Dizzy Gillespie - Indaba Music
Dizzy Gillespie
Male | 52 | Austin, United States
Member since Nov 29, 2010
About Me
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Bio
Dizzy G. Gillespie is an internationally known Blues-Rock Guitarist from Austin, Texas. Born In 1960, Dizzy cut his teeth on some of Rocks Greatest Legends. He received his first guitar at the age of 6, and never looked back. He has been creating music for 40 years now, and his style has developed over the years with influences from Jimi Hendrix to Muddy Waters.
As a seasoned International Musician, Dizzy has mastered both Blues and Rock genres, and this ability makes his performances exciting and memorable. Whether he is Singing, Playing the Mandolin or executing a complicated guitar passage, Dizzy puts his entire Heart and Soul into his music with his Incredible Guitar Rifts and his Unique Style of Playing
In addition to writing, performing and recording his own music, Dizzy has worked with many musical legends including but not limited to: Bugs Henderson, Doyle Bramhall Sr., Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd,Greg Martin and the Kentucky Headhunters. He has also shared the stage with Ty Tabor (Kings X),Howard Leese (Heart), Seymour Duncan, Matt Smith, Jock Bartley (Heart), Kirby Kelley, and Jim Suhler of Point Blank.
His Incredible Abilities, and Professional Attitude have provided a Reputation that has earned him the Respect of some of the Industries Top Companies, as is evidenced by his long list of Endorsements which Include: Everly & Cleartone Guitar Strings & Picks, Morley Pedals, Dean Guitars, Walden Acoustic Guitars, Daddy Mojo Cigar Box Guitars, St. Blues Guitars, U.S. Masters Guitarworks, Fuchs Amplification & Boutique Pedals, Fred Kelly Custom Picks, and more recently, a Signature Endorsement with Sabre Guitars U.K.
Once you experience a Live Performance from Dizzy Gillespie, you will know, that in the Great Tradition of Texas Gunslingers and Guitarists, Dizzy G. Gillespie has proven worthy of his Texas Roots. For more information on Dizzy G. Gillespie you can visit his official website, www.dizzygillespie.us.
Website
Day Job
Professional Musician / Guitarist
Skill Level
Professional
Instruments
acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar, dobro guitar, cigar box guitar, resonator guitar, Mandolin (All), voice (lead)
Genres
texas blues, blues-rock, delta blues, electric blues, chicago blues, southern rock, hard rock, classic rock, acoustic rock, classic metal
Influences
Johnny Winter, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Warren Haynes
How I Work With Others
Overview
My fees will vary depending on the type of request. I do not charge by the hour, and generally require a contract that covers all the requirements. This does not apply to charitable performances, under most circumstances.
Experience
I have been working professionally for 30 years, performing on stage, studio sessions as well as writing, recording and producing my own music. I also have a number of endorsements that I promote throughout the United States and Europe.
Equipment
This list is kept private for insurance purposes. I currently endorse Everly Music, Morley Pedals, Fuchs Audio Tech, PlushFX Pedals, Dean Guitars, Walden Guitars, US Masters Guitar Works, Daddy Mojo Cigar Box Guitars, and Sabre Guitars (U.K.)
Payment
This user accepts PayPal for session payment.
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