ABOUT
I have played in community bands, sang in choirs, played banjo in a pizza restaurant, played bass and guitar in a community big band. 2012-2016 I played bass guitar in a local 1965-1985 rock band named Diamond, From 2017 to 2022 I played bass guitar for the Marshall County Hangmen Band. I also played bass guitar with 50's-70's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Endless Summer for three months of 2022 before health issues of other members caused both of these bands to disband in 2022 . Email me mlastleford at Gee-mail. As of 7/2/2023 I have accepted an offer to join Outlaw Country Express as a bass guitarist and currently have no interst in pursuing a position with another band.
- Screen name:
- mark1062086
- Member since:
- Apr 06 2015
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Rolling Stones, CCR, Beatles, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Clapton, Duck Dunn, Carole Kay, James Jameson,Who, GFR, Eagles, ZZ Top, Carol Kay, James Jameson, Jack Bruce, John Entwhistle, Chicago, Jazz. Swing, Country, Folk, Blues
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Austin Super 6 Les Paul style 6 string electric guitar
Univox Hi-Flyer electric guitar
Mitchell Acoustic 12 String guitar
Epiphone Viola bass guitar
Yamaha BB450 bass guitar
Kay 5930 bass guitar
Fender Rumble 200 amp
Small Ibanez bass amp
Stradilin banjo
