ABOUT
Vocalist + self-taught guitar. My guitar playing is basic, my voice is good. I used to busk in the Mall (me + 2 others), had a gig at Stamps Café and The Royal Oak Hotel in the 80s, then Christian church musician in the 90s - passage of time - reconnecting to my musical life. I'd like to jam with you and possibly form a trio (preferred over duo) or full band with a folk rock/classic rock/blues/soul outlook and a view to gigging
Been doing karaoke nights. Have done some vocal training with Jenn Barrett, a working professional musician/vocalist. Primarily find 60s 70s 80s natural and enjoyable, but whatever hits home I'll sing - no need to be locked into a specific decade
Would love to rearrange some covers - The Mamas and Papas arrangement of Twist & Shout is a great example:
https://youtu.be/GPbLwLLlr3s
If I were granted one musical wish it would be to sing like Eva Cassidy
- Screen name:
- JCatt
- Member since:
- Nov 03 2022
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Whoever is great! Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Eva Cassidy, Sinéad O'Connor, Mamas and Papas, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, Beach Boys, Beatles, Marcia Hines, Pretenders, Linda Ronstadt, Stones, Bowie, the Go-Go's, Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes, Stray Cats, Amy Winehouse, Mo'Ju, Cigarettes After Sex, The Ronettes, Dusty Springfield + more
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Just a Shure mic + lead. Potential to invest in an acoustic/electric guitar + equipment, depending on need, but my guitar playing isn't gig worthy
** uploaded songs here done on a cheap karaoke machine + phone recording - reason for poor quality. Backing music by ComboJam Acoustic Karaoke on YouTube **
MUSIC
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Songbird (2)
Songbird (2)
