Walt Dunlop + Musician in Ventura, CA

SEEKING

ABOUT

LOOKING FOR ROOTSY FOLK-ROCK SINGER/MUSICIANS. I want to play both original music and covers. Specially interested in playing more accordion - zydeco,cumbia, vallenato. I want to play out semi-regularly. I'm retired, marrried, healthy, and looking for some fun inspired creative folks who want to play some music with rhythmic qualities, harmony, multi-instrumental, and percussion. People who sing backup harmony or some lead. Bass, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, flute, guitar, something different. Skilled, committed, understand song dynamics and arrangements. Make contact waltdunlop-at-att Easy going. Reliable,mature,professional attitude. Willing to work toward playing well. Find me waltdunlop-at-att net If you're interested check out videos.

Screen name:

Walt Dunlop

Member since:

Sep 03 2005

Active within 1 week

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:

1 night a week

Influences

Ry Cooder (anything) and Buenavista Social Club stars, Ricardo Lemvo are Latin influences. I like cumbia by Celso Pina. Like Flaco Jimenez and TexManiacs. Lively stuff like Mavericks and Los Lobos. Byrds, CSN, Lovin' Spoonful, Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, Steely Dan, rock with smart lyrics and arrangement. Like jazz/blues. Harmonica heroes Lee Oskar (War) Stevie Wonder (none better). Want to blend an eclectic mix to make new American Folk-Rock World music and have fun? Me too!

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Vocalist - Baritone:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Harmonica:

Advanced

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

Lead Guitar:

Moderate

Accordion:

Intermediate

Mandolin:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

I have good gear and a practice space. Have experience recording, organizing, and playing in a band.

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