smmllr

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Keyboard, Piano, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Upright bass, Cello, Clarinet.

ABOUT

I’ve been a semi-professional musician for 30+ years. I founding member of the Des Moines based all-original blues/rock band, The Accidental Sisters. I fronted the mainstream great American songbook based 2nd Avenue Jazz Band. I perform solo guitar/vocal jazz/blues/Americana for lounge/reception/banquet venues. I am a volunteer musical accompanist for the cantorial staff at Des Moines’ Temple B’nai Jeshurun synagogue.

Screen name:: smmllr
Member since:: Jul 07 2023; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 45
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week

Influences

Classic rock, mainstream jazz, Delta blues, folk. Specific artists range from John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, and Lightning Hopkins to Carlos Santana, Pete Townshend, Mark Knopfler, and Keith Richards, to Tom Waits, Rickie Lee Jones, and Bob Dylan to Jim Hall, John Coltrane, and Charles Mingus to fill in whatever blanks fit in there.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Acoustic Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Dobro:: Advanced
Vocalist:: Moderate
Ukulele:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Too many guitars, amps, and PA equipment to list. I’m well-endowed for most gigs. I’ve got a very respectable mid-level vintage guitar collection that covers the range of 20th-21st century guitar history.