russell1604833

SEEKING

Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.

ABOUT

Guitar player (Rhythm and 2nd lead) and Singer (lead and bgv). I want to play songs (no long jams or extended guitar solos) with like minded players who are better players than I am who want to "serve the song" and understand and are willing to embrace the concept of "playing less is more." I believe in rigorous practice at home so that when we come to rehearsal, we are all fully prepared. No music stands or iPads or phones during performances, unless you're a horn player - I'll give you a pass on that. Everyone else? Learn the song so that you can "play" to the audience, not your music stand, etc. If you are interested in playing songs by classic 60's Brit Pop and American garage bands including some one hit wonders (songs that most bands don't play), a gig every other month, more often if interest, chemistry, and schedules allow, then let's talk.
I've put a sample of what I'm about on my video tab.

Screen name:: russell1604833
Member since:: Mar 23 2022; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 50
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

The Beatles, The WHO, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Yardbirds, Cream, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, Derek and The Dominos, Tom Petty, The Sonics, Warren Zevon, with a few from Delbert McClinton, The Mavericks, and David Bowie.

Instrument experience:

Background Singer:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Vocalist:: Moderate
Lead Guitar:: Moderate
Other Percussion:: Moderate
Bass Guitar:: Intermediate
Harmonica:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Fender Tele/ Rickenbacker 360/12/ Danelectro 6/ Gibson SG Junior/ Gretsch Thunder Jet Bass.
Fender Princeton Reverb/ Vibrolux Reverb/ Bassman.
Also have full PA - 2 EV Powered Mains and 4 EV Powered floor wedges. Mackie Mixer and access to Behringer Digital mixer/Mics, cables, etc.