JamesBShamus + Musician in Lombard, IL

ABOUT

I am not seeking to join a band project as a Saxophonist at this time.
However, I do provide PA and Lighting support for local bands at small to medium venues and events if you are interested.
30 years experience performing and running audio.
I provide a Top of the Line portable RCF Sound System. Able to entertain up to 250 guests.
7 Floor monitors available. 32 channel Digital Mixer(X32) with eSnake(S16). 14 mono aux sends. Shure, Sennheiser, AKG & Audix microphones. All Microphone stands and XLR cords also provided.
32 Channel Live Recording.
Audio Technician / Engineer & Stage Manager, In Ear Monitor Technition.

While I still perform with some bands, I also provide sound and lights for several local bands doing small to Medium Shows. One of the bands I have been doing sound for has disbanded so I am looking to expand my clientele. Message me if you are in need of a experienced engineer who understands the needs of musicians to perform at their very best. I have many years experience with IEM's as well.
My main PA consists of RCL (Top of the line) tops with 15" sub bottoms running at ~4K watts. Enough for about 300 people. Small venues, parties & outdoor fests. Sennheiser, Shure, Audix & ATK microphones. 32 channel digital mixer with 14 mixes available. Multi-track live recording of shows also available.

My main influences are Blues, Rock & have played lots of Pink Floyd. As well as some Rockabilly and new wave Jazz. I play the Alto & Tenor Saxophones, MIDI Wind Controller (Yamaha WX5) for other monophonic sounds. I also consider myself a decent vocalist in the Tenor Alto range.
I have performed in front of very large crowds. Mostly with the Pink Floyd Tribute, Think Floyd USA.
I am not interested in playing with a horn section at the moment. For the most part, I have been the lone Saxophone & EWI soloist in most bands I have played with and enjoy that role.
I have also run sequences, click tracks and Video for shows.

I am a gear head. Love to have the latest and greatest. From either my personal gear or on the PA / monitor side. I also enjoy helping others that aren't so much into knowing the proper signal chain and or gain structure in either their own personal gear or PA and Monitor requirements.
I also play a mean tambourine and Cowbell.

Screen name:

JamesBShamus

Member since:

Oct 14 2010

Active within 1 month

Level of commitment:

Just for Fun

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Instrument experience:

Saxophone:

Expert

Background Singer:

Advanced

Other:

Advanced

Other Percussion:

Moderate

Electronic Music:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

2 RCF ART735A Main PA Tops, 2 RCF SUB 705AS.
5 Alto TS310 Floor Monitors, 2 TOA10 Floor Monitos
Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, Audix.
8 ADJ LED MEGA HEX PARs on lighting tree

MUSIC