Brad Davis ("Powerful, soulful lead trumpet playing ...") is offering trumpet lessons in Portland, and Vancouver.

Extensive touring and high profile performances with artists as the Lee Castle / Jimmy Dorsey Band, European touring with US Army Band, Al Pierson Big Band, Eddie Howard Orchestra, Roberto Griego, and Don Glasser. Also played in the house band for one year at the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, NV.

Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet Performance. Studied at Wichita State University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and Military School of Music in Virginia.

Trumpet lessons include individualized lesson plan, incorporating a well-rounded approach to the basics of tone production, articulation, and lead / section trumpet playing.

Reasonable rates.

All styles, all levels welcome.

Please visit the web page by clicking on the URL below for more information.

Web: http://www.sonicbones.com/teachers/brad-davis/

Ph: 503-632-0626
E-Mail: music-lessons@sonicbones.com

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ISO bass player. IF you play a stand up there are extra points, but not exclusive to that dimension. Vocal ability helpful, but not imperative. Performance-minded intermediate level, but pushing it up very quickly. Currently, we are two as mostly acoustic rhythm/lead and voices. Adding drums/percussion soon as possible. I will send a URL to responders to review some of our musical work (raw, but you get the idea). We lean towards Originals, Dylan, Rhett Miller, Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, Wilco, etc. We are looking to practice 2x a week and eventually perform 1 or 2x a week if not more. Open to ages mid 20s and 50s. No smoking please.

Performance-minded intermediate level, but pushing it up very quickly. Currently, we are two as mostly acoustic rhythm/lead and voices. Adding bass soon as possible. I will send a URL to responders to review some of our musical work (raw, but you get the idea). We lean towards Originals, Dylan, Rhett Miller, Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, Wilco, etc. We are looking to practice 2x a week and eventually perform 1 or 2x a week if not more. Open to ages mid 20s and 50s. No smoking please.

Hey we are 3 chill guys looking for a new drummer. We have lots of contacts and shopping for record labels come early next year. All we need is a solid, professional drummer between the ages of 21-23. We are the Christian Burghardt band, singer and songwriter Christian Burghardt's solo project comprised of acoustic guitar, vocals, lead guitar, bass and drums. We also play along to loops and a click track. Check us out at www.myspace.com/christianburghardt

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This is a new project. All original material. We are not established yet and we are very much in the writing stages. Not all the pieces are there yet but the core is very solid and has incredible writing and technical skills.

What we have -
A solid drummer
An incredible guitar player and song writer
A smokin keyboard player and song writer (thats me)
A groovy rhythm guitar player
About seven songs in various stages of completion
Killer practice space, recording capable (actually we record all our practices)
Good attitudes (we like having fun but if your idea of rehearsal is getting wasted don't bother. We'll have to kick your ass and then the cops get involved... just save us the trouble)

What we need -
You, if you're a good bass player who is looking for some creative license and fun.
Lead Vocals

The plan is to round out the rhythm section, record some songs, then search for vocals. We have some high hopes. The written material is still evolving but is very cerebral. It's on the order of Tool, Alice in Chains, Joe Satriani (I know, one of these things is not like the other but if you can imagine their bastard child...).

About us -

We're all in our mid thirties (except for our Drummer, he's old (ok, he's 40)). We have lots of experience on our instruments and pro gear. Tim, drummer, and I are coming off a 4 year stint in a cover band. We realized that we had some pent up creativity that needed an outlet. We stumbled on a killer guitar player, Will, and started writing and haven’t looked back. Will and I have an excellent creative repoire and a strong theory background, Tim is always right there with a creative beat or two or 7. Jeff likes to hang out on rhythm guitar and rounds out our sound. The majority of the tunes right now are 4/4 but we are looking to experiment with off meter and have been experimenting with creative rhythms and chord changes. The music is slower and dark, lots of minor tonality and a few upbeat numbers as well. We don't have any expectations for the music right now. It just seems to happen.

What we want from you -

Rule #1: Don't be a dick! If you don't have any friends and your mom never calls you, you're a dick. We won't get along with you and we'll have to kick your ass (see above). Seriously though, personality matters a lot. It creates the environment that we create in.
Please have some gear. Something that sounds good and can cut through the other instruments if needed.
Have some experience. Nothing is worse than meeting a cool guy/gal who attracts wildebeest in heat when he/she plays. Again, the asskicking, blah, blah, blah.
Commit or don't. If you miss a practice, cool. We all have lives. But call ahead and don't make a habit out of it or, you guessed it...


So in conclusion, be awesome, and cool, and good on your instrument. If you still have questions please call Dustin (503) 752-4806. It's my business line too so don't freak out if I answer it as such.

Press Release:

ANNAMERCURY

Marinated together in early 2009 as the 5 member band like blending choice seasoned spices in a culinary treasure to create rock music for the world. Although, initially each member helms from different corners of the west region of the United States. They met and formed the band while living in Seattle, WA after a consistent time of artistically crossing paths. The underlining unspoken message the men want to say with their music is: “From the basement, to all the listening and visual audiences everywhere this is for you”.

“AM” (AnnAMercury) is comprised of Brady singing lead vocals, Jeff playing drums, Robin strumming the bass, with guitars being laced by both Pete and Ryan. All five share a mutual inner passion for music and a quiet determination to be as good as they possibly can be. The music that the band chooses to create is original in nature with a savory rock-n-roll flavor. And each member contributes by drawing on their own musical backgrounds in a combination of ways to make the songs happen.

After only seven months in the making the band is currently working on finishing its first songs to be recorded as an EP late summer in the legendary London Bridge Studio. Also, be sure to look for the band to begin their live public performances this coming November 2009 with much fanfare debut.

EP release date is scheduled for November 15th 2009...You don't want to miss it! Checkout and follow the band at: (www.myspace.com/annamercurylive) & (www.reverbnation.com/annamercury)

Thank you,
ANNAMERCURY

In association with MATCH 1 Entertainment ***SPECIAL BONUS: Download new songs from the EP release available at Amazon on 11/15/09 (www.amazon.com)

Truth Be Told is seeking to fill some very big shoes!!
Our lead guitarist is moving on to other projects after the 1st of the year.
So were looking for the right person to fill his position.
Truth Be Told was blessed in 2009 with around 30 shows and were praying for our vision for 2010: 100 SHOWS & 1000 SOULS
Please visit my web site at: www.truthbetoldband.com
If interested call Thomas (503) 866-6264

Great sounding amp.

Laney: 50w Pro-Tube Lead AOR Series, Solid Back - Speaker:1-12.
Excellent condition: (pots need some cleaning)
Classic British tube sound. Dual Channel w/Reverb - Footswitch.
Tubes: GT: EL34 c

Cash only - NO Trades.
$475.00 is negotiable.

We are a local band looking for a bassist to provide studio and live instrumentation. Our sound consists of drums, keys, violin, and female lead vocals. You can check out our music at www.myspace.com/ferncapella. If interested please contact us with a link to a sample of your music and the best times to get in touch with you. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

We are a local band looking for someone to provide backup vocals on a recording project. Our instrumentation consists of drums, bass, keys, violin, viola, mandolin, and female lead vocals. You can check out our music at www.myspace.com/ferncapella. If interested please contact us with a link to a sample of your vocals and the best times to get in touch with you. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

we are a exp metal band from the Portland area. we are looking 4 a rhythm and a good lead player u must be exp and not a flake and what we need most is u 2 be creative in writing music.we are in are 30"s and are very exp in music,writing,shows,and recording. influence are morbid angel/lamb of god/hate breed/all shall parish. we want 2 mix all kind of metal.contact matt 5038471023 or 5039604892.

We are looking for a lead guitarist/vocalist to complete our classic rock band. If you live in the Portland area and are OK with playing in a band with high school seniors, we want to hear from you! Contact me at 503-853-4169 if interested or send an e-mail to me at bluehairedguitarist@gmail.com.

We are a starting band with a drummer and bassist, and are located in SW. Our band influences are Led Zeppelin, CCR, AC/DC, The Beatles, The Who, Rush, among other classic rock bands. As stated in the title, we are high school seniors who are searching for similar-aged musicians (16-18 years old) who perform the stated instruments. A guitarist who can also do lead vocals is welcomed, although not a requirement. If you can write music, that would be a plus, although is not a requirement either.

We are looking for those musicians who have around 6 to 18 months of experience on the instrument. For guitarists, a decent knowledge of chords and reading sheet music is a requirement, and all applicants need to be familiar with the works of our band influences/rock genre.

If you are going to be in college in the next two years, we are asking that all applicants be within a decent radius of the area (with Portland State as the relative limit for distance away for college students). If you are attending Lewis and Clark, U of P, PCC Sylvania, Reed College or any other local college in the Portland area, you are eligible to apply.

To apply, contact us by phone/text Alex at 503-707-6539 or Matt at 503-853-4169. If you prefer e-mail, contact us at bluehairedguitarist@gmail.com.

So you say you can sing eh? Extremely talented band seeks equally talented lead vocalist & front person. We are looking for a talented yet fun and easy going lead vocalist that can provide the final piece of the puzzle in what is already a great band...
If this sounds like like serious fun (oh yea - it is), then check out our tracks from the link below to see if you're interested. www.stevenscreative.com/demo

New project looking for lead guitar player who can solo over reggae/dub, "Queens of the Stone Age" rock, and bluesy chill music. All original music. Must be aware of the song and play both rhythm and leads. We are experienced players and are looking for someone who has had experience recording and playing live. Not looking to take over the world, just want to express music creativity and play 1-2 shows a month. Must be able to rehearse at least 2 times a week. We have 2 rehearsal studios, one in Northeast with a protools rig, one in Southwest Portland for practice only.

Songwriters:Record Demo
If you don't have a band,I will demo your song with guitar, drums, bass, piano and a lead vocal, either male or female at a cost of $185. This price includes one CD. Instrumentation is available at $30 for each part. If you only want let's say vocal, guitar and bass then it's only $90 for that. If you've done any checking around then you'd know that's very reasonable. To hire good musicians, you'd have to pay them at least $25 per hour + studio time . With that in mind you can see that a flat rate of $185 per song is great. In addition, I've been in business as a studio engineer/producer and musician for 20+ years and have played on many CD projects. I love music.
(If you have the basic tracks already recorded, send us your ADAT tape, mp3's, or computer files and we can add any additional instruments or vocals.) Call 503-235-7402

I am a guitarist in portland area searching for other talented musicians for a bold new project,, or any lead vocalists with somthing to say lyrically ..would like to form somthing new but also willing to join already formed group that would be open to writing new material together as a collective band...would prefer an all original project with other creative songwriters..and players....Joe cristi 503-780-9463

Extremely talented band seeks equally talented lead vocalist & front person...

Are you someone with great vocal chops, someone who can command a live audience as well as stepping it up in the recording studio?

Are you interested in playing music in a band that can really throw down some serious sound?

We are looking for a seriously talented yet fun and easy going lead vocalist that can provide the final piece of the puzzle in what is already a great band...

If this sounds like like serious fun (oh yea - it is), then check out our tracks from the link below to see if you're interested...

Bad Brother Bronson...