SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica, Banjo, Fiddle, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Accordion.ABOUT
Having been born and raised on a farm in Central Saskatchewan, I was influenced by my father, aunt and local musicians with Country / Bluegrass. As a result I fell in love with learning to play the guitar on my own, at a very early age, with the help of music lessons.
As I grew up into my late twenties, I tried to play the violin, taking up and learning to play the mandolin to learn the finger patterns. I also picked up and attempted to learn to play the banjo. I have also learned to play the harmonica.
I played the guitar regular untio my late twenties when due to health reason, my playing was irregular. During this time I joined a church where I began to learn vocals by participating in the choir. During the remaining years I was much influence by Bill Gaither, & Southern Country Gospel
Around 5 years ago I picked up my mandolin and began playing in church worship services, backing up hymn songs as I still do today. For the past few years I have learned to play both harmony and melody parts of over a dozen popular hymns and enjoy listening daily to Bluegrass Gospel and Folk music on Internet Radio.
I'm looking for a group of musicians who are interested in forming a Sounthern Country / Bluegrass gospel Quartet and jammin' or performing at seniors residence
- Screen name:
- laurent39956
- Member since:
- Feb 18 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Chet Atkins, Bill Munro, Lester Flatts, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers, Patsy Cline, Hank Snow, Jerry Reed, Doc Watson, Chuck Berry, Mity Gritty Dirt Band, Willie Nelson, John Denver, Emmy Lou Harris, The Judds, Glen Cambell, Kenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Boys, Gene Autry, Roy acuff, Hank Williams Jr., Elvis Presley, Charlie Pride, Jim Reeves, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton, Kitty Wells, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty, Bill Gaither
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Mandolin:
- Moderate
- Harmonica:
- Intermediate
- Banjo:
- Beginner
- Fiddle:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Morris Acoustic 12-String Guitar, A-Style Acoustic Mandolin with pick up and cable, Shure Mic and cable, Vocals, stand
(I am able to handle the set up of mics, mixer sound board, amp, monitors and speakers, having over 20 years of sound system experience)
I also have a violin (fiddle) and a banjo
