MikePlaysBass

Description:

Screen Name:

MikePlaysBass

Sex:

M

Age:

53

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Committed

Years Playing Music:

30

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to Gig:

2-3 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

Primary instrument: Bass
Secondary: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion
Vocals: Lead & back-up

Good ear; can read chord charts; good understanding and use of music theory and music composition;
can usually fill in (enough to get buy)for what I don't know.

Looking for eclectic band/project that plays multiple genres.
I do not want to be in band that ONLY plays classic rock or blues, though. I more into a mix including jazz and multiple other elements or jam band type stuff. A good example of mixing rock, pop, jazz, etc... is a lot of stuff by Phish and a lot of other great bands.

I want to pull some great musicians together and get a kick ass band going that's greater than the sum of its parts. I know the talent and will to succeed is in this area , so let's make it happen.

also...it'd be nice if I could have left my birthday off of the profile because I don't look or act anywhere near my age, so definitely don't count me out on that alone.

Contact me directly via mike@studmonkeys.com

Influences:

Multi-genre, all over the map. If it's good, I'll listen to it.

Jazz, Rock, Alternative, Pop, Funk, Ska, R&B, etc..., and I'm always looking to learn new stuff.

Really not into: Country or Metal (a couple tunes thrown in are OK, but not as standard fare)

Basically, I want to push the edge musically. I'm not looking to play the same thirty year old worn out songs that are on everybody's play lists, or at the very least to do them in a way to reach today's audiences. Some of the newer bands out now are incredible and are raising the bar redefining what people are expecting musically. Let's shake up this town.

Equipment List:

Fretted (4 & 5 string), Fretless, Electric Upright.

My rig is all Ampeg & QSC, bi-amped for sub-harmonic lows and snappy mids and highs.

Also have full PA, rehearsal/recording space, professional recording set-up,
lots of other gear.

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