larryrinker

ABOUT

Have played guitar since 1965. Can read and have been the band leader in the past playing jazz, blues and rock n roll around Orlando as the Larry Rinker Band 2002-2006. Have sat in with Stephen Stills 7-8 times, Hootie and the Blowfish 10 times along with Edwin McCain, Little River Band, Meatloaf, Branford Marsalis, Vince Gill, among others. Took lessons all the way through high school, studied with Steve Luciano here in Orlando 4-5 years and took two online guitar courses at the Berklee School of Music in 2018. Looking to play and sing at church these days. Thanks.

Screen name:: larryrinker
Member since:: Nov 20 2021; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 55
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

The Beatles, CSNY, Robben Ford, Eagles, Vince Gill, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Stephen Stills, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Michael Franks, Frank Sinatra, Mark Murphy, Rick Peckham at Berklee School of Music. I'm a professional golfer that played in 525 PGA Tour events and now teach at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando October-May. Spend my summers in Vail, CO teaching golf there as well and playing lead guitar at the Vail Church. For more information visit my website LarryRinker.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert
Acoustic Guitar:: Expert
Vocalist:: Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Electric guitars: custom shop Fender Tele, Robben Ford Fender, Elite D’Aquisto Jazz Fender and a Fender Tele plus. Acoustics Martin D-35 and Takemine from Stephen Stills.
Amps: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Fender Twin, Fender Prosonic
Floorboard: GT100 Boss
Was sponsored by Fender guitars 1991-2004 on the PGA Tour.