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Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion.ABOUT
Pro Keyboards Concert/Studio/Touring/"Hired Gun" Player with extensive experience, proven abilities, good attitude. From jazz trios to Prog Metal (Prymary) to big-bands (25or6to4 Chicago Tribute), to accompanying singers, from large concert tours to intimate club gigs, I focus on "overdelivering" for my bands and colleagues. As a multi-keyboards player (not just a "piano player"...) I love a Hammond B3 with a snarling Leslie, play all acoustic & electric pianos (Rhodes, Wurli, etc), synths, leads, pads, backing tracks, sfx, whatever the song (and the leader) is asking for, and I focus on listening and placing the right tone in the right place at the right time. I'm available immediately with very little ramp-up time required, Excellent improvisation and playing skills in all styles; Rock -- Modern, Classic, Original, Acoustic, Southern, etc. -- Jazz, Alt, Country & Modern Country, Prog and Prog Metal, Latin, etc. -- and full theory knowledge. Deep computer knowledge and usage. I sing harmony/background, play rhythm guitar, Melodion, drums & percussion.
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The Gear: Yamaha S90-XS (giggableYamaha Motif XS), Nord Stage 88, Nord Electro, Ventilator Leslie, vB3 Hammond organ modelling softsynth, B3, Leslie (bulldog 122), MainStage Software Synth & Sample player designed for playing live, Steinway S grand with midi recording abilities, Yamaha KX-88, really fun and expressive Hammond 44 electric melodion through effects pedal board (very unique new sound), Kurzweil rack, Roland JV rack, Roland JV-1010, Novation SLm61 Mark II, 1983 Fender telecaster, Yamaha acoustic/electric guitars, Fender P-bass, several mics including 57’s, 58’s, and Rode NT2-A studio condenser, electronic and acoustic drums, THREE STUDIOS – Large with 32-track capabilities, rehearsal space, dedicated control room, drums, isolation room, Tracking computer studio, Small vocal and live studio. No Keytars, ever.
- Screen name:
- Neil M Pro Keyboards All Styles
- Member since:
- Jan 22 2013
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Keyboards (Piano, Hammond organ, Electric Pianos including Fender Rhodes and Wurlitzer, Clavinet, Synth Lead & Pad), Backing Software Instruments via MacBook Pro and MainStage app, vB3 organ, Ventilator Leslie Box, Hammond B3 organ, Leslie 122 Bulldog, Fender Rhodes, Wurli, Mellotron, Strings, Pads, etc. Also a fun and expressive Hammond 44 electric Melodion. Sing backing and harmony vocals. Also double on guitar, bass, and drums if asked or prodded.