JonLoomes

SEEKING

Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Lead Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Harmonica, Other, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

I've been a musician pretty much all my life. Just for clarification, this is my full time job, not a hobby. Slightly famous on the UK folk scene, I've played literally thousands of gigs over the years. Ex national youth choir, classically trained opera singer and pianist, these days I concentrate of folk and world music sounds, although my attitude is far more punk rock than most of the genre. I'm also a luthier, and for the last 20 years or so I have run Talking Cat Recordings, a studio specialising in recording predominantly acoustic music.
www.talkingcat.co.uk

Screen name:: JonLoomes
Member since:: Jan 22 2020; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Touring
Years playing music:: 45
Gigs played:: Over 100
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week

Influences

As a guitarist, Martin Carthy, Nic Jones. With an electric, I'd love to be able to play like Mick Ronson (David Bowie's guitarist), but no-one can.

Instrument experience:

Fiddle:: Expert
Vocalist:: Expert
Vocalist - Baritone:: Expert
Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Acoustic Guitar:: Expert
Keyboard:: Expert
Piano:: Expert
Background Singer:: Expert
Violin:: Advanced
Banjo:: Advanced
Mandolin:: Advanced
Ukulele:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Oh blimey? How long have we got.... There are 4 hurdy gurdies in a cabinet opposite me, there are 40-50 assorted instruments in this room alone. I have good gear. If you need something specific just ask.