Brett Mcmillan + Musician in Richmond, BC

SEEKING

ABOUT

I am an Ex-Patriot Aussie who has performed almost all styles of music, from Light Opera to hard rock as well as Dinner theatre and Musical Theatre.
I have performed in Australia, New Zealand and Canada and have also toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand in Tribute Shows.
I am also an Impersonator of Elvis, Billy Connolly, Liberace, Tom Jones, Beetlejuice, and most recently as Austin Powers at Australia's premier Movie based Theme park Warner Brothers Movieworld.
I also worked in one of the affiliated parks "Paradise Country" which was an "authentic Aussie farm experience" In that job I was one of the resident singers and performed mostly country and Australian music.
I worked for almost 10 years in a Theatre Restaurant in Brisbane where we nightly performed song, dance comedy and magic. I was also the host of that show for most of my 10 year tenure.
I have worked in Clubs and RSL's throughout Australia and New Zealand in Duo's, Trio's Quartets and Showbands as well as Roving Characters.

Screen name:

Brett Mcmillan

Member since:

Jul 05 2006

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

I can sing just about anything, and I also have a knack for mimicry.
I feel that if you are going to cover other peoples songs, you will be singing someones favourite song, so sing it how they like to hear it. Having said that, I love taking a song and making it my own.
I love the classics, Elvis, Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Manhattan Transfer, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Doobie Brothers etc. I also enjoy Robbie Williams ("Swing When You're Winning" and the others).
Being Australian I also enjoy the Australians. Little River Band, Cold Chisel, INXS (the REAL INXS!!!!), John Farnham.
I also have found a new appreciation for country (Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson etc)
I also feel that Harmonies are important. I think a band sounds so much better when there is at least 3 part harmonies.
Not into Heavy stuff (Thrash Crash or Bash Metal or punk)

Instrument experience:

Background Singer:

Expert

Vocalist:

Expert

Vocalist - Alto:

Expert

Vocalist - Baritone:

Expert

Vocalist - Bass:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Expert

Trombone:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

AKG Lead mics x 2,
Sennhiesser Radio Mics x 2,
Samson Radio Headset Mic x 1,
Soundcraft Powerstaion 600 watt Powered Mixer,
Yamaha 3 ways speakers x 2,
Foldback x2,
Par 56 lamps x 6,
Backdrops,
300+ Backing Tracks

MUSIC