SEEKING
Vocalist.ABOUT
I play a variety of styles on the nylon string classical/flamenco guitar. Please visit my web site at: mauiguitar dot com for more information and to hear additional audio samples. Also please visit: apassionatamusic dot com to hear samples from violin and guitar CDs that I recorded with my violinist partner Don Lax. I have included some cuts here from all 3 albums. Two of those recording were done in my personal studio and the other is a "live" recording from our hotel gig with the guitar recorded straight off the RMC pickups which of course sounds more electronic than the studio recordings. Also check out the video link below to hear more variety of violin and guitar selections.
Other audio samples included here are a few solo cuts, several with vocalist Willow and also some South American cuts from a recording I did years ago with a flutist Herb Kloss and a tabla player/percussionist George Grant.
I have worked extensively as a soloist and also have many years experience performing with vocalists, violinists, flutists and in guitar duo. For over a 20 years I have worked at the Four Seasons Resort on Maui, Hawaii where I currently perform with my violinist partner. I also do weddings and other private functions year around. I am open to relocate for right opportunity. You can reach me at: rosewood at maui dot net
I am interested to meet professional vocalists and string players who are comfortable or at least open to many styles such as Latin, Brazilian, Celtic as well as jazz standards, pop, rock and classic rock. If interested, reach me at: rosewood at maui dot net
- Screen name:
- Vance Koenig
- Member since:
- Oct 11 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
I am inspired and influenced by many artists from all over the world which has motivated me to maintain a livelihood as a performing musician. I grew up playing rock music in high school and then got into the classical guitar after hearing such artists as Segovia, Bream & Williams. Flamenco, Brazilian, other South American as well as Baroque & Renaissance music will always be close to my heart. I have learned to survive by offering a balance of this beautiful, obscure music along with familiar tunes that the common person would appreciate.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
For "live" performance I amplify my guitar for a big, full sound. RMC or Carlos Juan transducers are my favorite for nylon string gig guitars. Other gear includes Lexicon reverb, Vintage MXR EQ and either a Bose L1 Cylindical tower system or Roland amps. Studio recording is another subject.
Life is too short for bad tone!
MUSIC
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Anagara (with violinist Don Lax)
Anagara (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 13 Year: 2000 Album: Kiss of Fire Genre: Latin
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El Condor Pasa ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, tabla & percussion)
El Condor Pasa ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, tabla & percussion) Year: 1991 Album: Incaico Genre: Acoustic
This was recorded on a Fostex 8 track in 1991 after my first trip to Peru.
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Nature Boy (vocals by Willow)
Nature Boy (vocals by Willow) Genre: Lounge
The vocals are by Willow from Colorado.
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Wild Mountain Thyme (Guitar Solo)
Wild Mountain Thyme (Guitar Solo) Track number: 1 Genre: Celtic
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Kiss of Fire (with violinist Don Lax)
Kiss of Fire (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 1 Year: 2000 Album: Kiss of Fire Genre: Latin
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Gabriel's Oboe (Guitar Solo)
Gabriel's Oboe (Guitar Solo) Album: demo Genre: Other
This is a short sample of a guitar arrangement I did from the movie "The Mission".
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Legends of the Fall (Guitar Solo)
Legends of the Fall (Guitar Solo) Album: demo Genre: Celtic
This is a short sample of a guitar arrangement I did from "Legends of the Fall" movie theme. I think it has a Celtic feel.
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Andecy (Guitar Solo)
Andecy (Guitar Solo) Genre: Acoustic
This piece is by Andrew York
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Little Wing (with violinist Don Lax)
Little Wing (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 6 Year: 2009 Album: Apassionata "Live"
My guitar was recorded "live" on the gig. The sound is straight from the RMC pickups so not nearly as natural as the studio cuts.
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O Mare E Tu (with violinist Don Lax)
O Mare E Tu (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 15 Year: 2002 Album: Romantic Dreams Genre: Other
This was recorded in my studio with great guitars and so sounds much more natural than straight off my pickups. Don Lax is the violinist.
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Thank You (with violinist Don Lax)
Thank You (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 7 Year: 2009 Album: Apassionata "Live" Genre: Classic Rock
My guitar was recorded "live" on the gig. The sound is straight from the RMC pickups so not nearly as natural as the studio cuts.
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Hotel California (with violinist Don Lax)
Hotel California (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 11 Year: 2009 Album: Apassionata "Live" Genre: Classic Rock
My guitar was recorded "live" on the gig. The sound is straight from the RMC pickups so not nearly as natural as the studio cuts.
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Le Tue Parole (with violinist Don Lax)
Le Tue Parole (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 2 Year: 2002 Album: Romantic Dreams Genre: Other
This was recorded in my studio with great guitars and so sounds much more natural than straight off my pickups. Don Lax is the violinist.
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Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World - "IZ" style (with violinist Don Lax)
Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World - "IZ" style (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 12 Year: 2009 Album: Apassionata "Live" Genre: Other
My guitar was recorded "live" on the gig. The sound is straight from the RMC pickups so not nearly as natural as the studio cuts.
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Landslide (with violinist Don Lax)
Landslide (with violinist Don Lax) Track number: 10 Year: 2009 Album: Apassionata "Live" Genre: Classic Rock
My guitar was recorded "live" on the gig. The sound is straight from the RMC pickups so not nearly as natural as the studio cuts.
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Ave Maria (vocals by Willow)
Ave Maria (vocals by Willow) Genre: Classical
The singer is my friend Willow who lives in Colorado.
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Prelude by J.S. Bach (Guitar Solo)
Prelude by J.S. Bach (Guitar Solo) Genre: Classical
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Romanza de Amor (Guitar Solo)
Romanza de Amor (Guitar Solo) Genre: Classical
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Romeo & Juliet (Guitar Solo)
Romeo & Juliet (Guitar Solo) Genre: Acoustic
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Anarina ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, percussion)
Anarina ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, percussion) Year: 1991 Genre: Acoustic
This was recorded on a Fostex 8 track in 1991 after my first trip to Peru.
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Incaico ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, tabla & percussion)
Incaico ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, tabla & percussion) Album: 1991 Genre: Acoustic
This was recorded on a Fostex 8 track in 1991 after my first trip to Peru.
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La Paloma Enamorado ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, tabla & percussion)
La Paloma Enamorado ( with Herb Kloss, flutes & George Grant, tabla & percussion)
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Apassionata - Violin & Guitar Demi (Video)
Apassionata - Violin & Guitar Demi (Video)H-IFffNnEJQ