SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
A highly talented musician with extensive experience in entertaining live audiences in nightclubs, concert halls, and theaters; with a deep background in recording and production.
Summary of Qualifications
• Over 35 years of experience in music.
• Vast knowledge of music gained since early age.
• Versatile in multiple styles and genres, including pop, rock, hard rock, indie, new wave, and blues. • Remarkable ability to play pieces accurately.
• Flexibility, energy, and ability to practice daily.
• Deep understanding of modern and vintage music technology.
• High degree of self-motivation, practice without supervision, and strong adherence to
time for rehearsals and concerts.
• Precise ability to listen to suggestions during music productions, as well as an
excellent team member when rehearsing and performing.
• Excellent ability to respond quickly to verbal directions and aural cues.
• Unmatched ability to express self through music.
• Proficiency in playing guitar and bass.
• Exceptional enthusiasm for and ability in music and performing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Profound ability to communicate musical concepts and instructions clearly.
• Has performed in front of live audiences as large as 20,000 people
Professional Experience
Musicians Sean has recorded and/or performed with:
Bass Players
• Tracy Arrington (Steve Miller, The Doobie Brothers, Paul Rogers, Tower of Power & George Lynch)
• Evil (El Debarge, Adina Howard)
• Mario Paglirullo (Eddy Kramer)
• Adam Stanger (Comes With The Fall, Jerry Cantrel)
• Gabe Rosales ( Lynch Mob, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Milan) • Adam Hamilton (LA Guns, Joe 90)
Keyboard Players
• Daniel Alexander (Little Richard, E.G. Daly, Mozart, The Flys)
• Noriko Olling (Shiela E., Luther Vandross, James Brown, Lee Ritenour) • Jay Hunt (Bob James, Danny Heines)
• Frank Warner (Expose)
• Zaven Grigorian (Rhonda Smith, Bora Bora)
• Andy Caulkin (Claw Hammer, Epitaph Records)
• Dave Schulz (Goo Goo Dolls, The English Beat, Berlin)
Guitar Players
• George Lynch (Grammy Nominated Artist, Dokken, Lynch Mob) • Erik Turner (Warrant)
• Adrian Andres (Jamie Walters Band, Elco)
• Tariqh Akoni (Tom Scott, Chaka Khan)
• Cliff Calabro (Brett Michaels Band)
• Stacy Blades (LA Guns)
• Rowan Robertson (Dio, AM Radio, Violet’s Demise) • Jon E Love (Love/Hate)
Drummers
• Makoto Izumitani (Gwen Stephani, Eve)
• Roman Ratej (TaTu, Devil Doll, sh*tting Glitter)
• Eshan Khadaroo (Bow Wow Wow, Bonie McKee, Psapp, Imogen Heap) • Steve Riley (WASP, LA Guns)
• Joey Covington (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna)
• Kevin Jackson (George Lynch, Lava Bone)
• Scott Coogan (Violet’s Demise, Brides Of Destruction)
• R.J. Parnell (Spinal Tap)
• Billy Vits (Grammy Nominated Artist, Grand Rapids Symphony)
• Mike Crisis (Disney, Mitch Musso, Naked Eyes)
Singers
• Lou Rawls Jr.
• Michael Damian
• Quincy
• Pamela Williams (Weapon Of Choice, Snoop Dogg) • Tyra Juliette (ELO, Demi Lovato)
• Darrel DeBarge
• Nycole (Earth Wind & Fire, Sheila E.)
• Oni Logan (Lynch Mob, Violets Demise)
• Neil Turbin (Anthrax)
• Abby Gennet (SLUNT)
Engineers
• Michael Perfitt (Trevor Horn, Seal, Wendy & Lisa)
• Mark Valentine (Lisa Loeb, Ozzy Osbourn, George Lynch)
• Paul Ratajczak (Major Motion Picture Mix Engineer)
• Dee Robb, Bruce Robb, Joe Robb (Go-Go's, Jane's Addiction, Aerosmith,
Devo, Public Enemy, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz)
• Robi Banerji (The Rolling Stones, Kiss, Bon Jovi, U2, Green Day)
• Skip Saylor (Tom Petty, Billy Idol, Guns n Roses, Isley Brothers, Jane’s Addiction, Britney Spears, Chaka Kahn, Julian Lennon, Duran Duran, Black Flag, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Nine Inch Nails)
Bands Sean has opened for and shows he’s played:
Jane’s Addiction, Sponge, The International Swingers, Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Figures On The Beach, Pato Banton, Gordon Lightfoot, Insane Clown Posse, 40 Cycle Hum, Elco, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Information Society, Donnie Osmond, Verve Pipe, The Motor City Music Awards State Theatre Detroit MI, Reggae Sun Splash. WGRD Summerstock, Earth Day Concert MSU Stadium, The AMFA Awards Alex Theater Glendale CA, Alice Cooper and Grand Funk Railroad.
Films Sean Has Scored:
• Joe Killionaire 2004 - Park City Film Festival Award “Best Original Music” Dances With Films Festival Award “Best Song”
• A Diamond in the Rough 2017
Awards Sean has received:
AMFA (Armenian Grammy) for work with Armenian artist Sako on his album album Gravity, Addy Award for his work on the state of Florida’s PSA “Don’t Feed The Dolphins”, Webby Award for his work on “Watch Blue Movies”, Park City Film Festival Award for his film score for “Joe Killionaire”.
- Screen name:
- WestRecords
- Member since:
- Oct 01 2023
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
I have a wide range of influences raging from classic R&B & Funk to New Wave, Alternative, Rock, Hard Rock, Electronica and Pop.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- DJ:
- Advanced
- Electronic Music:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I have 16 guitars and basses and a plethora of tube amplifiers by Fender, Marshall, Vox, Orange as well as boutique amps, pedals and efx.
