NickMichaelTaylor + Musician in Houston, TX

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Highly accomplished rock/blues guitarist/vocalist/songwriter with extensive recording/touring experience in the U.S., Europe and Israel.

Interested in working with a strong, established blues/rock artist. Have a valid passport and am open to traveling regionally, domestically and/or internationally.

I've worked with artists such as Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Joe "Guitar" Hughes, and have shared the bill with artists such as Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, Albert Collins, James Cotton, John Mayall w/Mick Taylor, Alvin Lee, Nils Lofgren, Eric Burdon, Leslie West, Anson Funderburgh and Lou Ann Barton.

Not a shredder but I can definitely light some fire on lead. More importantly, I understand nuance, dynamics, color and when less is more. I also place great emphasis on rhythm guitar, working with/complementing the other instruments and generally making the song happen. Also play slide and acoustic as well as backup/harmony vocals.

Super dependable, pro attitude, team player, no alcohol/drug/ego issues - just enough attitude to keep things interesting and fun.

Professional, well-maintained gear.

Prefer original material but under the right circumstances would be willing to consider covers. Also available to fill-in on blues/classic rock gigs.

Please visit my website if you'd like more information.

Email: contact at nickmichaeltaylor dot com

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Screen name:

NickMichaelTaylor

Member since:

Jun 24 2013

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Some are seminal influences, others are simply favorites:

Clapton (especially his early work through Derek & the Dominos), George Harrison (especially his work on All Things Must Pass), the Beatles (especially Rubber Soul/Revolver era), Badfinger, Steve Winwood, Keith Richards, Pete Townsend, Jimi Hendrix, Mick Taylor, Lowell George, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Blind Faith, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Tom Petty, Albert King, Freddie King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Magic Sam, Memphis Slim, Hubert Sumlin

Instrument experience:

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Piano:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Gibson ES-335TDC
Fender Stratocaster
Fender Stratocaster
Epiphone SG w/Seth Lover p/u's (currently set up for slide)
Fender Jazz Bass
Martin D-28 (w/pickup)
Martin 000-28 (w/pickup)
Marshall JTM45
Two (2) Marshall 1960AHW 4x12" cabinets
Two (2) Fender Deluxe Reverbs
BBE Acoustimax preamp/DI,
Shure and AKG mics
Vox Italia wah wah
Korg G4 Leslie simulator
Fulltone OCD
Boss TU-2 tuner

Small project recording studio w/Tascam, ART, BBE, Alesis, Marshall and Furman gear.

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