markiep71 + Musician in Chester, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I'm a prolific songwriter of soul, funk, serious and quirky pop and a competent funk rythm guitarist, acoustic guitarist, basic keyboard player and vocalist I already have my own funk/soul live band playing my originals but mainly 70s soul/funk covers. Always looking to collaborate on live or recording projects with singers and musicians for soul/funk based projects, acoustic or quirky pop or easy listening/smooth jazz. If you're a band looking for a solid rhythm guitarist in all genres or if you're a singer looking for good quality pop, soul, funk material get in touch!

Screen name:

markiep71

Member since:

Oct 21 2013

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

George Benson, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, James Taylor, Curtis Mayfield, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Roddy Frame, XTC, They Might Be Giants, Ray Davies, Brian Wilson, Randy Newman, Neil Hannon, Gilbert O'Sullivan (the list goes on!)

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Intermediate

Acoustic Guitar:

Intermediate

Keyboard:

Intermediate

Bass Guitar:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Gibson 335 copy made better by a Roland Cube 30X, Sennheiser Mic, Decent Ashton Electro acoustic guitar, Electric piano.

MUSIC