SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I have been a bass player for 15+ years. I have played in many different bands, in all styles of music including rock, jazz standards, funk, and jam band. Good tone and technique on the bass. Some formal training in jazz theory, combined with a lot of my own study. My son is 8, and my wife, Susannah Magee is a great singer (check out her profile here on BM as well). If you are looking for a professional, creative, and egoless (but not gutless) bass player for a session or a gig, contact me for a demo.
Out of my home project studio in Shelburne, I do recording, mixing, mastering, media transfers, editing, and much more. It's a fun and effective rehearsal space, and I have made great recordings for several bands there. I am also available to do mobile, on site recording for demos, etc. I have done sound for multimedia and video productions, tape for WNYC and National Public Radio
- Screen name:
- smcgrath1111
- Member since:
- Dec 13 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 14
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Jaco Pastorius, John Taylor, Tony Levin, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, The Police, Stanley Clarke, Barry Bales (Union Station)
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Upright Bass with hybrid pickup, Dean Edge Pro 5 String bass, American Fender Jazz bass. BBE BMax tube pre, GK MB212, Mesa Venture 600 Combo and a few other toys. I have a full recording studio setup with more stuff than I can name here, and I have recorded and produced several albums professionally. Reaper, MOTU MK896, M-Audio BX-5A monitors, many different microphones.
MUSIC
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Podcast Theme
Podcast Theme Year: 2008 Album: Demo Genre: Electronic
I composed this theme for a friend's internet podcast show (www.freshubuntu.org). All instruments are synthesized except for the bass.
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November Guest - Fear In My Heart
November Guest - Fear In My Heart Year: 2010 Album: The Island Pond Connection Genre: Bluegrass
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Kid Charlemagne
Kid Charlemagne Year: 2010 Genre: Classic Rock
Scott McGrath covering Steely Dan's "Kid Charlemagne". Scott McGrath on bass, vocals, keyboards, drum programming, recording and mixing.