john von zuben
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ABOUT

Based in Whitby, with over 40 years of experience as a musician in the GTA, from solo performances for benefits; rhythm/acoustic/electric guitar, lead and backup vocals with a 4 piece blues band to leading/accompanying a worship music ensemble and being a guest musician on CFTOs mass for shut-ins. Appeared with Maurice Libby aka Whiteboy Slim as a guest artist at the NXNE music festival in Toronto.

I am an eclectic and versatile performer, with straight ahead vocals with a style that has been honed and influence by many artists and groups: Lightfoot, Croce, Chapin, Stevens, Valdy, Blue Rodeo, Mclean, Taylor, Irish Rovers, Clancy Brothers, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Taj Mahal to name but a few.

Screen name:
john von zuben
Member since:
May 05 2022
Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
50
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

Blues ( delta to contemporary - Johnson to SRV)
Folk (Lightfoot, Croce, McTell, Chapin, Dylan)
Celtic (Clancy Brothers, Barra MacNeils The Irish Rovers, GBS)
Pop (Clapton, Beatles, Creedance, The Band, Blue Rodeo)
In a league of their own - Leonard Cohen
Brazillian - Bossa Nova

Instrument experience:

Vocalist - Tenor:
Expert
Rhythm Guitar:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Zager ZAD50CE 6
Ovaion Balladeer 12
Ibanez 12
Ibanez Roadstar (strat style)
Ibanez Hollow AS73
Peavy amps
Sonart PA system

MUSIC