russ1438855

SEEKING

Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Steel guitar, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.

ABOUT

I'm an electric guitarist. Primarily interested in electric blues, preference toward British styles, big band blues, etc. Things that are just a bit more interesting than the same ol' 12-bar. Also really dig soul and 60's R&B, and some roadhouse stuff. Lots and lots of playing time, multi-band experience. Maybe a little bit of keyboard ability, but I can't say I'm a keyboardist (I do own a Hammond though).
Mostly interested in finding some people to play mostly blues with. I'd like to get more committed with other musicians than for it to be just a jam. Want to learn more sophisticated songs than just 3-chord 12-bar. If we get good and want to play out some, that's fine but not really interested in going full tilt and trying to play gigs three weekends a month. No job, so I can play any time.

Screen name:: russ1438855
Member since:: Feb 12 2020; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Moderately Committed
Years playing music:: 50
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week

Influences

Clapton, Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Blasters, Los Lobos, Marshall Crenshaw, Joe Bonnamassa, Derek Trucks, Allman Brothers, early Fleetwood Mac, Savoy Brown, and endless stream of American guitarists.