ABOUT
Over the last 50 years, I have played country bass in all four corners of the USA and in several European countries (including a U.S. Embassy), and in bands that opened for several major recording artists on tour through Europe during the '70's.
In 1988, I co-founded the New Hampshire Country Music Association and was served on its Board of Governors for nine years including two years as it's Treasurer and directed their Annual Awards Show for six years at an 880-seat theater. I've played in numerous Country bands including a four-year stint with a house band at the most popular country music nightclub in New Hampshire. I was inducted into the NHCMA Hall Of Fame in 2000.
I use the Nashville Numbering System and have a repertoire of about 120 (mostly Classic Country) songs to contribute.
I've learned the music business well enough to not be dependent on it for a living (I've always kept my day job). So I'm looking for like-minded musicians to play with a few times a month in the Port Orange area, and I'm often available for short-notice fill-ins as a substitute bass player. I'm currently playing every Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Port Orange American Legion. 386-451-8222.
- Screen name:
- dutch506433
- Member since:
- Dec 15 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Just for Fun
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Early influences start with Chet Atkins, Ray Price, Jim Reeves, Carl Perkins, Jerry Reed, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis to name a few. Later influences are too many to name here.
Favorite styles include '50-90's Classic Country, '50-60's Rock-n-Roll, some Blues and Bluegrass Cross-overs.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Washburn Electric Bass
Fender Rumble 100 Amp
Sennheiser Evolution 600/800 series stage Mic with boom stand
Vocalist Live Harmonizer
Bass Chorus Pedal
CALENDAR
Past Events
I'm currently playing bass for the THIS N THAT Band of Daytona Beach. We play at local venues in the area and host the Country Shindig every Thursday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Rose Bay RV Park on Nova Road in Port Orange. Invited singers and musicians join us for some fun and comradery and the public is invited to listen and dance.
