SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Old but not gone. Looking to play. Head sometimes says go there but my hand say no way! Started playing 1940 swing standards on school upright in 1958. Bought first Bass Guitar in 59 and a Upright Bass in 61 played Rock-a-Billy, Polka's, Country, Legitimate Theater, Rock and RB in Milwaukee. Played myself thru college until drafted in 66. Went to Las Vegas in 1970 worked with and for name entertainers thru 76. From Las Vegas I traveled worldwide including official USO Show thru 7 Asian Countries and settled in Indiana (80s & 90s) doing classic & top country. I Worked in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan past 30 years. Just finished working live with Rob Rial and Silverbush. Moved to Mt. Pleasant and playing with Kim +3. Worked in Saginaw with Kountry Klass and along with be music and CDs for shear enjoyment of making music.
- Screen name:
- michael004
- Member since:
- Nov 04 2019
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 60
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Ray Brown and Red Carter, Charley Mingus (upright), 50-60-70 rock/country, Donald Dunn, J. Jameson, Jerry Scheff and stole a lot of riffs and created a few more keeping time at the forefront..
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
72 Les Paul Triumph Recorder 4 string bass guitar, 02 Epiphone SG 5 string bass guitar, 05 Michael Kelly Acoustic / electric 5 string bass guitar. I'm currently playing thru a Fender Rumble 1 x 15 combo 140-watt amp or 200-watts with my extension Carvin 1x12 200-watt bottom (small, medium & large venue coverage). I have good transportation.
