EdGrossGuitsie

SEEKING

Band to Join, Accordion, Cello, Upright bass, Steel guitar, Bagpipes, Trombone, Vocalist - Alto, Dobro, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Other, Flute, Harmonica, Background Singer, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Violin, Other Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist.

ABOUT

27 year old guitar player, experienced with all styles, from country to r&b, soukouss, soca, calypso, reggae, brasilian music, rock, sponsored by steinberger guitars. Lead and rhythm player.
In Brazil I worked with Jahcareggae for 5 years, one of the most respected bands in the indie reggae scene, being around since 1997. We released a record together in 2008, the band's third, named "Com Vivencia." We also have a dvd that was recorded in 2010 in the works of being released.
In Miami I've played with many local acts, including Jean P Jam(caribbean/haitian roots), Johnny Dread, Innasense, J. will, G Cole and the Ruffhouse band (R&B/Reggae). Currently touring with Jahnesta, a haitian reggae/world music artist.
Right now, in San Francisco, I decided to go back to music school and have been moulding my playing into something new, learning about the roots of jazz and country. I've also done some collaborations and studio work with Emerson and the Growiser band, from Oakland, CA.
"The power of music is an incredible thing and I feel like it just grows day by day."

Screen name:: EdGrossGuitsie
Member since:: Jan 06 2012; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Touring
Years playing music:: 13
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week

Influences

Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Tosh, Eric Clapton, Wes Montgomery, Lionel Ritchie, Ernest Ranglin, Earl Chinna Smith.

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Fender Blues Jr amp, Steinberger Synapse guitar, Boss OD3 Overdrive, Boss PH3 Phaser, MXR Micro Chorus, Line 6 Echo Park Delay, Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah pedal, and tons of inspiration.