russell1090589
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SEEKING

Vocalist, Vocalist - Tenor, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Background Singer, Other, Upright bass.

ABOUT

I've been a musician since I was 8 years old. I've played in rock, bluegrass, country rock, contemporary Christian and country western bands. I've appeared as a solo guitarist many times. I also have extensive experience leading my own band and leading worship. Currently, I am the bassist for Vinyl Tap, a central Illinois-based Classic Rock band. You may reach me at HOUSES5(at)MTCO or 309-339-39 five five.

Screen name:
russell1090589
Member since:
Sep 14 2015
Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
50
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

You name it, it's influenced me. Any good songs from the last 60 years or so interest me.
My band's current song list is a pretty extensive collection of Classic Rock mostly from the 60's through the 80's (75% in those decades).

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Bass Guitar:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Advanced
Upright bass:
Advanced
Vocalist:
Advanced
Vocalist - Tenor:
Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:
Advanced
Vocalist - Alto:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

My principle instrument is my G&L L-2000 electric bass. I play it through a Shure wireless system. I use a Whirlwind Bass Ten 10-band bass EQ and a passive DI into the PA. The bass' active pickups provide PLENTY of signal to the PA, so no other preamplification is necessary.
But I also have a QSC K12.2 (12" 2KW powered speaker) that I can use as a bass amp. I prefer, though, to go direct and use my Shure wireless in-ear monitor system. Sound guys LOVE me for that!
I also have an acoustic guitar, acoustic electric guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, a Strat, and an upright bass.

CALENDAR

Past Events

Vinyl Tap (Russ House on bass guitar) presenting Classic Rock from 8:30pm to 12:30am

Vinyl Tap (Russ House on bass guitar) presenting Classic Rock from 8pm to 11pm

Vinyl Tap (Russ House on bass guitar) presenting Classic Rock from 8:30pm to 12:30am

Vinyl Tap (Russ House on bass guitar) presenting Classic Rock from 8:30pm to 12:30am

Vinyl Tap (Russ House on bass guitar) presenting Classic Rock from 7pm to 11pm

Vinyl Tap (Russ House on bass guitar) presenting Classic Rock from 7pm to 11pm

Vinyl Tap (Russ House on bass guitar) presenting Classic Rock from 6pm to 9pm