Billy Mac Solo / CAB FARE Duo-Trio + Band in Huntsville, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

Billy Mac'...a solo act searching for a musical partner for gigging as a duo. New to Huntsville and primarily looking for a guitar player who sings. The solo show uses keyboard , electronic drummer, and a vocal harmonizer. Nothing is prerecorded: It's live music ! An extensive and varied working repertoire is in place, but there is always room for new material.

Screen name:

bmc29

Member since:

Sep 27 2011

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

5

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

74 years

Influences

Billy's influences begin with the early Rock n Roll of the 1950's & 60's, Classic and recognizable rock, pop, folk, country and blues tunes from the 50's - 80's....I play a lot of recognizable music that is high energy and creates the opportunity to dance, tap your toe, or sing along. Fifties Dance ,Sixties Folk, Country, Canadiana, Singer/Songwriters of the 60's- 70's,Classic Rock n Pop, Summer Patio Tunes etc...
COVERS: Beatles, Eagles, CCR, Clapton, Springsteen, John Cougar, Bob Seger, Joe Cocker, Linda Ronstadt, Carole KIng, The Drifters, Jim Croce, The Band,David Wilcox, Steve Miller, Billy Joel, Elton John, Juice Newton,Jimmy Buffet, DYLAN,Van Morrison,James Taylor, Kristofferson,Johnny Cash, Trouper, Tom Petty, Eddie Vedder, The Turtles and many more.............

Members Of Band

SOLO act...just me ! Have worked with a variety of musicians with my duo, "Cab Fare " which is billed as " Billy Mac & Friends ".
I tend to play street festivals, fairs, corporate events, private parties. I also enjoy performing for dances at Legions, entertaining at retirement facilities and my favourite " Summer Patio's

EQUIPMENT

I use the Roland RD700GX Keyboard as my main instrument and enhance synth sounds with a KorgPS60 and Roland JD-xi synth's. The rest is a complete set up for a band for large or small events including, mains, monitors, microphones, stands and all supporting gear. all the sound and PA gear is Yorkville Sound, including the M1610 /10 channel 1600 watt Amp/Mixing Board. I also use a Traynor bass amp for the keys.

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