Pro Guitarist Available for Recording Sessions

Platte City MO

Description

Experienced guitarist available for recording sessions. 30 years of experience leading bands, live shows, touring, and studio work. Blues, Rock, Country, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel/Contemporary Christian, etc. Acoustic and Electric, also slide. I've got a well stocked tool box of guitars and amps to fit the style and tones that you're looking for. My playing is heavily influenced by Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Dicky Betts(who I’ve played with), Kim Simmons(another British Blues great that I have played with), Warren Haynes & Derek Trucks(two more that I have shared, well you get the point). I’m also influenced by the country/soul tele players like Steve Cropper, Jesse Ed Davis, Roy Buchanan. I’m heavily influenced by BB and Freddie King, and Jimmy Vaughn. I love Bakersville Country Guitar, Buck and Don, Merle! Well, I love Southern California Tele Twang, in general! And yes, my favorite Beatle was George! I don’t do heavy metal. Not because I can’t, I’m just not into it and my gear does not fit the dark heavier distorted tones. If you're into metal, find someone who has a passion for it. I do not! I paid a lot of money for my guitars because of the unique, particular way that they sound. I don’t care to drown them in heavy distortion. My tones range from clean to overdriven. I use Fender and Dumble style Overdrive amps. I am new to the KC area after moving here from the southeast for family reasons. Also, if you need to rent a Hammond B3 and Leslie for a recording session, I can help you with that also. Just inquire. Please, only serious inquiries. I had someone ask if I played like John Petrucci and Dimebag Darell(have never even listened to his music) and when I said no, he spent the rest of the afternoon insulting my abilities, or perceived lack there of as he tried to push his guitar lessons and help me become a better player. Lol! Yes, its sad, these people actually walk among us and feel the need to put others down in order to feel better about themselves. No quality musician would put down any other musician, especially when they’ve never even heard them play. A true musician knows that we are all always learning and you can learn something from anybody, even someone starting out! The best players have the greatest humility! Nobody can be a better version of what I do than I can. If you’re looking for good tone, feel, and a guitar part that fits your song, rather than a player who needs to feed their ego by overplaying all over the track, then I’m your guy! If you want John Petrucci and have the budget, then hire John Petrucci. Sometimes, the best notes are the ones you leave out!