SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, Keyboard, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Accordion.ABOUT
Semi-pro Folk musician for 50+ years, most recently performing with gigging Folk/Bluegrass/Country band called "Hawkie Chapman" (casualty of Covid)!
Now seeking other local musicians with a view to writing, gigging, recording and generally having fun!
Musical background - Traditional/contemporary Folk, Folk-Rock, Celtic, Country, Bluegrass, plus own material.
Very strong vocals & harmonies, lots of experience, lots of commitment!!
- Screen name:
- Brush Jones
- Member since:
- Aug 03 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Beatles, Dylan, Baez, Donovan, Joni Mitchell, Strawbs, Pentangle, Lindisfarne, Simon+Garfunkel, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, Fotheringay, Steeleye Span, Martin Carthy, Watersons, Battlefield Band, Tannahill Weavers, Oyster Band, Nic Jones, Martin Simpson, Planxty, Clannad, Chieftains, Byrds, Eagles, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Ry Cooder, Emmylou Harris, Dixie Chicks, JJ Cale, Mary Gauthier, Seth Lakeman, Eliza Carthy, Kate Rusby...............!!!
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Harmonica:
- Moderate
- Other:
- Moderate
- Banjo:
- Moderate
- Mandolin:
- Moderate
- Dobro:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Guitars: Martin/Adamus/Harptone/Gretsch Resonator/Shecter (electric)/Hagstrom 12-String
Mandolin/Mandola/Octave Mandolin/Mandocello.
Banjos: Gibson 5-String + Clareen 4-String Tenor.
Soprano/Descant/Treble/Tenor Recorders, Whistles, Harmonicas, Appalachian Dulcimer, Autoharp.
Gear: 250w Peavey PA & Speakers, Peavey+Alesis Mixers, Shure mic's, 8-Track Digital Recorder.
Own studio/rehearsal room.
MUSIC
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Hawkie Chapman
Hawkie Chapman Album: Demo Genre: Folk
Composer: Brush Jones
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Roseville Fair
Roseville Fair Genre: Country
Recorded live at Wychwood Folk Club. Composer: Bill Staines
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Blackwater Side
Blackwater Side Genre: Folk
Hawkie Chapman
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Step it Out Mary
Step it Out Mary Genre: Folk
Hawkie Chapman
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Fare Thee Well
Fare Thee Well
Composer: Brush Jones
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Weaver of Dreams
Weaver of Dreams Album: Demo Genre: Alternative
Composer: Brush Jones
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Beach Fire
Beach Fire Genre: Alternative
Composer: Brush Jones
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Blackleg Miner
Blackleg Miner Album: Demo Genre: Folk
Traditional
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Hawkie Chapman
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