StephenRay

SEEKING

Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Dobro, Drums, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - General, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.

ABOUT

Started playing again after 3 year hiatus, recent videos of improvising to some flithy blues by Kenny wayne shepherd on my Instagram @oscarsgonevvilde figure out chords/progression, rip some improv solos is pretty much my routine right now, can learn note for note but I make music to enjoy myself, if its work then best be some pay at the end???????? really a chill dude, every band ive been in ( 8 years gigging, playing bass in a blues band
Mainly guitar these days, my main instrument) I always seem to be the mediator/arbiter of the inevitable clash of ego's. TBH not a whole lot bothers me these days, over a year on from the worst 3 years I hope to ever have. Loving music again, most importantly having fun playing. I make music for myself first and if people enjoy it that's a bonus. P.s if we gigging we dressing sharp, I don't insist on much, but nothing bugs me like a band in tee-shirts. Ideally as a blues band I'd go all out with suit, tie ( a sucker for a lady in a 3 piece) and hat (never gig without my SRV hat) At least black or white shirt, dark slacks/jeans. I wear vans, comfort/dancing ???? you do you. It might sound silly but it's professional. Very little effort and can work wonders

Screen name:: StephenRay
Member since:: April 17 2024; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 15
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Sounds cheesy but I love all good music, any genre. It's all art, and if it ignites the smallest spark in me then it's influential

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Lead Guitar:: Advanced
Bass Guitar:: Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Mandolin:: Moderate
Keyboard:: Intermediate
Background Singer:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

2002 Fender American deluxe stratocaster (the only reason I'd pick up any other guitar is for alt-tunings)
Boss Gt-8 multi effects processer
Ampeg BA112
90's Trace Elliott Super Tramp 100W
Japanese Fernandez Ravelle Guitar
Cort GB-4 Custom bass
Roland TD-6V electric drums, needs a new module, kick and hi-hat triggers/pedals
Learning keyboards and mandolin but currently basic instruments.
And my OG Epiphone Goldtop LP, raised the bridge and have set up for Slide (using G6 and open G major mostly)