Bassorama

Musician in Fredericksburg, VA

Bassorama

Bassorama
55 years old, Male, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401
Member #
218167
Member since
28 Jul 2008
Active within 1 week
Instruments played:
Vocalist - General, Bass Guitar, Background Singer, Upright bass
Genre:
R&B, Classic Rock, Funk
Screen name:
Bassorama
Location:
Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401
Gender:
Male
Age:
55 years old
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Instruments experience:

Vocalist - General:
Moderate
Bass Guitar:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Moderate
Upright bass:
Intermediate

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Now Seeking

Vocalist - General, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Background Singer, Trombone.

About

Versatile Bass Player looking for established R&B, Funk, Disco, Lounge/Event band. Mature, responsible; can sight read written charts. Variety of instruments and equipment for different sounds and venues.
I've given up on "Classic Rock," not because I don't like the music; but rather because that market space is too crowded. I'm looking for a band that knows what audiences and venues they want to appeal to, and is working towards putting together a show that plays to that - rather than a collection of folks that like certain tunes and are going to play them whether anyone's interested or not.

Influences

Tower of Power, Blues Brothers, Mowtown, James Brown's rythym section, etc. That's Rocco Prestia, "Duck Dunn," Bob Babbit, Larry Grahm, Bootsie Collins, etc.
I've watched Rocco Prestia play in person, close up, and he reminded me of the definition of "Professional," which is someone that makes the difficult look effortless. Bass is more than the linkage between the drums and the melody, and there's different ways to make that link work.

Equipment List

EBMM Bongo 5, EBMM Stering 4, Bongo 4, Carvin SB4001, Mesa Boogie V-12 w/Accugruuve Bill Dickens and Tri 1-15 cabs, Mesa 4x10 cab, various vocal mikes, stands, monitors. Gear isn't an issue.