SEEKING
Vocalist, Background Singer.ABOUT
When I was younger, I often daydreamed about becoming the first underwater wielder to not use any scuba gear or underwater breathing devices in the darkest and deepest parts of the oceans. I wanted to push the envelope, under water, while working with something that melts stuff together.
Unfortunately, due to my constant laziness, my fear of sharks or sea monsters eating me, my nagging inability to focus for short periods of time and my growing addiction to having oxygen in my lungs... My haphazard choice making skills guided me more towards a career that was best suited for people who like waking up after 3 o'clock in the afternoon and fantasize about "get rich quick" schemes.
So... I became a professional musician.
Although I haven't acted or performed professionally at times, it's still what I put down as my profession on my tax returns.
In other words...I'm not good at anything else really.
I'm considered a proficient guitar, bass, keys, drums, french horn and trumpet player.
I'm also a lead vocalist with many years experience being the "front person" in bands developing and maintaining "crowd control" at live shows.
I've been signed on major labels and acted and sang in a Broadway Hit Show. (off Broadway)
I've done studio work galore, countless fill in tours and shows in Las Vegas which include The New Fremont Street Experience opening ceremony.
I've performed with featured headliners at many Concerts, festivals, fairs, conventions and Major Corporate Events for Honda, McDonald's, , Best Buy, The Minnesota Vikings/Timberwolves and Target - just to name a small few.
I've toured around the world and performed at special events Nationally and Internationally- Some of those special event shows were held in Asia, Cancun, Aruba, Palm Springs and Spring Breaks in Acapulco and Mazatlan.
I've been spotlighted with other bands on several T.V. News shows and featured on commercials. I have also wrote and co-written music for T.V. and radio commercials.
Along with numerous public performances in clubs, I've shared the stage with National Artists and Music Legends such as Donna Summers, KC and the Sunshine Band, Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, America, Daryl Hall and John Oats, CC Music Factory, The Gin Blossoms, The Little River Band, Cheap Trick, The BoDeans, Ru Paul, Debbie Gibson, Quiet Riot, Smash Mouth, 38 Special and the list continues.
I've had the opportunity to perform with a band in front of 60,000 people at the Metrodome in the Twin Cities at a half time show during a Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers NFL game.
- Screen name:
- Rico Estrada
- Member since:
- May 20 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
I listen to Everything... literally...
Classical
Folk
Rock
Country
Jazz
Disco
Metal
Death Metal
Punk
Dub Step
Trance
Pop
R&B
Funk
etc.
Like I said... Everything
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Other:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
- Drums:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Trumpet:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
It varies, but I got whatever is needed for whatever occasion.
...or I can borrow it at least-
MUSIC
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Boogie Wonderland (Video)
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