Shelly Phelps + Band in Oklahoma City, OK

SEEKING

ABOUT

Looking for lead guitar player (preferably who can sing harmony - but not a deal-breaker) for female-fronted (mostly original) rock band with blues, soul, and jazz influences.

Gigs will be local, some travel, and recording. The focus will be on originals ... approx 80/20 split with covers. Songs are rootsy blues/rock and typically with a gritty, haunting, sultry blues/jazz element to them. From bluesy power ballads to foot-stomping soulful rock tunes.

I love to work with musicians who are mature, experienced, prepared, professional, creative, versatile, enthusiastic, open-minded, and willing to perpetuate a professional image through a visually and musically remarkable stage show. The musicians for this project should be reasonably available for rehearsals, recording, and performances. There will be some travel and touring, but not extensively unless we collectively make that decision. Must have transportation and professional equipment.

If interested, message me here on Bandmix or find me on social media ... I’m easy to find. Let me know a little about yourself, your style, your influences, availability … and if possible, where I can listen to some of your music.

Screen name:

shellyphelps

Member since:

Apr 18 2010

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

3

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Age:

59 years

Influences

Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Melody Gardot, Dusty Springfield, Janiva Magness, Tom Waits, Candye Cane, Black Keys. Imelda May, Staple Singers, Beth Rowley, Joan Osborne, Bill Withers, Susan Tedesch, Little Feat, Shemekia Copeland, Dr. John, Dana Fuchs

Members Of Band

Shelly Phelps (Vocals)
"Houndog" Jeff Holmes (Drums)
Don Hecker (Bass Guitar)

NOTE: Current line-up is different than the musicians featured in the recordings and videos on this profile.

MUSIC