Singer/Songwriter/Strings for new or gently used Americana band

Rockland MA

Description

Looking for some folks to start a band with. Open to joining an existing group as well. I am a multi instrumentalist and play mostly acoustic. I have a fair amount of original songs and know a thousand covers, a lot of which I play in my own style. I play acoustic guitar and sing first and foremost, but I play a bunch of other instruments as well, mostly strings. I’m a decent banjo player and probably the best mandolin player on the east coast who isn’t a traditional bluegrasser. (Disclaimer: I am not a bluegrasser and while I love bluegrass, I am interested in something a little looser and more versatile). I’m 41 if it matters. Not old or young. Definitely ancient and youthful. I would love to find a couple of other multi instrumentalists. If you can play guitar and mandolin or banjo that would be great. If not, a second guitar, bass, and any other strings are welcome to respond. If you can sing and have some original material, that would also be great. If not, I can carry the vocals and I have a few dozen good songs. And if so, I have no problem sharing the space for singing and songwriting within the group. I’m also interested in finding the right drummer for a mostly acoustic Americana band. You know who you are, and I need you. There’s a lot of great drummers out there, and I’m looking for the one who knows what the vibe of the song is and plays what’s called for. Chill, amped, flavor, and those spaces underneath the beat. Be versatile. Know jazz but maybe don’t be a jazz drummer. I’d like to incorporate everything from folk to world music, acoustic rap songs, theatrical stuff, and open to whatever sounds good and is fun to play with a focus on entertainment. I don’t want to list a bunch of bands to emulate or bond over. Dylan is my ultimate hero but I love Bone Thugs and Easy-E almost as much, and everything in between. I’m available and mobile flexibly. I have a place for chill acoustic jam sessions, but not for long term full band practice. (Though there are options and I’m very resourceful) Let’s talk and then do some pickin’ and singin’.