SEEKING
Vocalist, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Mandolin, Dobro, Steel guitar, Cello, Ukulele.ABOUT
Currently a two piece (me on acoustic and vocals and a talented female singer). Looking for like minded--and fully vaccinated--folks to pop in and see how it sounds. Check out the listing of artists below and if it intrigues you let us know! penner.tom @ . com.
Working on a set list with originals along with (some or perhaps all of) the following:
When Will I be Loved (Linda Ronstadt)
Miss K (Deer TIck)
Freight Train (Eaglesmith)
He Stopped Loving Her Today (George Jones))
Boots Are Made for Walking (Nancy Sinatra)
Blue Bayou (Linda Ronstadt)
Folsom Prison (Johnny Cash)
We’re not the Jet Set (George Jones)
Country Roads (John Denver)
Desperado (Cactus Blossoms)
Have You Ever Seen the Rain? (CCR)
Rhinestone Cowboy (Glen Campbell)
In Spite of Ourselves (John Prine)
The Battle (Ryan Adams)
Old sh*t (Miranda Lambert)
Jackson (Johnny Cash)
Rundown Neighbourhood (Lindi Ortega)
The Devil Is All Around (Shovels and Rope)
- Screen name:
- tom709
- Member since:
- Feb 23 2019
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Too many to count, though a few critical artists would be: John Prine; Kris Kristofferson; REM; Indigo Girls; Blind Pilot; Said the Whale; Decemberists; Sarah Harmer; Stars; the Hip; Weakerthans; Shovels and Rope; Lights; Avett Brothers; Beatles; James Taylor; Jayhawks; Vic Chestnut; Simon and Garfunkel; Tom Waits; the Who; Wilco; Dire Straits, the Smiths, Joni Mitchell, Counting Crows, Guster, Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, Native Sibling, Wind and the Wave, Big Little Lions, Billy Bragg, Jane Siberry, Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, the Lemonheads, Split Enz, Mutton Birds et al....
Instrument experience:
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Moderate
- Ukulele:
- Intermediate
- Electronic Music:
- Intermediate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Several acoustics (a Martin and several Yammies) a Strat, Fender Blues Deluxe amp, several SM57s, also a couple of condenser mics.
MUSIC
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Devil is All Around
Devil is All Around Genre: Americana
This is a Shovels and Rope tune that we love to do. Would be very happy with more accompaniment, though!
