ABOUT
Interested in jam sessions with other traditional country musicians. (1950's to 1980's). See influences below. I have a space for jamming; in a non-alcohol environment.
Formerly of the "Smokey Heart Band", based in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada. 1992-2002 (lead vocals, rhythm guitar).
Played in various bars and Legions of the Ottawa Valley; the City of Ottawa; and Pontiac County (Quebec). Also played various venues supporting the Budweiser Talent Searches (1980's), in the Toronto, Scarborough, Brampton, Mississauga, and Oshawa areas from 1988-1992; and Vancouver, BC. 1983 to 1987.
Huge fan and participant at the annual Fiddle Park, Pembroke, Ontario.
- Screen name:
- Ronnie Lavigne
- Member since:
- Oct 02 2017
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Merle Haggard, George Jones, Carl Smith, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Dwight Yoakam, Travis Tritt, George Strait, and sooo many more ; )
Instrument experience:
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Dobro:
- Intermediate
- Steel guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Access to jam space; or maybe perform; hall seating capacity is approximately 50 people; with a small dance floor.
.PA, Yorkville Y115 200 watt speakers
.Soundtech 4 channel 150 watt amp.
.Peavey Studio Pro 40 amp.
.2 Sure SM58 mics, and stands.
.2 guitar stands, notebook/tablet stand.
.Fessenden Six Shooter pedal steel guitar.. pedal newbie.
.2 acoustic and semi-acoustic guitars.
.2 semi-acoustic dobros.. one roundneck, one squareneck.
.Roland 76 key digital piano.
.48 bass, and 120 bass accordions.
....and a really old diatonic 3 stop button accordion ; )
.2 Hohner harmonicas, C and G
.and, If needed; also have an older Boss/Roland drum machine. But of course would be much nicer to have a real drummer to jam with ; )
.An autoharp, and a Ukelin, (haha), .. if anyone is over 100 and remembers how to play it ; )
If you have never seen one, well, it's played with a thumb or finger picks, and, a bow.. it's sorta like "violin meets ukulele".. here is a link to a guy who really knows how to play this old and hard to find instrument. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhEyu04vs-Q
MUSIC
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Guitars and Cadillacs (Dwight Yoakam cover), by Ronnie Lavigne and Heather Chaput
Guitars and Cadillacs (Dwight Yoakam cover), by Ronnie Lavigne and Heather Chaput
Guitars and Cadillacs (Dwight Yoakam cover), sung by Ronnie Lavigne with sister, Heather Chaput. Mickey McGivern, lead guitar; Nelson Towns, fiddle; June Biggs, bass.
