Shawn2010

ABOUT

Currently playing with "Northwest Chill" around the Puget Sound area. For dates, search "Northwest Chill" on facebook and friend us! There is also an acoustic version of the band, "Northwest Chillin'" but all play dates are on the band's main facebook page.

My Background? Wide ranging musical experience from dixie land jazz to funk/fusion to top 40 Rock. Experience from small clubs and weddings to large concert hall and large outdoor venues. Toured nationally and internationally, with experience as studio guitarist, singer/song-writer with originals playing mid-atlantic region and nationally.

Screen name:: Shawn2010
Member since:: Aug 28 2010; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very 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
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Eclectic - Not solely influenced by guitarists, as variety makes me think outside the box. Guitarists I have studied: Steve Lukather, Neil Schon, Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, Herb Ellis, Tal Farlow, Carlos Santana, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Mongrain, Stanley Jordan, David Wilcox, and Tal Farlow. Other instrumentalists I have applied to guitar: Jean Luc Ponty (violin), Al Hurt (trumpet), Chic Corea (piano), Herbie Hancock (piano), Stanley Clark (bass), Flea (bass), Al Jarreau (Vocalist), Billy Cobham (Drummer), Steve Gadd (Drummer). Bands that have influenced by style: Toto, Ohio Players, Journey, Rush, Tool, The Rippingtons, and various jazz, celtic, folk, and blues artists. Apparently, I have an identity crisis going on!

Instrument experience:

Vocalist - Tenor:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert
Acoustic Guitar:: Expert
Vocalist:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Mandolin:: Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Multiple electric guitars, 6 & 12-string acoustics all with rack-mounted guitar stuff. High-end versatile sound-system. Additional recording equipment/ability.