richard154306

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Tenor, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica, Banjo, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar.

ABOUT

I've recorded approximately 8 songs in 2015 and had 2 more recordings in 1965 when I payed for the Cavemen and a couple more previous to that time when played for the Sinners back in Montral.

Screen name:: richard154306
Member since:: Aug 23 2025; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 60
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week

Influences

Like most musicians I was influenced by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Ventures, the Shadows, Chet Atkins, George Benson, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Garry Moore, and the list goes on and on.

Instrument experience:

Harmonica:: Expert
Harp:: Expert
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Background Singer:: Moderate
Keyboard:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Presently I have my work horse Fender Stratocaster, my Hofner Club Bass and a Epiphone SG Bass, and looking to purchase a Joe Pass Emperor II jazz guitar.
I have 5 amps rainging from a 5 watts Boss eBand for recording, 2 Fender Champion 30 & 50 watts and last a Fender Rumle 40 watts speaker cab with a Traynor 200 watts amp.
I also have a good collection of harmonicas in most populat keys C,D,E,F,G,A,B,F#, and more of different brands. I mostly play SUZUKI harps but also have Honer and Fender collection.