SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone.ABOUT
I currently play bass with Serenade of Souls, Florida's premier wedding and special event band. I also have my own side project soul & funk band Reverend Barry and Funktastic Soul. So, I'm not available for other ongoing projects.
I may be available to sit in with your band if you need a sub on bass. But I am not available for a steady gig.
I've been playing bass and singing lead in cover bands and original bands since I was 15 years old. I know a ton of songs and can pick up most set lists quickly. I also read music. I'll play just about any style of popular music: rock, classic rock, metal, alternative, funk, R&B, soul, Motown, pop...whatever.
I'm NOT into playing jazz, blues, southern rock or "jam band" kind of stuff.
You can contact me at bnnicholson at dot com.
- Screen name:
- BarryNicholson
- Member since:
- Jul 28 2009
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bass Players: Geddy Lee, Rocco Prestia, Pino Palladino, Jeff Berlin
Bands: Rush, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, King's X, Living Colour, Tower of Power,
EQUIPMENT
Basses: Lakland 5-string fretted, Yamaha 5-string fretless
Amp: 1972 Ampeg SVT, 810 Cabinet. SWR Silverado 4x8" for smaller gigs.
MUSIC
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Heavy Funk Rock Riff, bass & lead vocal
Heavy Funk Rock Riff, bass & lead vocal Track number: 1 Year: 2004 Album: That Edge Band Genre: Christian Contemporary
On this song I played bass, sang the lead vocal, and wrote the music. NOTE: although this was a Christian band and I do play in church currently, I don't play Christian music exclusively. I've played in bar bands and party bands for years.
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Mid-tempo Power Rock Song, bass chord intro. Lead vocals
Mid-tempo Power Rock Song, bass chord intro. Lead vocals Genre: Christian Contemporary
The beginning part on this song is a bass chord-thing I came up with. I'm singing lead on this. Give it to the end and it really starts rocking. NOTE: although this was a Christian band and I do play in church currently, I don't play Christian music exclusively. I've played in bar bands and party bands for years.
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James Brown, Tower Of Power-Style tune, bass/lead vocal
James Brown, Tower Of Power-Style tune, bass/lead vocal Genre: Christian Contemporary
A little James Brown-style funk tune. NOTE: although this was a Christian band and I do play in church currently, I don't play Christian music exclusively. I've played in bar bands and party bands for years.
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Jazzy/Bluesy Ballad, fretless bass
Jazzy/Bluesy Ballad, fretless bass Album: Jazzy/Bluesy Ballad, fretless bass Genre: Christian Contemporary
I played fretless bass on this song. NOTE: although this was a Christian band and I do play in church currently, I don't play Christian music exclusively. I've played in bar bands and party bands for years.
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Hard-Driving King's X-Style, bass & lead vocal
Hard-Driving King's X-Style, bass & lead vocal
Ok, I admit this tune is kind of a rip off of King's X "Moan Jam". I played bass and sang lead vocals. NOTE: although this was a Christian band and I do play in church currently, I don't play Christian music exclusively. I've played in bar bands and party bands for years.
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Slow-Tempo Alternative Metal, bass intro
Slow-Tempo Alternative Metal, bass intro Year: 1996 Genre: Alternative
Note the bass intro. This is a song I wrote for my "alternative metal" band The Judas Engine, from when I lived in Dallas & L.A. in the mid-90's.
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Fast-Tempo Alternative Metal, distorted bass
Fast-Tempo Alternative Metal, distorted bass Year: 1996
Note the harmonic distorted bass stuff in the intro. This is a song I wrote for my "alternative metal" band The Judas Engine, from when I lived in Dallas & L.A. in the mid-90's.
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Wedding / Special Event Band - Live Footage (Video)
Wedding / Special Event Band - Live Footage (Video)aFuKL85Jd6E
