RossHoekman

Description:

Screen Name:

RossHoekman

Sex:

M

Age:

33

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

I started on piano when I was four and picked up saxophone at 11, playing in various concert/symphonic/jazz/rock bands through college and beyond. I toured for a year with Up With People which is where I picked up bass guitar. I still play a little keys (as you can hear in my samples), but bass has been my main instrument for about 10 years now.

Currently, I'm looking for the right mix of funk, high energy, fun stuff to make people want to get up and have a good time. Primarily inspired by players like Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Doug Johns, Ray Riendeau and many others, lately I've been listening to stuff like Tower of Power, Lettuce, Soulive, Jeff Healey and Papa Grows Funk. I'm open to joining something that's already established, starting something from scratch, covers and/or originals, or studio work!

My only requirement: no egos please! :) I’m looking for a collaborative team effort where everyone has a great time, with all ideas welcome. Making money would be a bonus (of course), but it’s really about playing music and having fun!

If you're interested, drop me a line. Thanks for reading and looking forward to hearing from you!

fivestringgecko (at) hotmail (dot) com or 720.936.0305

Influences:

I’ve got a pretty wide variety of influences including (in no particular order): Eric Lindell, Lettuce, Marcus Miller, Doug Johns, David Sanborn, Maceo Parker, Dave Matthews Band, Galactic, G Love/Special Sauce, Michael Manring, Reel Big Fish, John Mayer Trio, a little Stevie Wonder, Philadelphia Experiment, Jeff Healey, Crystal Method, Jamiroquai, Red Hot Chili Peppers (Blood Sugar Sex Magic era), Beastie Boys, older 311 (think Grassroots and the Blue album), Phunk Junkeez, Jaco, Ozomatli/Jurassic 5, Black Eyed Peas (PRE-Fergie)... I could go on and on.

Equipment List:

I'm a gear junkie and have a pretty wide arsenal of gear for a range of styles.

Basses:
'09 Fender USA Pbass V w/ flats (current fav!)
'06 Fender USA Jazz V
'06 Modulus Quantum 5
'02 Peavey Cirrus USA 6 w/ with piccolo strings
'00 Warmoth Gecko 5
'99 Fender MIM Jazz 4
'97 Ibanez SR400

Amp/Cabs:
Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0
Avatar 2x10 and 2x12 custom neos

Pedals:
I mostly stay with a pretty clean sound, but I can swap pedals in and out of my pedalboard for any situation

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