SEEKING
Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Upright bass.ABOUT
1975-1983
Began my musical career playing guitar professionally rock, funk, and jazz/jazz fusion. Bands: Chops, Batucada, Greg Clemons and Colors, Proper Stranger/Hurricane Ruth.
Wrote and scored music for rock, jazz, acoustic ensembles and big band jazz.
Studio recording in central Illinois and Wisconsin—orchestral, rock, pop, commercial jingle-work. Electric and acoustic guitar.
Toured in Midwest and Texas.
1983-2012
Played in small private-party bands, big band/jazz, and rock to keep my chops up while I pursued a career in technology to provide for my family.
2012-2024
Stepped up my engagement in music; applying my guitar work in rock, jazz, R&B, funk, and big band jazz. Of note were the Jeff Oakley Band, Second Wind, Two Flights Down, GD Country, Soloist/acoustic/vocals, and State Farm Big Band in central Illinois.
I am presently a member of the central Illinois band Two Flights Down (2FD).
- Screen name:
- seanb1527495
- Member since:
- Apr 23 2021
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Electric and Acoustic guitars
COSM Amps.....portable, yet powerful.
Pedalboard used primarily to control settings on my amps (though does have a tuner, tube screamer, and volume pedal).