SEEKING
Bass Guitar, Violin, Background Singer, Fiddle, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
Marilyn & the Fine Apes, a 3-piece covers band, are a blend of Folk, Blues, Country and Accoustic Rock.
We are building our repertoire and reputation, gigging at pubs and events and seek to improve and add new dimensions (we welcome approaches from fiddler/violinist, Irish flute [or similar], Double bass, back up vocals)
- Screen name:
- MarilynFineApes
- Member since:
- May 24 2019
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years together:
- 4
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Age:
- 61 years
Influences
The "Apes" draw their inspiration from Irish Roots, Country, Blues and Acoustic Rock genres, with a mutual love of Bob Dylan being their predominant influence. Although their setlist comprises mainly covers, the band have written a number of original compositions.
Our wide range of influences include:
Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Supertramp, Alan Parsons, The Pogues, Eric Clapton, ELO, Bowie, Bob Dylan, The Band, Neil Young, The Police, Queen, Velvet Underground
Members Of Band
The band consists of:
Eddie Bowers (vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, accordion, banjo and keys)
Joe O'Hara (cajon, percussion and vocals)
Frankie Scholfield (lead vocals and guitars).
EQUIPMENT
3 Accoustic guitars, 1 12-string guitar, 1 electric guitar, accordion, full key range of harmonicas, 2 banjos, keyboard, piano, Cajon, Borran and tambourines.
Mixing deck with amp/speaker and mics
Recording studio (build in progress)
