Austin71

SEEKING

Bass Guitar, Upright bass.

ABOUT

Versatile and experienced guitarist and bassist available. I like any good music with a good feel, particularly retro styles: rockabilly, southern rock, blues and country with a bit of grit and attitude. Good backing and lead vocal.

Ideally looking for a bassist or guitarist into 50s and 60s rock and roll / blues / country to help develop a small group with experienced drummer (already on board) for a few local gigs and festivals.

Screen name:: Austin71
Member since:: Sep 25 2015; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

1950s rock and roll, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Imelda May, Setzer Orchestra, Carl Perkins, Chris Isaak, Cliff and The Shadows, Chicago blues, jump blues, jive, skiffle, bluegrass and Americana

Country: Travis Tritt, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Wynonna Judd, Kacey Musgraves, Brooks and Dunn, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton

Rock: Blackberry Smoke, Ten Years After, Blackfoot, Status Quo, ZZ Top, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Joan Jett, Jeff Healey, Georgia Satellites

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Advanced
Vocalist:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Moderate
Upright bass:: Moderate
Ukulele:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Various custom made Telecaster / Stratocaster / Esquire guitars, 1979 Aria Pro stratocaster, Fender amplifiers, full Yamaha active PA, acoustic upright basses, vintage Aria violin basses, custom made precision basses, Ashdown bass amps