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Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Background Singer, Other, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello.ABOUT
We had a crazy 2021 in and out of hospital for infection and then major surgery (unrelated to COVID). We have moved to Atikokan, Ontario. BIG move from Bradford. I've worked as a part time/full time musician/vocalist since I was a teenager in acoustic folk, roots, rock, country, Celtic, lounge and even sang some sea shanties and Harry Belafonte on the after-deck of my dad’s schooner. In 1980, Jesus reached down and pulled me out of a pit. Following that, I gave my life to him and now, as a solo gospel artist I travel with “tracks” – sorry but most musicians don’t want to work for free and small conferences, ladies’ luncheons and Christian missions and churches don’t pay a lot.
I have 2 musically eclectic style (because I can) CD's that have gospel lyrics (because I believe) and a country demo and have performed nearly every genre of music live over the past several decades.
Another lifetime ago I had my own band called Lonesome Dove and was privileged to have played with some excellent studio musicians who often played for people a lot more famous than I. Their willingness allowed me a season of true growth in my vocal range.
Most recently, for eight years, I was with Rammy, a Celtic fusion band that played traditional and contemporary fiddle tunes mixed with an eclectic variety of other genres for which I provided lead and bg vocals and played some pretty fun percussion, including bodhran. Sadly, Rammy dis-banded (sorry for the pun) a few years ago. We all still love each other but things just do run their course. We've talked about getting back together but it hasn't happened and I don't expect it will now as we've all either moved or busy with day jobs. Also, did some work with Earl Grey.Hot! a band that played lounge and easy listening for background at corporate dinners, weddings etc.
The tunes that I have uploaded here are from my own gospel CDs and from my country/rockabilly compilation CD and do not necessarily reflect all the genres that I love to do but rather give you a taste of what I've recorded in the past. The audio song list is eclectic - country/rockabilly/gospel in the lower ranges and Christian contemporary with some soprano thrown in for a little variety.
- Screen name:
- celestez
- Member since:
- Jul 15 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I have a small Yorkville Sound PA that works for me as a solo and with a duo that I was involved in and I am able to do sound from the stage when needed. Yorkville Sound 8 track mixer amp w internal FX. 2 Vega 12's, mics/stands etc.