ross28396

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica.

ABOUT

Playing in several bands over past few years since retirement. Originals recorded with The Durham Project and the 12 Bar Dudes, as well as concept 9-piece band (Committed to Soul) doing The Joe Cocker Story and The Soul Story. Very keen to increase playing opportunities with good musos.

Screen name:: ross28396
Member since:: Mar 22 2017; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 50
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Clapton (old and new), Beatles, Van Morrison, Keb Mo, Eric Bibb, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Sting, Joe Cocker, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, to name a few.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Expert
Upright bass:: Advanced
Vocalist - Tenor:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Play both 4 string Fender Jazz and 5 string Ibanez electric basses as well as Upright double bass. GK700RB bass head through Ashdown 15" and 2x10" cabinets, either used together or just one cabinet for smaller gigs.
Four string (upright) double bass with pickup on the bridge.
Fender Kingman acoustic 4 string bass for the right tunes.