Michael Eads 206-933-1336 eads.m@comcast.net Lead guitar - electric, acoustic, & nylon string/ Musical Director/ Arranging/ Copyist Experience: Live/Concert The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The O'Jays, Sam and Dave, Patti LaBelle, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Herb Reed and The Platters( 3 years, Musical Director), The Coasters, The Drifters, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, The Righteous Brothers, Del Shannon, Connie Stevens, Mitzi Gaynor, Perry Como, Bob Hope, the "Legends in Concert" shows, Contemporary Jazz keyboardist Dan Segal, Smooth Jazz saxophonists Michael Paulo and Jeff Kashiwa (formerly of The Rippingtons), as well as numerous local artists and venues. Television 5 years, Guitarist/Asst. Musical Director for Seattle based comedy-talk show 'ALMOST LIVE' on NBC affiliate KING 5 TV. Local production along the same lines as David Letterman. Was responsible for playing in-studio music on commercial breaks, walk-on music for guests, and backup for musical guests such as Joe Walsh and Kenny G, among others. 1 year, Guitarist/Musical Director for Seattle based afternoon variety/talk show 'TRACEY & CO. on NBC affiliate KING 5 TV. Provided in-studio music on commercial breaks, walk-on music for guests, and backup music for musical guests such as Cathy Rigby (as Peter Pan), Roger Whitaker, and blues guitarist Colin James, among others. This show was 'live', 4-5pm, Mon.- Fri. Appearances with Connie Stevens on 'The Tonight Show w/ Johnny Carson'. Recording Numerous commercial/jingle/industrial film projects, with clients including J.C. Penny, Domino's Pizza, Pepsi, Boeing, and Microsoft, among others. Numerous album projects, with most recognition being Michael Tomlinson, who attained National airplay for his album "Still Believe" on the Mesa/Blue Moon label, and performed at venues such as the Universal Amphitheatre and Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the Circle Star in San Francisco, and Wolf Trap Park in Wash., DC. Radio KWJZ, 98.9, Smooth Jazz - Music Director/Midday air KPLU, 88.5, Jazz/Blues/NPR - Weekends KBCS, 91.5, Jazz/R&B/Blues/World - Weekly show |
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