SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.ABOUT
I'd like to join or assemble a band that plays Clapton, Allman Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks and other related music. That includes most electric blues, and sometimes R&B/Motown (Muscle Shoals, Capricorn and more).
I play bass at a pro level, but that's not how I earn my living. I play because I love to play.
I'm looking to play at least once a week with other musicians who play at a high level. I'd like us to take the music seriously, play it well, and improve from week to week. And have a lot of fun too.
I've been playing bass for more than 40 years. I don't care how old or young you are as long as you play well.
I don't care if we never gig out, but if the band wants to, I'll gladly do that. I'd like to do songs that we all like, and that aren't always aimed at a bar crowd.
I can get together to play most days of the week, including during the day.
I have one constraint on time: my Friday nights and Saturday days are already committed. I can play out on Saturday nights.
I sing backup and the occasional lead vocal, and double on guitar. I've sung bass in a choir that performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, with occasional solos.
I have pro bass and guitar equipment, a rehearsal space with drum kit/amps/keyboard/PA, and recording equipment.
I live in Teaneck - five minutes from the George Washington Bridge. I'm willing to travel up to half-an-hour, including into NYC. I've rehearsed in Astoria (Queens) and Montclair (NJ), and have gigged in Harlem, Park Slope, Coney Island and Montville. I'm happy to travel a bit for the right band.
You can see and hear me playing and singing on the Hellhound Saints, Tateo Blues Band and New Blue Rubies channels on You Tube. (Clip the link starting with "watch?v=" and paste into your You Tube search box,):
** Hellhound Saints
s://./channel/UCD_60zs3z1vMPHKxm62_gTg
** Tateo Blues Band
Everyday I Have The Blues: s://./watch?v=bmAkT3iVMTQ
Please Call Home: s://./watch?v=0BFLKEIc2-Y
Dear Prudence/Whipping Post: s://./watch?v=oPnurNF5hRs
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out/Why Does Love Have To Be So Sad: s://./watch?v=41e5kXcakTg
Allman Brothers medley: s://./watch?v=5LUeSlemsXs
00:00 Statesboro Blues
04:40 Stormy Monday
13:10 Don't Keep Me Wondering
17:00 Blue Sky
23:31 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
34:40 You Don't Love Me
Just Ain't Easy/Dreams/I've Got A Feeling: s://./watch?v=fYzpplsZA0g
Into The Mystic/Bring It On Home/Please Call Home: s://./watch?v=_xc4llJ1UMc
** New Blue Rubies
I'm Tore Down: s://./watch?v=o8aqHsamVd0
Unchain My Heart: s://./watch?v=yu2MWfyh76o
The Weight: s://./watch?v=wWZ3TQjdR0Q
(I sing backup, plus lead vocal on the third verse at 2:45 and co-lead on the last verse at 4:30.)
Driftin' Blues: s://./watch?v=KNQ3jnPV3K4
I don't play Emo, Metal, Fusion, Shoe Gaze.
If you're into drugs or lots of alcohol, please pass me by.
I post an ad on the northern NJ and NYC Craigslists now and again: "Bass Player Available: Blues, R&B, Roots, Classic Rock"
- Screen name:
- LenMinNJ
- Member since:
- Jun 16 2017
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
Musicians I like: Clapton/Cream/Derek & the Dominos, Jack Bruce, The Allman Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Winwood/Traffic/Blind Faith, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Steely Dan, Tom Petty, Joe Cocker, Otis Redding, The Pretenders, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Oasis, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Ted Hawkins, Warren Zevon, Randy Newman, The Band, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Lee, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Bela Fleck, and lots more.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Professional fretted and fretless basses, guitars and amps. I also have a PA, recording equipment and a rehearsal space.
MUSIC
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Trouble No More - playing bass
Trouble No More - playing bass
With Hellhound Saintz
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I Can Tell - playing bass
I Can Tell - playing bass
With Hellhound Saints. It's a Van Morrison song.
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Women Have A Way With A Fool - playing bass
Women Have A Way With A Fool - playing bass
With the Hellhound Saintz - me on bass
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Willin' - playing bass, low backup vocals
Willin' - playing bass, low backup vocals Year: 2017
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Driftin' Blues - playing bass
Driftin' Blues - playing bass Year: 2015 Genre: Blues
The New Blue Rubies
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Have You Ever Loved A Woman - playing bass
Have You Ever Loved A Woman - playing bass
Tateo Blues Band - playing bass
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Messin' With The Kid - playing bass
Messin' With The Kid - playing bass
With Hellhound Saintz - on bass
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The Letter - singing lead and playing bass
The Letter - singing lead and playing bass
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Give It Up Or Let Me Go - playing bass
Give It Up Or Let Me Go - playing bass
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New Speedway Boogie Blues - playing bass
New Speedway Boogie Blues - playing bass
Playing bass
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Dreams/I've Got A Feeling (Allman Brothers) - playing bass
Dreams/I've Got A Feeling (Allman Brothers) - playing bass
Tateo Blues Band with me on bass
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White Room - singing lead, playing bass
White Room - singing lead, playing bass
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Hot 'Lanta - playing bass
Hot 'Lanta - playing bass Year: 2017
Playing bass.
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Please Call Home (Allman Brothers) - playing bass
Please Call Home (Allman Brothers) - playing bass
Tateo Blues Band (Me on bass)
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The Weight - playing bass & singing lead/backup
The Weight - playing bass & singing lead/backup
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Powderfinger - playing bass and low backup vocals
Powderfinger - playing bass and low backup vocals
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Anyday (Derek and the Dominos) - playing bass
Anyday (Derek and the Dominos) - playing bass
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Hummingbird - playing bass
Hummingbird - playing bass
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The Chicken - playing bass
The Chicken - playing bass
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Statesboro Blues - singing lead and playing bass
Statesboro Blues - singing lead and playing bass Year: 2017 Genre: Blues
May 2017 - I'm playing bass and singing lead. This was the first gig for the LX4 band.
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Everyday I Have the Blues - playing bass
Everyday I Have the Blues - playing bass
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - playing bass
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - playing bass Year: 2015 Genre: Latin
Instrumental with The New Blue Rubies
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Bell Bottom Blues - playing bass
Bell Bottom Blues - playing bass
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Last Dance With Mary Jane - playing bass, backup vocals
Last Dance With Mary Jane - playing bass, backup vocals
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Allman Brothers Medley (Tateo Blues Band) (Video)
Allman Brothers Medley (Tateo Blues Band) (Video)5LUeSlemsXs
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I'm Tore Down (New Blue Rubies) (Video)
I'm Tore Down (New Blue Rubies) (Video)o8aqHsamVd0
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Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights) - Hellhound Saintz (Video)
Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights) - Hellhound Saintz (Video)ko2W7fdAfpw
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Ticket To Ride (a very bluesy version) - Hellhound Saintz (Video)
Ticket To Ride (a very bluesy version) - Hellhound Saintz (Video)mPm57EACPOU
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Please Call Home (Allman Brothers) - Tateo Blues Band (Video)
Please Call Home (Allman Brothers) - Tateo Blues Band (Video)_xc4llJ1UMc
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Soulshine - Roadwork Band (Video)
Soulshine - Roadwork Band (Video)7RECJ1oba_A
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All The Way From Memphis - Roadwork Band (Video)
All The Way From Memphis - Roadwork Band (Video)yahwANmNBlw