Deputy Dave

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp, Didgeridoo.

ABOUT

UPDATE - I find it very hard with my job to find the time to commit to a 'band'. TBH the thought of lugging heavy equipement around to rehersals etc. is a bit of a pain. BUT.. and this is important...I play all the time.. every day.. I would like nothing more than to find some kindred spirits who take the same casual approach to music and might be up for a monthly or fortnightly catch up either at my place or around the Hallett Cove area.

If you play guitar and are interested in bluegrass I am always keen to get the banjo or mando out and jam.. likewise if you want to play some accoustic or even electric stuff.. but lets make sure we are on the same wavelength.

I play guitars (6 string, 12 string, open tunings, slide, acoustic & electric) and banjo (bluegrass style, melodic and strummed in various tunings). Check out my tracks.

I have a mandolin and can play a handful of songs and uke. I also dabble in percussion or other novelty intstruments like jaw harp, folk harmonica, spoons, tambourines, bongos, congas, shakers etc. I like to learn new things so you could say I'm a jack of all trades but with little formal training. Most things I picked up myself.

I'm hoping to meet some people South of Adelaide who might be interested in doing a collaboration or who have a project on the go that needs a vacalist/guitarist or who are interested in song writing.

I can play electric and some lead stuff but at the moment I've really been doing a lot of finger picking accoustic based stuff like John Prine, Eric Bibb etc. I like bands that have that mix of electric and accoustic.. I also like rock and punk and metal.. I'm really not fussed about genres..

My own music is a reflection of my diverse musical tastes. I really enjoyed playing in a band with a lead vocalist I could do harmonies with. I'm keen to explore singing a bit more and play around with vocal melodies and percussive singing.. I have a Bass/Baritone Voice so much of the modern vocal stuff is too high for my range but I can adapt. Nick Cave is right in my vocal range.

I have plenty of live performance experience and gear. I also have a space for regular rehearsals on a week night available with a PA. I'm confident to do gigs but I also have a life and a job that mean I'm not expecting to tour Australia (unless we get discovered..lol). I'm happy to do one or two gigs per month, starting with a few open mic nights..

Say G'day at davecoll27 at hot mail dot com if you wanna play tunes!!

Screen name:: Deputy Dave
Member since:: Sep 09 2017; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 25
Gigs played:: 10 to 50
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week

Influences

Wide and varied. I have very eclectic taste in music... pretty much anything from folk, country-rock, classic rock, grunge, punk, ska, hard rock, classic metal, reggae, funk, prog, Latin, jazz, ... pretty much anything. I just enjoy playing music with other people - whether original or covers.

I have played at one time or another on guitar:
Doors, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Guns n' Roses, Motley Crue, Beatles, Rolling Stones,Joe Cocker, Alice Cooper, Black Crows, Chuck Berry, The Eagles, Nick Cave, AcDc, Lenny Kravitz, ZZ Top, Albert King, Clapton, Pink Floyd, JJ Cale, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Dire Straits, The Shadows, George Thorogood, Chain, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton, The Ramones, Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Lou Reed, Simon and Garfunkel, Janis Ian, Wilson Picket, Eddy Floyd, Cold Chisel, Silverchair, Nirvana, Velvet Underground, Niel Young, Cat Stevens, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bob Marley, The Police, Bill Withers, Woody Guthrie, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, The Pogues, Van Morrison, U2, INXS, Thin Lizzy, Green Day, Blink 182, The Offspring, .. and heaps of Aussie stuff too...

My original songs are an eclectic collection influenced by a wide range of artists.