billes335 + Musician in Swanage, EN

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ABOUT

Self taught guitarist... many styles from folk to jazz – acoustic and electric. Currently half of DNA Guitar Duo, gigging around Poole/Bournemouth. Gigged regularly with The Bristol Community Big Band. Also with Progressions quintet, playing jazz and 'lounge jazz' as a duo with sax player, trio with added bass and frequently playing as quintet with drums and added either trumpet or keys.
Good 'pop' or 'standards' pianist too!
Will do harmony vocals if pushed!
Experienced as accompanist for solo singers.
Also experienced as 'front-man'...
Oh... and I can read music!!!

Screen name:

billes335

Member since:

Apr 04 2016

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Eagles, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Kenny Burrell, Denny Ilett, Paul Kossoff, Joe Pass, Mick Ralphs, Jeff Beck, Clapton, Carlos S, John Etheridge, Steve Howe...

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Keyboard:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Gibson ES335 electric; Roland Cube amps; Ovation Celebrity electro-acoustic; Mics, stands etc... Self-made 'Carboncaster'.

MUSIC