Frank OBrien Jr
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SEEKING

Vocalist - Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Keyboard, Steel guitar, Upright bass.

ABOUT

Singer Songwriter Guitarist with wide range of original material- Finalist in Telluride and Great American Songwriting competitions seeking to put together a dynamic band to play quality venues in NW and work towards recording and touring.

Seeking seasoned pro musicians that leave egos at the door.

Upright bassist + vocals - Like the Esperanza/McBride meets the Porter Jr/Meyer/Phillips

Drummer Percussionist (vocals a plus) - A la Brian Blades/Blakey meets Steve Gadd/ Stanton Moore

Keyboard/ other instrument/ vocals - As in Spooner Oldham/Corey Henry/Hancock meets Robert Randolph/david lindley

Trumpet (other horns, other instruments a plus) Like - Lee Morgan/Cootie/Sandoval + Tito/Herbie Mann/

Down with Jazz, Latin, Soul, Bluegrass, Sea Shanties, Indy, Roots, Grooves, Paleo, Chants and other fusions....

Screen name:
Frank OBrien Jr
Member since:
Nov 12 2018
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Bruce Cockburn, Ryan Adams, Jose Gonzalez, Ben Harper, Paul Simon, Sean Hayes, Townes Van Zandt, Jim Croce, James McMurtry, Anders Osborne, Ry Cooder, Jackson Brown, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Greg Brown, Robbie Robertson, Jerry Reed, Jerry Garcia, Slim Gillard, Grant Green, John Scofield, Charlie Byrd, Leo Kottke, George Benson....

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Advanced
Vocalist - Tenor:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Lead Guitar:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Moderate
Mandolin:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Mix of acoustic and electric instruments, PA, van and vision.