harpman1952 + Musician in Penticton, BC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Gerry Pearson has played Blues Harmonica for over 50 years. Influenced by Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite and James Cotton. Gerry is originally from Montreal where he and his brother formed a band (SKY) where they played their original music in the late 70's. He has recently moved (2017) from St Albert AB where he was in the band "Big Daddy and the Blues Hound" and "Blues Emporium". Gerry's passion for blues harmonica has allowed him to play with many seasoned musicians in the Edmonton and British Columbia areas. Presently living the dream in Penticton he is collaborating with new musicians to bring his flavor of blues with the band "Blues Juniors". Blues Juniors has disbanded due to lead Guitarist/vocalist moving to Mexico. Want to startup new local band and have a bassist,drummer require a guitar vocalist for blues harmonica driven music. Send message with experience.

Screen name:

harpman1952

Member since:

May 28 2017

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

50

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Slim Harpo, Snooky Pryor, Charlie Musselwhite, George Harmonica Smith, SRV, Eric Clapton,James Cotton, John Mayall, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Albert King, Albert Collins, Peter Green, Duane Allman, Johnny Winter, Albert King, BB King, Bobby Bland, Howling Wolf Willie Dixon, Jimmy Hendrix, ZZ Top, Delbert McClinton

Instrument experience:

Harmonica:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Suzuki Hammond harmonicas, Suzuki Blues Masters, Lee Oskars (Minor and flat keys) Shure 520 Microphone, Turner Microphone, Audix Fireball Microphone, and Fender Blues Jr Amp.,Sennheiser A935 Vocal Mic

MUSIC