alan324204 + Musician in East Lothian, SC

SEEKING

ABOUT

I have been playing various genres of music since my teens. Funk blues rock jazz and been in various bands on a part time basis both as a guitarist /vocalistand bass player. I am now retired from my day job as an architect and am playing acoustic guitar and singing in a blues and jazz trio of guitar bass and drums . I enjoy reharmonising older songs in a different style or beat, and am alwys interested in meeting new musicians. I also write.

Screen name:

alan324204

Member since:

Mar 11 2017

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

50

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Influences

Well they start at Eric Clapton and Hendrix and old bluesers like lead belly Robert Johnson Freddie King, Buddy Guy but also Richie Havens moving onto Jazzers such as Charlie Bryd, Miles Davis and Anton Jobim. Many others to numerous to mention here.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

Dobro:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Principal instrument just now is a MARTIN six string Acoustic, Also a Taylor 6 string nylon acoustic and 1920s Dobro cone guitar. Electric instruments are a 1960s Gibson
L5 semi accosutic archtop, a Fender Stratocaster fitted with a midi pickup and a squire 4 string bass ( actually great value for the money!) Electronics are a a marshall acoustic guitar amp a fender loud amp and various gizmos. Mikes and recording equipment.

MUSIC