SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
FEMALE VIOLINIST AND FEMALE MANDOLIN with some vocals needed for a very rhythmic ACOUSTIC group that plays many styles of music (Rock/Reggae/Country/Spanish/Blues/Swing, to name a few). Both need to be able to creatively cover parts or solos in songs that are usually played by other instruments, such as lead guitar, sax, synthesizer, etc. We do stuff you wouldn't expect to hear from acoustic guitar, bass and percussion. When performing, our main objective is to have fun and be completely entertaining. So far, this band, Big Blue Thumb, has only had about 7 or 8 gigs. We each also play in other bands and do an occasional freelance gig. This band, however, is where our passion is. We truly enjoy playing together. This band is like no other. We are uniquely creative and have a sound that's all our own, but not in a weird, artsy way. The instrumentation we are looking for has been our vision since Ivan and I conceived the idea. We have gig contacts, PA, place to rehearse. All we need is you! -Sam
- Screen name:
- sam1207922
- Member since:
- May 19 2017
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years together:
- 3
- Gigs played:
- Under 10
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Age:
- 69 years
Influences
Everything
Members Of Band
Sam Lindley- Percussion (Cajon) and vocals.
Ivan Lugo- Acoustic guitar and vocals
Ernie Diaz - Bass and vocals
Need- Female violist or violinist/fiddle player (whichever you like)
Would also like- Female mandolin player with some vocals
Both need good stage presence and energy.
EQUIPMENT
Acoustic guitar, bass and percussion I leave my drums at home and play cajon, because it's an ACOUSTIC BAND. So let's talk about the cajon (box drum, pronounced Ka-Hone). I built this cajon about 6 or 7 years ago after hearing a guy play one in concert. Mine is bigger than the ones sold in music stores, giving it a deeper bass sound and has a much better snare system, which, when combined with an ankle shaker and a small crash cymbal, and when properly amplified, make it sound like a real drum set. As the house percussionist at a popular local open mic night, using my extensive knowledge of drum beats, I've developed a style of playing that makes it easy for me to play ANY kind of music, at a relatively low volume, which is perfect for an acoustic group. You really have to hear it to believe it.
