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frierson338 55-year-old male Tampa, FL joined in 2015
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I play 10-15 paid gigs per month as an acoustic cover singer for supplemental income. I am a very versatile singer and an above average rhythm guitarist. My goal is to collaborate with some other talented musicians to create a "super" cover band of 90s pop and alternative similar to my friends in My So Called Band out of Nashville (think Lithium and 90s on 9 on Sirius). Other styles like hip hop or country could be folded into encores because I can sing anything. I dont want to knock off a cover band but their model is highly successful. I have been to a half dozen of their gigs and seeing a crowd of 1500 go apeshit for Weezer, Pearl Jam, then drop a Snoop Dogg mashup in its pretty cool. I am wired into bigger budget gig opportunities but dont have a bigger product to offer them. I collaborate with a lead guitarist but our drummer moved out of town and so I just do solo work right now.

Musical Influences & Inspiration

Early alternative like R.E.M, the Smiths then Radiohead and Weezer. Early rap influences like Rakim and Public Enemy. "Good" Hair Metal bands like Ratt and Guns and Roses. Grunge. Outlaw Country. Synth pop like New Order and The Cure. 2000s alternative like Death Cab and The Killers. I respect any skilled vocalists and sing over anything from blues to a disco dance beat. I can get down to modern music and see concerts all the time. I am a big fan of Manchester Orchestra. To quote one of the owners that hires me "this guy can do anything from johnny cash to violent femmes and that is what makes it such a fun show"