SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Upright bass.ABOUT
Available to session or play for the right project or tribute band!
Recently playing or played for Santana Tribute band, Dean Abbott band, Sheldon Keys band, a guest for Dave Bath and the Hot Tubs.
Currently, the styles I play are Soul, Country, Rockabilly, Funk, Reggae, Alternate Originals Folk and Surf/Blues.
Traditionally, I play a spectrum of genres: Variety of Rock, Fusion/Prog, Blues, Soul, World, Latin, Reggae, Jazz, Funk and Country.
History: I've played in covers/corporate Bands since my mid-Teens playing Folk, Dance and Country covers, metal, pub rock and blues outfits. Filled in
swing Big Bands (Jazz). Played in pubs to 5 star venues to festivals.
Looking for creative and experienced/educated musicians or bands for writing, recording, gigging or projects.
Age agnostic and quick learner. I could learn from you or you learn from me!
Contact pereimike at gmail
- Screen name:
- MikeSessions
- Member since:
- Jan 17 2013
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
60's to 90's rock. Jazz, Funk, Blues, Soul, Gospel, Country Folk, Latin and World Music.
Below are just as an idea of some of my influences and current interests. It doesn't mean that I can play them all :)
Fusion: Scofield, Miles, Steely Dan, Mahavishnu, Shakti.
Roots & Blues: Harry Manx, John Butler, Johnson, Hooker, Tom Waits. Eric Bibb, Gary Clark, Robert Cray, Bonamassa, Harper, Cale
Soul and Funk: Neville Bros, Meters, Charles Bradley, Liz Wright. James Brown, Sharon Jones, John Mayer
Gospel: Blind Boys, Staple sisters,
Smooth: Benson, FourPlay, Sting, Krall
Latin: Santana, Sandoval, Santana, Bueno Vista SC.
Jazz: Burrell, Fritsell, Hall, Stern, Rosenwinkle, Henderson, Gambale
Country: Brent Mason, Paisely, Stapleton.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
I possess good professional and eclectic gear for a period and genre appropriate sound!
