You’ve found my résumé as a musician. Let’s jam. I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I went to school for a time at Quincy University, Illinois. Now I’m working to expand and participate in the music scene in my home town.
James A. Arconati
Experience
Here is a sample of my relevant experience and what I’m currently promoting now.
- 2024-Present – Karaoke host every Tuesday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill, Creve Coeur, MO
- 2023-Present – Trombone with Free Champagne, a ska/reggae/blues band in St. Louis, MO
- 2020-Present – Trombone with MO ECHO Brass Band, a brass party band in St. Louis, MO
- 2022-2024 – Karaoke host every Friday at Padrinos, St. Louis, MO
- 2022 – Trombone on “Pretend” for St. Louis Community Collaboration Album with ZME
- 2014-2016 – Trombone with Bullseye Womprats, a dance cover band in St. Louis, MO
- 2012-2014 – Trombone with Dirty Soap, a jazz band in St. Louis, MO
- 2009-2018 – Sound Engineer at Ferguson Christian Church, Ferguson, MO
- 2009 – Trombone on “So You Think?” by Since Hector Was A Pup from 2010: The Year We Forgo Contact
- 1998 – 2000 – Trombone with Rod & the Satalites, a garage cover band in Quincy, IL
Skills
I bring the energy.
- Trombone
- Harmonica
- Vocalist (lead / low harmony)
- Karaoke Host
- Event Host & MC
- Various Auxiliary Percussion
- Arrangement
- Production
- Sound Engineer
Education
- Meramec Community College
- Concert Band (1 year)
- Jazz Improvisation (1 year)
- Classical Guitar (1 year)
- Quincy University
- Concert Band (2 years)
- Jazz Band (2 years)
- Parkway North High School – Class of 94
- Marching Band (4 years)
- Concert Band (4 years)
- Jazz Band (2 years)