SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I'm a 45 year old white, balding prick. Started taking serious guitar lessons for about three years from an amazing jazz guitarist, who taught me the fundamentals so I could teach myself how to play the songs I wanted to learn, have the ability to step in with a band, and be able to play impromptu by knowing how to play within a key. I continued to self teach myself up to this very day. I recently acquired a bass, after years of wanting to try my hand at it. Found that I already knew how to play it by knowing root notes. At the moment I'm completely obsessed with it, and would be the most comfortable position in a band for me. I've also gotten decent with a ukelele. I can sing, but not I'm not interested in the type of unoriginal, run of the mill style of singing people emulate on The Voice. They all sound just alike. A band's strength should be centered around the musicians, and when something requires the human voice attached to notes, or convey a phrase that has to be sung. I'm a fan of all members of a band sharing singing duties.
- Screen name:
- ronnie1462289
- Member since:
- Jun 04 2020
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Under 10
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
First record I ever owned was Paul McCartney Tug of War. I still love Paul, and he's the reason I learned to play bass. Pink Floyd are deities in my religion. So are the Beatles. I learned to play rock and roll emulating John, Paul, and George. I'm not a drummer, but I think Ringo has unparalleled time. Recently I got turned on to Kevin Ayers, along with Syd Barrett's post Floyd era. I love Slayer, Bob Will's and his Texas Playboys, Tchaikovsky, Alice Cooper, Unknown Hinson, Harry Nilsson, and the late great Frank Zappa.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Intermediate
- Banjo:
- Intermediate
- Ukulele:
- Intermediate
- Vocalist:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Ibanez bass, Silverstone bass, a cheap workhorse acoustic guitar made by American Legacy, Diamond Head ukelele
