martinc

SEEKING

Vocalist, Drums, Piano, Fiddle, Steel guitar.

ABOUT

Songwriter! Pro entertainer 35+ yrs Dances & Bars: Dad-Rock, Folk, Country-Rock, Country
Published song and comedy writer,
Erstwhile Recording Artist
NOW SEEKING dedicated DRUMMER.
Also ISO progressive players such as: STEEL GUITAR (prefferred) Lap Steel/DOBRO, Fiddle/Mando, Keys...lead and Harmony vocals FOR gigs, recording originals ... I get some pretty good gigs, example. New Year's Eve 2016 at Chances Casino, D.C., corporate and local gigs
We have 3 pc. but Would like another player/singer for Dad-Rock and Country-Rock DANCE MUSIC (around the Peace River Country, Dawson Creek and area)
"Marty Peterson's Backwoods Revival",
"Marty Party & The Everly's"

"SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSICIAN"
I do not believe that musicians should play freebies for "exposure", especially when the till is ringing...wanna dance you gotta pay the fiddler...
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I have worked in bands as;
Front-man, Side-man, Straight-man, Duo act,
studio musician/vocalist, Sound and PA, road manager, artist manager, bassist, guitarist, rhythm, drum machine

Screen name:: martinc
Member since:: Oct 11 2005; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 35
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Too numerous to mention...I am influenced by all genres but my list will include, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, John Fogerty/CCR/Blue Ridge Rangers, NItty Gritty Dirt Band, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, The Eagles & Classic Rock Radio, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Waylon, Joe South, Jackson Browne, The British Invasion, Byrds, Blue Rodeo, Bob Dylan, Big Sugar, Classic Rock, Uncle Emmett, Brian Rushfeldt to name a few

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Bass Guitar:: Moderate
Vocalist:: Moderate
Banjo:: Intermediate
Lead Guitar:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha MB-3 4 string electric bass
Kala U-Bass
David Eden Pro mini-bass rig
Made in Japan "C" Neck Fender
Telecaster Custom '62 reissue (1986)
Fender Squier Telecaster reissue 1972 Custom
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar
Fender 5 string banjo
YAMAHA 16 Channel Board
(3) 350-500w EV powered monitor speakers
Full Powered P.A. Yorkville 800w powered fronts and sub
Shure SM58 Mic
Shure SM57 Mic
Shure Super55 Mic
Boss VE-5

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