SEEKING
Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Background Singer, Harmonica, Other, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro.ABOUT
Bluegrass band seeks additional members - Ali Shumate is a singer / songwriter with moderate success on Billboard Singles chart with the title release from her album Heartbreak Train, the Independent Country Album of the year for 2007. Ali and her band continue to play traditionals and originals with a great Virginia flair.
- Screen name:
- ./alishumate
- Member since:
- Mar 15 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years together:
- 3
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Age:
- 63 years
Influences
Ali is an avid follower of Patty Loveless's rich vocal. Her songwriting influences include Dolly Parton. Born and raised in Virginia, Ali grew up listening to all the traditional bluegrass greats in the center of Bluegrass country.
Danny Kimer brings the great experience of traditional bluegrass through his experience playting with the great Country Gentlemen and the Lonesome River Boys during the 1960s in Northern Virginia
Members Of Band
Ali Shumate - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Songwriter
Danny Kimer - Backup vocals, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin
Auditioning for positions for fiddle and bass - have part time bass and fiddle player but looking for committed players
EQUIPMENT
Standard setup for Bluegrass, 5 positions, single mics for vocals and bass and fiddle, pickup or mic for rhythm guitar.
