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Mike Bender + Musician in Walnut Creek, CA

Mike Bender
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano, Other.

ABOUT

Feel free to contact me here mikebms

Interested in starting a trio or quartet with an organ, drums and bass and/or a vocalist. Existing bands looking for a guitar player too.

I have a ton of music I have recorded here: ://.icompositions/artists/mikebms

I am primarily a blues based guitar player but play several instruments including keyboards, banjo, electric bass, standup/acoustic bass. Also proficient in slide, both acoustic and electric. I am a huge fan of home recording and would like to work with others as well as play live. Most are original songs. Check them out here:

://./artist/artist_songs/647263

Screen name:
Mike Bender
Member since:
Jun 19 2011
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Country/acoustic blues (Mississippi John Hurt, Piedmont style of Blind Boy Fuller also)electric blues (BB, Freddie King as well as classic British Blues ala Bluesbreakers. Way too many to list) Classic country (twangier the better), folk, bluegrass, gospel, classic rock also. Some jazz

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:
Advanced
Lead Guitar:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Moderate
Other:
Moderate
Vocalist:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Too many to list. Upright bass, organ, CP30 electric piano from the 70's;10 or so electrics (1971 Les Paul and and original 61 Les Paul SG I use for slide) Metal bodied resonator, banjo, several acoustics (favorite is my 100 year old parlor), lots of funky things.

I record with Sony Acid Pro with various mics.

MUSIC