ABOUT
Been involved in music since age 4. Took piano lessons back then. Learned to play clariinet at age 7. Played in Eb alto sax in dance band in 60's - mostly big band era stuff. Played in a rock band in school. Studied music at U of A in Edmonton. During that time played in a 6-piece variety group - did weddings, staff parties for companies like John Deere, Simpson-Sears, etc. Played faculty gigs at U of A. Travelled western Canada for 3 years (6 days/week) Took a 27 year leave of absence to raise a family.
Resumed music again in 2005 and have been going ever since.
- Screen name:
- john106645
- Member since:
- Mar 11 2021
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 60
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
Acker Bilk, Dorsey brothers, Stones, Beatles, Turtles, Bob Dylan & the Band,
Herb Alpert and the TJ Brass, Johnny Cash, the Hag, George Strait, Dwight Yoakim, John Prine, James Taylor, Led Zeppelin, Vince Gil, Ricky Skaggs
Instrument experience:
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Clarinet:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Bose L1 Model II B2 PA, 24 and 12 channel Behringer Mixers
PBass, Gibson 4 string bass, Schecter 5 Stringer Fretless Studio Bass, Hohner 5-String Bass, Gibson Acoustic Electric Studio guitar, Fender Delmar Acoustic Electric guitar
Genz-Benz Shenandoah Acoustic Amp
Ampeg Bass System - DR500 head with 15" Cab and 2X10" cab
Traynor small block ComboBass with 15" speaker
