Brush Jones + Musician in Bicester, EN

SEEKING

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 within 2 weeks

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