SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Steel guitar, Upright bass.ABOUT
Well over 30 years experience behind the instrument. Crave recording and composing.
- Screen name:
- 6-String-Bass
- Member since:
- Mar 23 2011
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
Mike is a multi-talented instrumentalist who has honed his craft with several Local bands, and numerous National Acts as well.
Some of the Popular Local bands include Borderline Express, Crossin' Mason-Dixon, Bad Penny, Night Moves, Twisted Grass, SEVEN, and Between the Lines (did numerous CDs with them), etc. Mike has also shared the BigTime stage Limelight with many National Acts including, Blue Oyster Cult, Dr. Hook, Edgar Winter, Jackly, George Thorogood, Southern Rock All Stars (Members of Molly Hatchet/Blackfoot), Ace Frehley, New Riders of the Purple Sage (to name a few).
Mike is known as the gentle giant in the music business. He is an engineer at his Automated Digital Home Studio, as well as an arranger/song-writer.
His biggest influences are people that can get along. He likes the styles of Journey/Sister Hazel and the intricacies of Rush.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Bass- 6 string bass into a GK 2 10 - 1 15
Keys- Pair of Korg M-1's with Additional Midi Controller.
