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NEED YOUR HELP
NEED YOUR HELP
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scojo
498 posts
Jan 23, 2015
8:57 AM
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Folks: While I have not signed the contract yet, it looks 99.9% likely that I am going to play a big festival in Chicago this summer. I'm trying to get my head around the logistics of this trip, and I really need help on two things:
1) I am flirting with the idea of using a Chicago-area bassist and drummer for my festival set. Can someone recommend a pair of ringers for me? I need players who are rooted in blues and jazz but can play anything... my songs have elements of jazz (not hardcore bebop, but more along the lines of standards and walking bass that transcends simple 1-4-5) and rock, and are a lot closer to pop constructions than straight blues.
2) I am going to need to book at least a couple of other gigs between here (Jackson Mississippi) and Chicago to make the trip feasible. Ideal locations: Chicago city, Chicago suburbs, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville KY, Memphis, Nashville... but I am open to other possibilities as long as they make logistical sense. As I may be using a Chicago rhythm section for the festival itself, at least one of these additional gigs could be acoustic (duo or trio).
Thoughts, ideas, connections, good vibes all welcome. Respond here or feel free to respond via my email (scott at my web domain address).
Thanks in advance,
Scott Albert Johnson
Last Edited by scojo on Jan 23, 2015 8:57 AM
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scojo
500 posts
Jan 23, 2015
3:27 PM
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Come on, Chicagoans, help a brother out!
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Danny Starwars
27 posts
Jan 23, 2015
4:23 PM
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I'm in NZ so can't help out, but I just wanted to say I loved you in both the Fantastic Four movies. Big fan.
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KCBLUES
75 posts
Jan 23, 2015
5:33 PM
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SCOJO -
I got you.. Just text message me... A friend of mine was an "A" list jazz player in CHICAGO for years before heading to NYC... He should be able to help with a drummer and bass player...
Also, I may be able to help.. It has been a few years since I lived and played in CHI but some of my old spots are still there..
Can't wait to hear the new album...
KC
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scojo
501 posts
Jan 23, 2015
6:46 PM
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KC... you were always and remain THE MAN. Thanks so much... I'll holler over the weekend. I hope you are doing great... I check you on Facebook from time to time.
Danny: That's the first time I've heard that one. On the other hand... Stone Cold Steve Austin, Jesse Ventura, Patrick Stewart, Mr. Clean... and, when I had hair, Tom Hanks.
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