Gregory Van Kirk & his Fender American Deluxe Zone
BRAND LOYALTY: It is crucial that the bands/musician have a strong long-term documented association to our brands.
For over ten years with his trusty Fender Zone American Deluxe, ASCAP Artist Gregory Van Kirk has been a loyal and dedicated to his Fender products and the arts community donating countless hours, performing and engaging in community and charity work.
Gregory strongly endorser the Fender Zone American Deluxe with a down sized body, tone adjustments and play-ability all in one beautifully crafted instrument.
MEDIA PRESENCE: It is important that the band/musician has a strong and consistent national/international TV /Internet & print presence.
Gregory has made numerous appearances on the Fox 4 morning show while finding time to travel to Haiti to carry out charity work and working locally with special needs patients. Gregory can be found featured in SWFL various print ( http://www.ftmyersmagazine.com/FtM-edit.StrangeArrange.html ) and news outlets for work with the band Strange Arrangement®, The Brothers Van Kirk. #strangearrangement #bouncingbassplayer #stringsthatsing #inthefenderzone
LABEL SUPPORT: We are looking to acts that have an existing relationship with a Major or High profile Independent recording label.
Gregory works closely with The Live Room for Independent artist recording, event/s and other various aspects of recording and audio production.
MANAGEMENT: We are looking for musicians/bands that have an established management relationship.
G Sherman Publishing currently oversees development and management for artist Gregory Van Kirk.
TOURING HISTORY: We are looking for musicians/band that have toured both nationally and internationally as a headliner or supported a recognized act.
As Founder and bass player for the band Strange Arrangement® artist Gregory Van Kirk has headlined numerous events and shared the spotlight and opening for recognizable acts including: Georgia Satellites, best known for their single "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" / Vanilla Ice / Sean Chambers Blues Guitarist / Derrick Tribbett / David Johnson High Voltage Band / Blue Print Rap Artist / Vast Aire / Akil of Jurassic 5 / Green Jelly
NATIONAL VISIBILITY: Have you broken out of a regional scene and established national recognition/support?
National and local recognition have been established and are under development, performing live events, charity work and through an online presence and Worldwide Digital Distribution.
Gregory S. Van Kirk
Profile
Bass guitar player, 10,000 hours of practice.
Music instructor, bandleader, musical director, band manager with seven plus combined years experience in working environments.
ASCAP member, professional organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers.
Leadership Skills, Business Ownership, Management & Operations experience.
Studio Session & Television playing experience.
Technical Skills
Sonar Music Software / Garage Band
Music Production
Film Scoring
Video Editing
PA/Sound Technician
Performance Credits
Strange Arrangement® Owner / Band Manager 2009 – Present
Entertainment in the nature of visual and audio performances, namely, musical band, rock group, gymnastic, dance, and ballet performances.
Assisting with creation and concepts : music, costume, set design and choreography audio / visual technical operations.
Management, Song writer, Bass player.
Conducting and Music Teaching Experience
Teaching Private Lessons / Teacher of general Music Theory 2013 - Present
Providing general music theory and encouraging exploration.
PICC Band Assistant 2015
Assistant Conductor, Composer, and Vocalist community choir.
Song structure, arrangement and instrumentation.
Special Education Coordinator Monday Music 2015 - Present
Specializing in Bass Guitar basic music theory.
Successfully applying exploring and expanding, concept to creation and learn apply create theory/s.
Assists in all aspects of program.
Focused and dedicated.
2016 Regularly participated in community charity work, donating time "Musical Therapy" at Cape Coral Special Populations.
2017 Received City of Fort Myers Cultural Art Grant.
Products Endorsed by Gregory
DR NEON™ strings
https://sites.google.com/site/gregvankirkdrstrings/home
Fender American Deluxe Zone Bass
Photo : Link Gregory with his Fender Zone
