SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Didgeridoo, 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 voice sculpted in warmth and resolve, “clear as glass, rich as mahogany, projected with dignity, yet always drenched in feeling”. Every phrase arrives with intention. Every note is clothed in restraint and majesty. There is no excess. Only essence.
- Screen name:
- benybanez
- Member since:
- Jul 28 2025
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Aretha Franklin – phrasing, emotional command
Donny Hathaway – warmth and spiritual integrity
Nina Simone - Jazz essence
Billie Holiday - Emotional influence and sophistication
Mahalia Jackson – gospel foundation
Sam Cooke – classic soul resonance
George Michael – vocal clarity and technical polish
Ella Fitzgerald – agility, articulation
Whitney Houston – vocal discipline, control
Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, George Benson, Frank Sinatra, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Bruno Mars, Billie Joel, Otis Redding
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Expert
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Microphone
Sound system
