Tom Smerk + Musician in Dulzura, CA

SEEKING

ABOUT

Some of my band members are getting older and I'm not sure how much longer they can play, so I'm looking at other gig possibilities in the San Diego area. I have been playing professionally since 1965. I play acoustic and electric guitar, and specialize in classic rock, folk, smooth jazz, blues, swing and country & western, but play most other styles. Interested in new playing possibilities or helping on your next recording. Also have 20 original songs available. I just released my 7th CD which contains all original songs. You can check it out on Amazon, CD-Baby or Spotify. For more information, please visit my website at ://musician.tomsmerk dot com), and keep in touch with me on social media at /tomsmerkmusic. CALL ME-Let's talk about your project! (PS - Ignore the photos - I lost 115 pounds since they were taken!). There are also a lot of samples of my recordings under the "Store" button on my website - check them out!

I am also available to work with your group as a writer, arranger or producer.

Screen name:

Tom Smerk

Member since:

Nov 30 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

55

Gigs played:

Over 100

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Influences

Les Paul, Johnny Smith, Chet Atkins, Steve Cropper, Eric Clapton, Al Caiola, Hank Garland, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Grateful Dead, Beachboys, Larry Carlton, BB King, Roy Buchanan, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Jeff Baxter, Terry Kath (Chicago), Steve Howe (Yes), Scottie Moore & James Burton (Elvis), Duane Eddy, Tommy Tedesco, Roy Clark, Paul Johnson, the Shadows, the Ventures, Raul Reynoso, Danny Gatton, Howard Roberts

Instrument experience:

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Heritage Golden Eagle, Carvin AE-185, `66 Epiphone Riviera, Martin D-42 K2, Epiphone Swingster White Royale, Xavier XV840 “Telecaster” (modded), Xavier XV-950, Xavier XV-560, Yamaha EG112 "Strat". Epiphone Power Bass, Garcia classical, 2 handmade acoustic/electrics, Stagg SW205-12N 12-string acoustic, DEG tuba, other guitars & instruments; 1967 Fender Twin Reverb amp, `80's Music Man RD50 amp, Fender Mustang II amp, Ampeg BA115 bass amp, Fishman Loudbox acoustic amp, other amps, Fender Passport 500 PA, 2 Shure Beta 58 mics, Shure SM-7, Audio-Technica 3035, Sennheiser 609, other mics; Yamaha PSR-S900 arranging, keyboard, Yamaha DGX-205 “Portable Grand” MIDI keyboard, acoustic piano, Groove Percussion 5-piece Drum Set, etc.

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