Tom Bartel + Musician in Columbus, IN

ABOUT

Keyboardist - with well accomplished skill levels playing weekends (2 to 3 a month). Classically trained semi-pro with 40 years plus band experience. No bad habits, highly dependable and looking for the same in bandmates. I sing lead(tenor) and backgrounds (able to pick out all harmony parts on the fly) - looking to do outstanding vocal harmonies. Versatile in many styles - leanings in classic/progressive rock and blues. Proficient at MIDI sequencing to cover multiple arrangements.Have transportation.

Screen name:

Tom Bartel

Member since:

Jan 08 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Influences

ELP, Yes, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Chick Corea, Jeff Lorber, Rippingtons, any 80's New Wave synth and Classic Rock stuff, Doobie Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eurhythmics, Journey, Eagles, Rush, Deep Purple, Kansas, Styx, you name it...........

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha S90XS Performance Synth, Roland VR-09 Performance Organ with either Custom Leslie or Ventilator rotary pedal, Korg Triton Tactile MIDI controller and iPad for virtual analog synths, Yamaha MX61 Synth, Mixer/Amp - Mackie 1402 and Thump Powered Monitor, Microphone - Shure headset condenser or EV 767. Lenovo laptop for sequencing/firing samples as required, In ear monitors. MOTU Midi and Audio Interfaces

MUSIC