Experienced musician looking for a serious project

Madison WI

Description

I am looking for something in or near (20 min) of Madison for right now. Over 25 years of experience on guitar, a little bit of vocal ability, learning the piano, and am also well versed with Ableton live (mixing, programming, etc.). I have a lot of ambition to do something beyond the local scene. I would strongly prefer to write original music and would be happy playing rhythm, lead, or a little of both. I've been studying, practicing, gigging, and teaching for a long time. (38 years old, look more like 30) Searching for motivated players, hard-working, committed with a good attitude, pro gear, chops, and experience. Not interested in playing hard rock, metal, traditional jazz, or country music... just not my thing right now. I dig Pop, Alt/indie, Funk, Blues, Jazzy stuff in a rock context - strong vocals, sophistication, tightness, groove, stage presence, emphasis on tone. My goal is to play for a living, and I have a flexible schedule to make it happen. The goal is to write, collaborate, perform, record, and at some point, tour - trying to go full out. I'm not very interested in playing covers. I'd rather spend a year writing an album and be awesome with those tunes than trying to cram 40-60 cover songs. I just don't get excited about playing other people's material; no offense intended toward those who do. Open to joining an existing group, collaborating with a like-minded multi-instrumentalist or vocalist, and open to other opportunities.