donnie1778140

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, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

I AM,...a
DRUMMER / VOCALIST experienced in performing,..
SOUL, + CASSIC ROCK, + LATIN*Rhythms, +
POP ROCK, + Motown Soul, + R&B, + Modern & Traditional Country music.
I Have performed in OVER 1,000 + GIGs since 1965 I can offer 1st Tenor vocal range + a developed EAR for vocal harmonies & parts singing plus LEAD Singing while Drumming when called on to contribute to the overall performance.
I can offer my Drumming & Singing Skills either as a,..
"FILL-IN" or "ON-Call" for hire Drummer or to be:: A Possible Dedicated Band-Member Drumming Position to play occasionally in The Kansas City area.
Donnie K 816 985 3797 [email protected]
Don Knecht FB : -) / /
Donnie Knecht Music FB

Screen name:: donnie1778140
Member since:: Apr 15 2024; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 60
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Days

Influences

I have continually and always been INFLUENCED by:

ANY & ALL - Drummers & Vocalists

& Percussionists !
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but, IN ADDITION,...

My,...
DRUMMING & Other Percussion
Styles & Chops,...has been INFLUENCED by The Popular Music of;

Santana, Earth-Wind-and Fire, Motown SOUL, Sergio Mendes & Brazil66/77, +,....
by any: JazzRock,+ any:... BluesRock Groups of those Drumming & many rhythmic Styles of rhythm & percussion !

My,...
R O C K & POP- ROCK genre's of
LEAD SINGING- & Vocal styling's has been INFLUENCED by- The Popular Music of;

Bee Gees, Bryan Adams, Neil Diamond, Jackson Browne, Johnny Rivers, Doobie Bros, Boz Skaggs, The Guess Who, Led Zeppelin,
Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Roy Orbison, Eric Burdon, The Righteous Brother's, Rod Stewart, 3-Dog Night, CSN, BREAD, The Band, The Dirt Band
Del Shannon, Dion, Gene Pitney, Elvis, John Fogerty,
Tony Joe White, Bob Segar, The MaMa's & The Pappas,
The Moody Blues, Air Supply, Journey, Don Henley,...and more

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My,..
1st & 2nd TENOR VOCAL SINGING RANGE of Harmony parts structure & understanding of the dynamics of Voice control was taught to me by / with Professional instruction.
Vocal - Harmonizing & Blending understanding of voice and singing parts was achieved in a class room setting over a period of several years arriving at an accelerated understanding to be applied to concert level of performing
in Choir and Ensemble Singing groups gained with
professional instruction and guidance for over 3+ years.
I have applied this formal voice training to my over-all Career of many years of Performing !
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My,...
S O U L + Motown SOUL, + Blue Eyed SOUL, + R & B genre's
LEAD SINGING- Vocals has been INFLUENCED by- The Popular Music of;

Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Sam & Dave,
The Four Tops, Harold Melvin & The blue Notes, The O'Jays, Stevie Wonder, Al Green
JJ Jackson, Edwin Starr, Neville Brothers, Marvin Gaye,
Bob Cubin, The Fabulous Flippers, The Magnificent Men,
Delbert McClinton,
(TWO - local Bands based out of Kansas City, Mo. ...
The Nomads & Gerry Mac & The Mac Truk)

Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin,
Martha Reeves,
Tina Turner, Mariah Carey, Beyonce', Dusty Springfield,...and more
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My,...
ECLECTIC - ACOUSTIC "Cabaret & Easy Listening"
LEAD SINGING- Vocally INFLUENCED by- The Popular Music of;

Paul Simon, Lou Rawls, Richie Havens, Curtis Mayfield, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell
New Grass Revival, CSN&Y, Gordon Lightfoot, AMERICA,
Dirt Band, Dan Fogelberg, The We 5,...and more
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My,...
COUNTRY Music genre
LEAD SINGING- Vocally INFLUENCED by- The Popular Music of;
Merle Haggard, Exile, George Strait, Vince Gill,
Toby Keith, Beyonce'
and more,...
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btw,... no drugs,... (never did) !
not a drinker,... (never did) !
non-smoker,... (never did) !
being on time,...( I Luv & prefer to arrive early and stay late
whenever it is appropriate ! )

Staying perpetually connected to people & the cosmos.
always available to chat about Band Bizz & Band Life, etc.
816 985 3797
(please leave message)thx

please send me an e-mail note !
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