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sixxplayya

Guitarist, Bassist, Vocalist, Composer

About Me

Dennis M. Atkinson or Sixxplayya as he is called is the up and coming that is taking the music world by storm. Based in Washington, DC this multi-talented Guitarist / Vocalist is getting national and International attention with his genre bending abilities.He began his Professional career as a song writer in the mid eighties when he was discovered by Monty Seward then a Staff Producer for SBK Records, Now CEO of Kulara Records/Omni-Tech & Media Service in Temecula, CA. Sixx has since held the position of staff writer/producer with Starry Eyes Studios Mentored by Producer/Guitarist Alvin White, and with Bouk2bouk studio's. He is becoming one of the most sought after Guitarist in the Washington, Metropolitan area due to his being well-versed in a variety of dance styles.. Pop/Top-40, Motown, Soul, R&B,Country, Funk & Disco classics along with "dinner set" material including duets, ballads & popular jazz standards and for his ability to get the job done quickly. His resume includes performances with a who's who of modern music like the Legendary Drifters, Gospel artists Angela Bell and Rene Adams(Richard Smallwood & Vision), Angela Steele, Johnny Steele and Gospel-Jazz Saxophonist Zedric Teague, Jazz groups like The Sean Geason Project, Soul Sponge, and Sounds of Incline. Go-Go acts like Lissen Da Grewp, The Publicity Band, Special Request, PC Groovers, R&B acts Radiant, Virtuous, Chyp Davis, The Vybe Band, Let it Flow, DC Unplugged, Blu Neffu, the Classic Rock Group Zipper, The Out of Town Blues Band and the Wedding Band Marquise. He has shared the stage with luminaries like Guitarist Alvin White, Pianist Vince Evans, Bassist Doc Samba, and Acid Jazz Master Guitarist Ronny Jordan to name a few. He is currently the Staff Guitarist for Bishop, Dr. John I. Little at Greater Deliverance Christian Center COGIC, and for Pastor Jonathan R. Adams at New Ephesians COGIC. Sixx is one of the most humble and professional musicians that one could wish to work with. He is a real musician for real music lovers.
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Member Since: 10/3/2006
Band Website: WWW.SIXXPLAYYA.COM
Band Members: Cornell Stone & the Stone Rythm Band,Zoe Spencer,DC Unplugged,Dee Stone,Sound Connection,The Charlie Heritage Project,
Influences: Paul Jackson Jr, Jonathan Dubose, Ronny Jordan ,The Godfather Chuck Brown,Nile Rodgers(The Master and Funkiest Guitar Player Alive), Mike Scott, John Mayer, Curtis Mayfield, Jimi Hendrix , Prince,Greg Howe, Steve Vai, B.B King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Mike Stern, Sean Geason, Hiram Bullock, Chet Atkins , Alvin White,Andy Aledort,Frank Gambale,Prince, Doc "The Flavor " Flowers,Miles Davis,Tony Mcalpine, Stanley Cooper,Eddie Hazel, George Benson, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck,Al Mckay,Mike Stacey, Jimmy Noland,Chet Atkins . Fred Hammond,Charlie Wilson,Brian McKnight,David Ruffin, Nat King Cole,Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway,Robert plant,Smokie Norful, and David Bowie. Terry Lewis & Jimmi Jam Harris,Sting,George Clinton, Garth Brooks,Stevie Wonder, The Funk Brothers, and the Greatest of All time Mr. Buddy Guy.All of these inspirational people have help mold my style, work ethic,helped strengthened my Faith, and most of all shared their Love of Music and the Anointing that God has given them.
Sounds Like: As a singer he blurs the line between a Soulful David Ruffin and Brian Mcknight. As a Guitarist he puts you in the vibe of a Paul Jackson Jr. Yet he Funks you like a Nile Rodgers, Gives you the Blues like a Buddy Guy and Rocks your soul like Hendrix.Sixx is Fulltime musician for hire and is well-versed in a variety of dance styles.. Pop/Top-40, Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk & Disco classics along with "dinner set" material including duets, ballads & popular jazz standards. He is available for Tours, Sessions and Live Performances. For booking info email [email protected]
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Standing onstage with History!

Hey Fam, I trust that all is well with all of you. I just wanted to take this time to share a thought with you. Yesterday I had the good fortune... no I was blessed with the opportunity to share the s...
Posted by sixxplayya on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:15:00 PST

My visit to the Pollak Vineyards in Greenwood , VA

Hey Family I just got back from my Gig at the Pollak Vineyards in Greenwood , Virginia just west of  Charlottesville, Virginia.. Let me just say this.....I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!! I played a Wedd...
Posted by sixxplayya on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:57:00 PST

Missing that somethin.

Hey Kinfolks, Have you ever had that feelin when you missed something that you knew was no good for you? You know that one thing or person that you could never get enough of even though you have realy...
Posted by sixxplayya on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:36:00 PST