ABOUT
Born in Florida,began playing trumpet at age 9.Studied under several well known teachers.Began playing bass at age 13, first pro gig at age 14,have since played thousands of gigs in several different local and national bands.Attended college on music scholarship playng trumpet,french horn,all brass and bass guitar.Played in UF Gator Jazz Band on trumpet and bass as well as Manatee Junior College.Florida All State Band,Florida All Star Marching band 3 times. Age 52 but i dont look it or act it, into all styles and forms of music ,read and write music and well versed in theory as well.Professional look and attitude on stage and off.I can make your band or situation better,guaranteed!
- Screen name:
- MFBASS
- Member since:
- Sep 24 2011
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
As a young man the major influences in my home were gospel,country,rock and instrumental(classical,jazz fusion,etc.)As a teen graduated to what we all listened to in Florida,southern rock,hard country,punk,dance you name it.Major influences include Johnny Cash,Led Zeppelin,Rush,Yes,Kiss,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Ted Nugent,Outlaws,Clapton,Hendrix,Beatles,Maynard Ferguson,The Clash,all the 80s and 90s hair bands,Bon JoviQueen,Prince,Earth Wind and Fire to name a few,a rather broad spectrum of influences to say the least!
Instrument experience:
- Upright bass:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Trumpet:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Trombone:
- Advanced
- Harmonica:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Moderate
- Drums:
- Moderate
- Dobro:
- Intermediate
- Mandolin:
- Intermediate
- Banjo:
- Intermediate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Intermediate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Intermediate
- Steel guitar:
- Beginner
- Fiddle:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
1981 BC Rich Mockingbird bass(my baby bought new in 1982),Fender P bass,Fender and Ampeg amps,Roland keyboards,Bach trumpet,Shure mics.
