SEEKING
Vocalist - Soprano, Violin, Keyboard, Piano, Fiddle, Vocalist - Alto, Cello, Harp.ABOUT
I'm a 60-year-old folk/Celtic/rock/pop/country/etc/etc kinda musician, retired with a few hours on my hands to play. My wife and I have played somewhere close to 1000 gigs not including 30+ years in church music as well. My main instrument is an old Takamine 12 string driving a Roland guitar synth piggy backed onto a Proteus orchestral unit (along with some other toys) for a very large guitar sound. Also use a Schecter electric, Washburn 6string and a Yamaha 6 set up as a baritone. I'm primarily a Baritone vocalist and sing lead/harmony as needed. My wife and I have split the music performing both male and female artists, covering music from the 10th century Britain to Celtic, pop/rock/folk spanning 1/2 a century. Currently seeking a versatile female vocalist willing to share lead/harmony roles covering a wide range of styles. contact is possible through facebook or cstearns56atdotcom
- Screen name:
- NordicTroll
- Member since:
- Feb 15 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very 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
Strawbs, Moody Blues, McKennitt, Crowe, Petty, Lightfoot, Within Temptation, tons of old folkies, British invasion, gothic opera, a pile of one hit wonder bands, Evanescence, Dido, Greenday, Beatles, DeBurg, Zombie, PPM, CCR, and about 1000 other artists.
EQUIPMENT
Behringer mixer/amp, Takamine 12string, Electric Schecter 6 string, Washburn 6 string acoustic, Yamaha baritone 6, classical, dulcimer, various bodhrans and "stuff".
MUSIC
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Rebel's Rant
Rebel's Rant Year: 2004 Genre: Celtic
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Tapestry
Tapestry Year: 2003 Album: Haunted Troubadour Genre: Alternative
dark interpretation of losing one's heart. Inspired by a novel I read 20 years ago which had a "living tapestry" as past of the story.
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Shield and Bow
Shield and Bow Year: 2003 Album: Haunted Troubadour Genre: Folk
Kinda Ye Olde English style to this ballad based on a warrior falling for an immortal woman - be sure to turn up the bass!
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Mistress Of My Senses
Mistress Of My Senses Year: 2003 Album: Haunted Troubadour Genre: Alternative
Inspired by a night of Gothic dance clubs in Toronto - very captivating visuals. My partner was wearing a 150 year old stunning black gown.
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Scarborough Faire
Scarborough Faire Year: 2004 Album: The Water Is Wide Genre: Folk
The canticle was performed by my wife Rosemary.
CALENDAR
Past Events
A night of all 60's music - Beatles, Donovan, Dylan, Simon & Garfunkle, Petula Clark, CCR, Doors, Stones, Brooklyn Bridge, Amboy Dukes, Armstrong, Gary Pucket etc, etc. Dig out your go-go boots, nose pickers, tie-dyed T's and bell bottoms, we supply the flowers. Cat N Fiddle Pub, John St S and Augusta St Hamilton by the train station.
Traditional and modern Celtic Folk/Rock.