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steve1689025 + Musician in Blue Bell, PA

steve1689025
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SEEKING

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

ABOUT

Hi! I’m a guitarist looking to form a colorful, dynamic, whimsical *instrumental* acoustic band. I’m open to different ideas, but in my head I envision an ensemble of 4-5 people that includes winds (e.g. flutes), bowed strings (e.g. violin), bass, and a percussionist. That said, multi-instrumentalists would be ideal to allow for flexibility.

As for the type of music, I’d like a happy blend of folk, world, indie, country, and even early music, classical, and jazz. I also write a lot of video game music, and I'd like to incorporate some of that into the project.

As for me: I’m in my late 30s, am self-taught at guitar and songwriting, and have a scrappy, confident style. I spent the past several years in Europe as the main guitarist/songwriter in a touring old-school rock band, moved back to ~Philly last year, and am itching to play again. I also play (to varying degrees) piano, bass, uke, and was recently gifted a vintage banjo that I want to fix, learn, and employ in the project.

I understand the need for flexibility in people's lives (my own included), but I'd like to take this seriously with regular practice to craft a set and play around Philly, with the intention of building up to bigger shows, recording, etc.

If this interests you, feel free to reach out at steve [dot] basenfelder [at] g mail [dot] com

Screen name:
steve1689025
Member since:
Mar 07 2023
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
20
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

The Beatles, Dylan, Augie March, The Velvet Underground, Hank Williams, Chopin, Beethoven, Albéniz, The Stones, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Dave Van Ronk, Michael Hurley, Elyse, The Detroit Cobras, Mississippi John Hurt, Manaka Kataoka, Koji Kondo

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:
Expert
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Lead Guitar:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Moderate
Piano:
Intermediate
Drums:
Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Epiphone Jumbo Acoustic-Electric
Fender MIM Strat
Concert ukuele
Some ol' banjo
Shure SM57
Sennheiser e609
Audient id14ii
Logic Pro
M-Audio Keystation midi controller

MUSIC