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If you need a bass player please send a note to: michael dot mais dot bass at geemail dot com.
I've been playing bass for over 30 years in the Tri-State area. I've played in all types of bands - Original, Wedding / Corporate, Covers, R&B, Funk, Fusion, and the list goes on. I'm presently looking for a steady working paid situation, playing club dates, weddings, corporate, etc, but open to other paid situations as well (Tribute, etc).
I’m a solid bass player with many years of experience, fluent in many genres, pay great attention to details when learning songs, have great pro boutique gear, and I’m very responsible. I have multiple fx as well if needed in order to emulate the bass sound in a tune, even synth bass sounds. I program synths to emulate bass sounds triggered by my bass, keyboard or iPad. I can also sing lead and harmonies as well. I’ve have sung backgrounds extensively in every band I’ve been in.
I am also an Audio Engineer as well and fluent in all things Audio. I mix live sound on a daily basis and record for broadcast networks and have done production work for bands as well.
FYI all of the music I have posted are recordings of my playing at either rehearsals or live performances.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.
Thanks for your consideration.
- Screen name:
- Mike Mais
- Member since:
- Nov 16 2018
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Nathan Watts, James Jamerson, Geddy Lee, Jaco, Beatles, 70's Classic Rock.... But not limited to these. I grew up around musicians and have been consumed with all styles of Music all my life.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Fodera, Nordy, Fender, Mesa Boogie amps, Jule Amps, Read Purity, AudioKinesis Cabs, Mesa Cabs, and various fx and synth pedals. I am proficient in synth programming, virtual synth savy as well and have been asked to trigger and play synth bass sounds which I recreate via pedals and iPad.
Endorsed by Fodera Guitars
MUSIC
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Things Can Only Get Better
Things Can Only Get Better
Recording from rehearsal
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Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer
Rehearsal Recording
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Too Shy
Too Shy
Recording from Rehearsal. I'm covering the slap bass as well as the synth bass which is triggered via fx pedal.
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Let's Dance
Let's Dance
Rehearsal Recording
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Pump it Up
Pump it Up
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Eyes Without a Face
Eyes Without a Face
Recording from rehearsal
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Roundabout
Roundabout
Live clip from a gig I played on.
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It's My Life
It's My Life
Recording from rehearsal
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Girls on Film
Girls on Film
Rehearsal recording
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Hold Me Now
Hold Me Now
Recording from a rehearsal last year. FYI the synth bass sounds I am playing via a synth pedal I have.
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Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
Live performance from a gig I played on.
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Obsession-Fascination
Obsession-Fascination
Rehearsal recording... On Fascination I'm playing synth bass via an fx pedal
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Shout - Tears for Fears
Shout - Tears for Fears
Recording from a rehearsal last year. FYI the synth bass sounds I am playing via a synth pedal I have. I'm also looping a synth pad while playing the bass as well.
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Policy of Truth
Policy of Truth
Recording from a rehearsal I had last year
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Shoot You Down - APB (Video)
Shoot You Down - APB (Video)m6zt5sUpLnA
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Summer of 69 (Video)
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Promo video of band I play in (Video)
Promo video of band I play in (Video)MJk1hHpGW6Q
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Everybody wants to rule the world (Video)
Everybody wants to rule the world (Video)vR3sLKihcXo