Shamus-guitar-piano-writer
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, 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, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass, DJ.

ABOUT

I just moved to NYC recently (October, 2020) and am looking for people that have or want to form a band. I have a 9-5 job; this is something that I want to do for fun – I am totally down to gig, but equally happy just meeting up regularly to jam, teach/learn from one another, cover songs, exchange ideas, possibly write, and record most importantly, I am proficient on the keys, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, and can occasionally stand-in on bass. I have played the keys/piano for a couple decades (never learned how to read sheet music); I’m not going to blow your doors off with my skill but can hold my own for rhythm style playing. I am moderately familiar with music theory; I received 1 on 1 theory lessons for 2 years in my late teens, I don’t know it all, but learned enough that I can easily jump right in with most bands or jam sessions. It also made writing/creating music way easier and so much fun. This time last year, I decided that I was going to learn how to play the guitar, so I bought myself an Epiphone and began lessons. I have picked it up so fast (I think it has to do with my piano experience, theory training, and sheer dedication). Most people don’t believe me when I tell them I have only been playing a year. It’s incredibly fun to play, and has opened up so many creative doors and has allowed me to write music with more than one approach. I have been singing for a decade as well and am comfortable being the lead voice or accompanying with harmonies, or sharing and/or splitting: responsibilities.

Screen name:
Shamus-guitar-piano-writer
Member since:
Oct 25 2020
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Moderately Committed
Years playing music:
10
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

The Blue Stones, Black Pistol Fire, Rival Sons, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, Des Rocs, The Lumineers, Pearl Jam, arctic Monkeys and much more

Instrument experience:

Keyboard:
Moderate
Other:
Moderate
Piano:
Moderate
Vocalist:
Moderate
Lead Guitar:
Intermediate
Rhythm Guitar:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Epiphone 335 semi Hollow body.
Fender American made Professional HHS
Boss Katana 100w Amp with foot pedals.
Peavy