ivanjm + Musician in Castle Rock, CO

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Lead vocalist for a variety of genres. Also play rhythm guitar and various percussion instruments.

Music Bio:
Ivan Marchena: Vocalist, Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter

Ivan Marchena has been performing since 1996, playing at festivals, private parties, listening rooms, restaurants, bars and breweries throughout the U.S. and internationally. Ivan is known as the lead singer for several south Florida bands, both original and tribute, specializing in Rock/Pop and acoustic. He’s recorded music in various studios in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale with The Druids, Red Skies and Knees Up. He is currently performing with local bands The Chelsea Beat, which specializes in the British Invasion, Rhythm Jones & the Vinyl Shop, a modern rock act, and Three Act Night, a tribute act celebrating the music of The Rascals, Three Dog Night and The Bee Gees.

Screen name:

ivanjm

Member since:

Jan 15 2015

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

The Beatles, U2, Radiohead, REM, The Zombies (and all things British Invasion and New Wave), Cage The Elephant, The Killers, Flaming Lips, Pumpkins, Wilco, XTC, Dylan, Joel, Springsteen, Smiths/Morissey, Elvis (Presley and Costello), Big Star, Counting Crows, Neil Young, Bowie, Too many to mention!

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Vocalist - Baritone:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Other:

Advanced

Steel guitar:

Advanced

Other Percussion:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Full, all pro PA, mics, guitars (acoustic and electric).

MUSIC