Day in the Life of a Fool Snip (aka "Theme from Black Orpheus" and "Manha de Carnaval") Year: 2017 Genre: Latin
Latin / Jazz Standard. Original Artist: Luiz Bonfa (1959). Arranged and recorded a few years ago, with all vocal and instrumental performances by LarryG.
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Colour My World
Colour My World Year: 2020 Genre: Pop
Original Artist: Chicago (1971). Can't believe this beautiful tune is over 50 years old! Remember listening to that double-album a million times... on a record player, of course. ;>)
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Only Sometimes Snip -- Original / Copyrighted
Only Sometimes Snip -- Original / Copyrighted Year: 2011 Genre: Rock
Original (circa 1967). Re-arranged and re-recorded a few years back, with all vocal and instrumental performances by LarryG.
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Imagine Snip
Imagine Snip Year: 2012 Genre: Pop
Original Artist: John Lennon (1971).
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Fools Fall in Love Snip
Fools Fall in Love Snip Year: 2019 Genre: Pop
Jazzy Doo-Wop. Original Artist: The Drifters (1957). Arranged and recorded several summers ago with all vocal and instrumental performances (except the solo sax riffs) by LarryG. Back-up harmonies were created using a male-to-female voice transformer.
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Summer Samba (aka "So Nice" and "Samba de Verão")
Summer Samba (aka "So Nice" and "Samba de Verão") Year: 2020 Genre: Latin
Latin / Jazz Bossa Nova. Original Artist: The Walter Wanderley Trio (1966). Arranged and recorded two summers ago, with all vocal and most instrumental performances by LarryG. Special thank you to friend, Michael Babiarz (Naples, FL), for his collaboration and tasteful arrangement / performance of the flute track.
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Dock of the Bay Snip
Dock of the Bay Snip Year: 2014 Genre: R&B
Original Artist: Otis Redding (1968).
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Old Time Rock and Roll Snip
Old Time Rock and Roll Snip Year: 2014 Genre: Classic Rock
Original Artist: Bob Seger (1979).
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La Vie En Rose
La Vie En Rose Year: 2018 Genre: World
Standard. Original Artist: Edith Piaf (1947). Arranged and recorded several years ago, with all vocal and instrumental performances by LarryG.
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The Way
The Way Year: 2020 Genre: Alternative
Original Artist: Fastball (1998). Recorded two summers ago, with all vocal and instrumental performances by LarryG. For an interesting and true back-story to the tune, check out the YouTube vid: "The Way: The story behind the hit song | KVUE."
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Beyond the Sea Snip
Beyond the Sea Snip Year: 2015 Genre: Jazz
Pop / Lite Jazz. Original Artist: Bobby Darin (1959). Recorded here with a purposely exaggerated NYC accent. ;>)
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Have I Told You Lately Snip
Have I Told You Lately Snip Year: 2018 Genre: Pop
Original Artist: Van Morison (1989). Originally written as a prayer, Rod Stewart scored a Number 5 hit with it in 1993.
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Perfidia Snip (Spanish lyrics)
Perfidia Snip (Spanish lyrics) Year: 2020 Genre: Latin
Latin Standard. Original Artist: Xavier Cugat (1940) -- without Charo. ;>) It was a huge hit covered by a slew of high caliber performers... including Glenn Miller, Perez Prado, Charlie Parker, Dorothy Lamour, Julie London, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, Ben E. King, The Ventures, Linda Ronstadt, Andrea Bocelli, and others.
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Amazing Grace Snip
Amazing Grace Snip Year: 2013 Genre: Blues
Traditional. Christian hymn from the 1700s written by English clergyman John Newton. Arranged and recorded several years back, with all vocal and instrumental performances by LarryG.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Year: 2020 Genre: Other
A seasonal classic from the 1944 musical -- Meet Me in St. Louis... it’s my all-time favorite Christmas tune. Original Artist: Judy Garland. Arranged and recorded during three or so weeks of the pandemic, with all vocal and instrumental performances by LarryG. This track is dedicated to the band I joined, and the many special friends I’ve stumbled into, after relocating to SWFL.
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It's Not Unusual... Private NYE Party, SWFL... on Bass / Harmony Vocals (Video)
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Honky Tonk Women Snip... Cape Cabaret, SWFL... on Bass / Harmony Vocals (Video)
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We Belong Together Snip... Private Christmas Party, SWFL... on Bass / Lead Vocal (Video)
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The Letter Snip... Bonita Springs, SWFL... filling-in on Guitar / Lead Vocals (Video)
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