SEEKING
Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Flute, Fiddle, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Electronic Music.ABOUT
56 years playing, performing and teaching experience. Blues, Jazz, Swing, Latin, Funk, Classic Rock, Motown, Country.
I would like to get together with other experienced musicians for jamming, song writing/collaboration, recording and possible light gigging. I am retired, so my schedule is pretty open, days or nights.
I have posted a lot of (mostly cover) tunes on here so that my friends and relatives can hear what I am up to these days.
On the music tracks, it's just me, a programmable drum machine, a few thousand guitars, a P-bass and a guitar synth. Recorded 'in the basement' on my trusty Tascam DP-32 digital recorder.
Belle Acres Studio Marine on Saint Croix, MN
- Screen name:
- Joe S 48
- Member since:
- Oct 21 2018
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
My influences come from the Blues, Trad Jazz, Funk, Motown, Rock, Latin and Country genres. I have always been involved with a wide variety of music, playing in various types of venues with great musicians and friends.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Advanced
- Electronic Music:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I have a pile of toys!!!!
MUSIC
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Let The Good Times Roll
Let The Good Times Roll
Ever since I heard BB King do this song, I wanted to record it. So here it is with the Big Band Sound!
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You Look Just Like A Girl Again
You Look Just Like A Girl Again
By the Mark Almond Band. All Instruments and vocs by Joe. For my sweet Nickie.
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Route 66
Route 66
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Seven Bridges Road
Seven Bridges Road
Great old song. I just had to try it when I got my Helicon Vocal Harmonizer. Works great live too.
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The Captain of Her Heart
The Captain of Her Heart
By Kurt Maloo. What a GREAT song. Kurt is the man! I tried to keep it true to the original except for the guitar solo...
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Watch What Happens
Watch What Happens
By The Great Michele LeGrand. I'm not worthy!!!
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Eyesight To The Blind
Eyesight To The Blind
My cover of a great old blues.
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Running Horse
Running Horse
By old friend Paul Cotton of POCO.R.I.P. Paul and Rusty and thanks for all the great music
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The Sportin' Life
The Sportin' Life
By the great Brownie McGee. One of my favorite bluesy ballads
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House of Blue Lights
House of Blue Lights
Inspired by Asleep at the Wheel. Good old Texas Swing!
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Sometimes In Winter
Sometimes In Winter
Written By Mr. Steven Katz. Started as a project to see if I could actually pull it off. Gotta love Blood Sweat and Tears!
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Eggplant
Eggplant
By one of my song writer heroes, Mr. Michael Franks. Kinda cute li'l tune
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Watching The River Flow
Watching The River Flow
By Bob Dylan
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Hallelujah I Love Her So
Hallelujah I Love Her So
Oh man, if only I could sing it like Ray!!
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How Long
How Long
One of my favs from when I used to play the dance clubs back in the day.
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Slightly Out Of Tune (Desafinado)
Slightly Out Of Tune (Desafinado)
By the Jedi Knight of Brazilian composers, Mr. Antonio Carlos Jobim. Love the lyric, melody and chord changes!!
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Moonlight and Gold
Moonlight and Gold
My Favorite song by the late great Gerry Rafferty. I am not worthy! R.I.P. Mr. Rafferty
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Cold Shot
Cold Shot
Stevie Ray Vaughn You are the Man!
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Come On In
Come On In
By Buck Owens. Great old Country tune.
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Antonio's Song
Antonio's Song
My recording of Michael Franks' tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim.
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Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
From my High School Band Days!!
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I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
Great old Jump Blues
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Guitar Man
Guitar Man
By my guitar hero Jerry Reed. R.I.P. Jerry we miss you son!!
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The Legend Of The Eagle Tree
The Legend Of The Eagle Tree
An original by yours truly based on some Minnesota history and folklore.
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Mizrab
Mizrab
One of my musical Mantras. Written 'way back when' by Hungarian guitarist, Gabor Szabo.