SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist, Vocalist - Baritone, Trumpet, Trombone, Steel guitar, Saxophone, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Other Percussion, Other, Lead Guitar, Keyboard, Harmonica, Drums, Bass Guitar, Background Singer, Acoustic Guitar.ABOUT
Hi there.. well I've studied music and piano throughout school and at Southampton University, and have been playing piano since the age of 6, gaining Grade 8 and reaching to a much higher standard of playing beyond that up to diploma level. I used to be based in the Shepherd's Bush/Hammersmith area in west London, now currently in the Surrey area, and I have previously been involved in several other bands on the London music scene, including several originals pop/rock bands and artists, and a soul/motown/rnb tribute covers function band and other private party function band work. After a rather lengthy hiatus break of around ten years from things due to kids and family life getting in the way etc.. yes seemingly half a fricking lifetime!.. I am now looking to finally resurrect my music and performing again and join a new exciting talented professional band, or bands, be it covers, tribute, function/corporate or originals etc, and collaborate with some fun exciting gifted musicians with similar artistic and life influences, and also at some stage carry on with more songwriting as well as performing and doing shows and gigs again (not for being paid diddly squat peanuts though!). Music and playing the piano/keyboards has always been my main passion, so if you think you've got anything to offer that might interest me and you're after a talented pianist/keyboardist then get in touch!
- Screen name:
- GreatBallsOfFire
- Member since:
- Jan 18 2006
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
I've got many influences, not just the ones I've selected from the above list! I love all kinds of styles of music, and a lot of my influences are around elton john and billy joel style of playing, jazz, blues, funk, soul, rocknroll and also indie pop/rock and classic rock artists.. so a very broad and versatile range in other words!
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Expert
- Piano:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Korg Triton Studio 76-key
Roland Fantom G7 76-key
Yamaha SY85 61-key synth
Roland A-90 full length 88-key hammer action
Roland sound effects module
Roland 120W keyboard amplifier
Sennheiser, Shure and Peavey microphones
Mic stand
Really wanting to purchase a few new keyboards at some point, when money actually allows me to!
