Paul Vineyard

SEEKING

Band to Join.

ABOUT

I am a Multi-instrumentalist with 25 years + of professional performance experience. I play blues harmonica, bass, guitar, percussion and keys. I have played in blues bands, jazz bands, classic rock, and duets. I am also a professional visual artist, photographer, videographer, and graphic designer.

My main was blues harmonica and percussion for many years. For the past 10 years, I've been playing bass, and have been playing keys as well. I am currently seeking a new project in the Central Ohio region.

Screen name:: Paul Vineyard
Member since:: Dec 23 2013; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 25
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Galactic, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Robin Trower, Dannt Gatton, The Poets of Rhythm, John Lee Hooker, Bookert T. and the MG's, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Fr. Lonnie Smith, Tony Monaco, Jimmy Smith, Phish, Sting Cheese Affect, Bob Marley, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Jaco Pastorius, Gary Clark Jr., Frank Zappa, Charles Mingus, Black Keys, Storyville, Nina Simone, Paul Simon, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, and many, many more!

Instrument experience:

Other Percussion:: Expert
Harmonica:: Expert
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Advanced
Background Singer:: Advanced
Vocalist:: Moderate
Keyboard:: Moderate
Piano:: Moderate
Vocalist - Tenor:: Intermediate
Drums:: Intermediate
Dobro:: Intermediate
Lead Guitar:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Dean Custom Select - 4 String Bass, Phil Jones Bass Cub II bass head, Fender Bassman (cab), Sydel harmonicas, Supro Blues King 8, Fender FM212 DSP, Djembe, Congas, Cajon, and all sorts of guitars. I have some PA equipment, stands, etc.