CrunchyBits

SEEKING

Band to Join.

ABOUT

I am a piano & keyboard player, in my late 50s, chill & easy-going, looking to join an established group for regular rehearsals/jamming and occasional gigs. I'm committed to learning new tunes, doing whatever synth programming those tunes require, and working out fun and interesting arrangements. I'm easy to work with, very collaborative, and always show up prepared.

I've been playing keys for a long time, primarily in my home studio, but my only recent band experience has been with the Spring 2026 Jam Club Toronto program. Other than singing in the car, I do not have much experience in backing vocals, but I'm happy to give it shot.

Based in north Scarborough, I am able to travel within Toronto, York Region and Durham for rehearsals, and my schedule is very flexible.

Screen name:: CrunchyBits
Member since:: Jun 02 2026; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Under 10
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week

Influences

Rock & Pop: Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Genesis, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Jimmy Buffett, Bee Gees, Journey, Bon Jovi, Boston, The Cars, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Toto, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Gordon LIghtfoot, Joe Jackson, Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, Neil Diamond, Roxy Music, Steely Dan, Styx, Supertramp.

Funk/Soul/R&B: Stevie Wonder, Motown, Sade, Earth Wind & Fire, Ray Charles, Bruno Mars, The Teskey Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Commodores, Bill Withers, Van Morrison, Chic, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sly & The Family Stone

Jazz/Jazz-Pop: Diana Krall, Stacey Kent, Bill Laurence, GoGo Penguin, Snarky Puppy, Four80East, Kait Dunton, Lydian Collective, Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, Jane Monheit.