I have 20 years of playing experience, playing rock with a bit of jazz, classical, funk, blues, and folk mixed in. I read music (notes and/or chord charts), improvise, and can write tasteful/tasty parts. I have pro gear and transportation, can sing lead and harmony vocals, and double on acoustic rhythm guitar.

I'm organized and I do my homework. I expect the same from the projects on which I work. I just need charts and/or reference CDs, and information about the date, time, location, and pay for the gig or session. I'll show up to the rehearsal/gig, knowing the tunes and ready to play.

My ideal situations are either subbing in a well-organized jobbing/cover band or studio/guest appearances with a fascinating and utterly unique original band with amazing players, or some reasonable combination thereof. For original bands, I'm especially interested in musically challenging and progressive projects, and/or projects that challenge me to play in styles in which I haven't done much work.

Samples of my playing:

ESB
Tautologic
Michael Carlos
Bob Sass

Rates/Terms:

Recording:
Per-song rate: $100/song and liner-note credit
Per-hour rate: $40/hr and liner-note credit, 2-hour minimum
Block rate: $100 for 4 hours and liner-note credit, my home studio only

Live:
$100-150/gig minimum for Chicago-area covers bar gigs
$200+/gig for Chicago-area corporate/private events
$50/gig for Chicago (in-city) 1-set (45-60 minutes) original music gigs.

Per-song and per-gig rates include one (1) rehearsal and/or my own practice time. Additional rehearsals are at hourly/block rates.

All material copyright Ethan Sellers unless otherwise indicated.
ethan@ethansellers.com