Performing with just my voice and my guitar.
Among the artists contributing to my recordings are Paul Vinhage (guitar and percussion), Mark Kuhn (Guitar & Bass), Joe Morhmann (Bass), Adam Tanner (Fiddle/Mondolin), Doug Douglas (Percussion) & myself on saxophones.
You will also see me playing saxophone with the Loretta James Band and occasssionaly other groups in the Tampa Bay area.
Influences
Richard Shindell, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, John Gorka, Bruce Cockburn, Iris Dement, Townes Van Zandt, James Taylor, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Lennon & McCartney, Paul Simon, Richard Thompson, Freedy Johnston, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Billie Holiday, Michael Franks
Sounds Like
A blend of the above influences culminating in me.
100% Live Acoustic Music - you will never see me playing with a drum machine or tracks.My focus is on a diverse mix of tasteful covers as well as original music geared toward listening and conversation with friends and loved ones. Tiki Bars, Small Clubs, Coffeehouses, Wine Bars, Restuarants, Cafes, House Concerts and Private Parties are where you will find me.
Thanks for your support of live independent music! ~ Bill Vinhage
hey bill...just dropping by to say hey..looks like you're playing and doing it right!!..been watching and listening from here on the internet..haven't been back over b-town way for any serious time this trip..hopefully at some point..might be heading up daytona-new smyrna area, so i'll work on dropping down i-4...look forward to catching up then...soon..twh
Bill! How the heck are you? When are you coming back to Raleigh? Make sure you stop by at one of my open mics and jam with me next time you're in town. What's new? So good to see you on here! Hug!
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Tampa Taiko is a professional drumming duo that has performed their unique style for a vast array of audiences, performing at festivals, concert halls, schools, workshops, summer camps, corporate and VIP events. Using a collection of taiko drums made by themselves from discarded wine barrels, Tampa Taiko has developed a dynamic fusion of old and new styles of drumming, bringing a contemporary vibrance to an ancient martial artform.
Thank You Bill, My friend Joel moved to Arkansas for a year when we started our project, but he is back ! it's very nice, thanks for listening and stopping by, hope to see you some time... what do you mean by perhaps it will survive after all? the style?
