SEEKING
Band to Join, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboard.ABOUT
Who am I? Very good guitarist (and I can read), half-assed keyboardist (can play rock stuff, but I’m no Keith Emerson), decent singer (if you like Jimmy Buffet – I’m not a Chris Cornell). I have pro-gear and 50 years+ continuous playing/writing/recording. MM in composition, published on Dobermann-Yppan, experienced in, rock, blues, progressive rock, alt-rock, goth, film-score and musical theatre. Currently playing keyboards with the Snakeboy Johnson Band (Texas blues, rock, and soul).
What am I looking for? Working performance situation – music is a performing art. Money is good.
What am I not looking for? Non-paid studio projects, esoteric non-performing jams.
What would I like to do? Power trio + singer or 4-piece playing big-ass rock, from The Who to The Foos. Songs that people recognize, maybe even didn’t expect to hear. Nothing that would be appropriate for a lounge and nothing obscure (I can do esoteric and obscure in my own studio).
About the audio tracks:
“I Am” – From the band ‘M’ I was in 20 years ago, tragically playing the Hollywood strip when it was no longer a ‘thing’ (but still fun). I wrote the music and played guitar.
“Am I Really Wrong?” – From my San Francisco prog-rock band ScienceNV. I wrote the music and lyrics, played most of the guitars and keys, and mixed it.
“The Eunuch” – Again from ScienceNV. I wrote the music and lyrics, played one of the two guitars, sang (the baritone part!) and mixed it.
- Screen name:
- jim1320581
- Member since:
- Oct 18 2018
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- 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
Influences
Allman Brothers, Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Oingo Boingo, SRV, Korn, Tool, Gentle Giant, ELP, Deep Purple, The Who, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Garbage
Instrument experience:
- Electronic Music:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Instruments:
Godin ACS SA with GR55;
Carvin Alan Holdsworth model;
Stratocaster (modified with Ghost pickups);
70s Gibson SG;
Warmoth synth guitar
Dan Electro 12-string
60s Gibson J-50
Korg Nautilus 88
Roland DSS 61
Studiologic Sledge 2.0
Hammond XK-1c
Soft Synths
Fender, Marshall, Behringer, Mackie, Boss amplification
MUSIC
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I Am
I Am Track number: 1 Year: 2004 Album: Songs of the Times Genre: Rock
for my guitar work; I wrote the music and the song appeared on the Emily O'Neary album Songs of the Times.
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Am I Really Wrong
Am I Really Wrong Track number: 2 Year: 2017 Album: The Quest for Prester John Volume Two Genre: Progressive
for my keyboard and guitar work; I wrote this for the ScienceNV album The Quest for Prestor John, Volume 1.
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The Eunuch
The Eunuch Track number: 3 Year: 2017 Album: The Quest for Prester John Volume One Genre: Progressive
for my vocal and guitar work; I wrote the music and lyrics, Dave Graves played the awesome synth solo.
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Vasoline (STP cover)
Vasoline (STP cover)
Me on guitar and vocals
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Redline
Redline Album: The Third Society soundtrack Genre: Electronic
from the score I wrote for the movie The Third Society.
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Snapshot
Snapshot Genre: Acoustic
I wrote this song, music and lyrics, but it didn't make it on the Songs of the Times album.
