SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Didgeridoo, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
Accomplished pro guitarist currently undergoing "reinvention". Much of my experience has been in pop/rock, but I have recently moved into jazz (Standard) in order to grow musically and satisfy my desire to slow and quiet down a bit.
My ideal situation at this point would be to find other jazz enthusiasts to jam with so that I can hopefully learn from more experienced players and thus continue to improve and apply what I'm learning in a live environment. However, as I also stated, I'm looking to slow things up in general so I would also be open to other opportunities like playing acoustic guitar in folk ensembles, or anything light and easy listening. Even if it's not a "gigging concern" and you're just looking for a guitarist for a regular jam, I'm happy to talk to you.
ADDITIONALLY I also dabble with ukelele and mandolin. I'm not a pro, but I can learn songs as required and then play them well when needed.
- Screen name:
- Johno Swings
- Member since:
- Jan 08 2025
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
I've been taking in a lot of jazz over the last 12 months, such as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Eric Gale, Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel, Paul Desmond, Pat Martino, George Benson, Django Reinhart, Joschco Stephan, etc.
On the folk front, artists like Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Don Maclean, Neil Young etc.
On the blues front I'll just say, "All the usual suspects".
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Mandolin:
- Intermediate
- Ukulele:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Maton EM225C Acoustic guitar w/preamp
Ibanez Mandolin w/preamp
1880 Tenor Ukelele
Ibanez AR325QA electric guitar
Fender Stratocaster electric guitar
Ibanez AF95BS hollow body electric guitar
Peavey 30w valve "Delta Blues" amplifier
Boss 120w SS "Acoustic Singer pro" amplifier.
Headrush pedalboard modeler and multi effects unit
Small PA 12ch Yamaha analogue mixing desk/ 2x Mackie Thump spkrs/ 2x JBL Monitors.
1x lighting bar w/4 programmable lights.
