Ivan on Bass + Musician in Allen, TX

SEEKING

ABOUT

I dont wan't to come across as a jerk but I will be straight with you... I am not looking for a 1-2 show a month gig. This is what I do for a living and have been at it for a long while. When my schedule permits I am available for session (studio) and gun for hire work. I can't work for free or split tips with you. I wish I could...because those are usually some fun gigs. My rate is negotiable but no less than $150 a show. If you're still on board...than keep reading! If not...message me and I may know of some cats that would be a better fit for you. Cheers!

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At 41 years old, Ivan Pierce has already racked up 26 years of professional musicianship and 30 years on the strings. Starting at age 10, Ivan was introduced to the guitar by his father, a life-long musician and music educator. In his fledgling years, he studied under Bob Sherrard (a student of Andres Segovia) and developed his understanding of music, theory and composition.

Playing in many bands around the Dallas music scene in the 90s, Ivan cut his teeth on the road and made a name for himself as a prolific performer. Originally a guitarist, his playing was described by the Dallas Observer in 1994 as follows: "On an off night, Ivan can rip the roof off a club. On a great night he just might save your soul." Finding it harder and harder to find bassists to fill gigs, he switched to playing bass in 1997 and hasn't looked back. Having played all over the music spectrum, Ivan has settled down in the Americana, Country and Red Dirt Scene (though you will catch him playing classic rock covers when the spirit moves him).

Today he spends his time on the road with top country artists and when not burning up the black-top, you will find him in a studio or in his shop building road cases. Ivan's weapons of choice are the MTD Kingston Super 5 and a Fender Elite Jazz V through a Hartke LH1000 and an Ear Candy 2x12 BuzzBomb.

His endorsements:

MTD Basses

Franklin Strap

Keeley Cases

EarCandy Cabs

Vibe9 In Ear Monitors

Stringjoy Strings

Screen name:

Ivan on Bass

Member since:

Nov 19 2012

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Tony Franklin, Lee Sklar, James Jamerson

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Advanced

Upright bass:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Fender Jazz Elite V, MTD Super 5, Tobias Killer-B, Hartke LH1000, Music Man HD500 w/rush-mod, Ear Candy 2x12 Bass Bomb, BBE Sonic Maximizer, Hartke Attack 2 DI, and more other toys than you can shake a stick at.

MUSIC