maplestrat

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Piano, Harmonica, Upright bass.

ABOUT

I've recently moved to Ottawa. I've been active musically since I was a child. I cut my teeth at age 8 learning classical guitar. I grew up on rock as a teenager and discovered blues in my 20's. Numerous recordings, cover/tribute bands, overseas tour, show bands, original bands. I have about 45 years performing exp. I'm partial to Blues, and experienced in other styles. I really dig Island music!
I am looking for, and have begun to form, a Chicago style blues band. Along with Delta blues and modern. Groove is of the upmost importance! Yes, this is coming from a guitar player.
I am looking for a rhythm section.

Screen name:: maplestrat
Member since:: Dec 05 2014; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 50
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

John Hurt, Muddy, Freddie King, Howlin Wolf, BB etc. J.Page, A. Young, D. Allman, T Emmanuel, Chet, G Moore, 70's prog rock, Eric the clever one, D Gilmore, SRV

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Expert
Lead Guitar:: Expert
Acoustic Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

the main stuff: '81 jcm 800 combo, '83 jmc 800 head/cab, digitech rack mount effects units, assorted pedal effects,'79 strat, '79 sg, '71 sg, fender jazz bass, and Eastman om8