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Band to Join.ABOUT
Although I have lived in the UK for many years I am an American, born and raised in Montana USA. I am an experienced musician and can play a number of instruments passably but I now concentrate on the harmonica; playing blues, rock and and other styles. I also sing with a lowish voice. I am a bit on the old side but I have lots of energy and love playing with musicians of all ages. I'm presently in an Oxfordshire / Wiltshire band called The Wirebirds. Never the less I always like to keep in touch so give me a call. 07768 000013
- Screen name:
- Jay blue
- Member since:
- Mar 05 2009
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
John Mayall, Sonny Terry, John Popper, Howard Levy, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters and many others.
Instrument experience:
- Harmonica:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Other:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Lots of harps of course. I have a Fender Bassman, a Laney LC30, a 100w Marshal Valvestate amp, a selection of harmonica mikes and a couple of pedals. I also have a nice 1950's Gibson J-50 acoustic guitar, a Framus 5 string long neck banjo, a Kent 5 string banjo, a set of congas (2), an 88 key weighted keyboard with a Roland JV1010 midi sound module plus another synth keyboard and a digeriedo. Sound system consists of Lots of mics and stands, a pair of HK Audio L.U.C.A.S - PA systems which can be used singly as 2x300 w or together as 2x 600w units. Very clean sound. I also have a 2.5kw PA with mixer, effects module, etc and 4 massive Celestion speakers which is suitable for bigger gigs or small festivals. I have a studio space suitable for rehearsal and even recording using my Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 and Qbase.
MUSIC
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Partnership - I Give and You Take
Partnership - I Give and You Take Year: 2014 Genre: Blues
Self penned relationship song. "It's a partnership, I give and you take." pretty much spells it out. Recorded in June 2014 at the Ladder Factory in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire with our band The Wirebirds. Written by Jay Myrdal with help from the band. Band: Jay Myrdal vocal - harp Allan Stroud guitar Dave Smith bass Darren Hopkins Drums Jenny Haan (not on this track)
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"My Dog"
"My Dog" Year: 2011 Genre: Country
Recorded at "The Ladder Factory" Shrivenham Wilts: Jay Myrdal: Harmonica and vocal Nick Baker: Guitar Dan Baker: Drums Song by Elvin Bishop
