Bass_Playa2pt0 + Musician in Tampa, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

Looking for the right musical situation. I enjoy playing cool songs with nice folks. The genre is of secondary importance. Prefer mature players who understand dynamics.

***Best suited to be a hired gun at the moment. Will do studio work. Have learned 40-song setlists on short notice when the money was worth the work.*** References available.

It would be enjoyable to be in an old-school C&W cover band complete with a pedal-steel player.

You may contact me at coolbreezes60(at)tampabay(dot)rr(dot)com My Y?T?b channel includes numerous examples of me playing live

There's an old musician's saying: Money, music, hang (and connections, per Tommy Tedesco) . . . there has to be 2 out of the three to make it worthwhile. Currently, money is not the deciding factor in my desire to play music with others. Nonetheless, if I'm in a Band, I don't wish to play for free . . . for "the exposure" on general principle. If someone is profiting from our labor, then so should we.

I enjoy the music with which I grew up; Zep, Allman bros., Dio, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, Little River Band, AC/DC, Orleans, The Doobies, Eagles, Stevie Ray, etc., but also have an appreciation for old-school Country, like John Cash, Buck Owens, Don Gibson, Roger Miller, Merle & Waylon, et.al., and enjoy Motown as well.

If you're looking for Jaco, Billy Sheehan, Joe Dart, or Jeff Berlin, I'm not your guy. I love and appreciate what they bring to the table, but that's not me. Not looking to be a "lead" bass player, just a dude who plays with timing, taste, and tone. Stylistically, my goal is to play like John Deacon of Queen, not to overplay. As your bassist, I see my job as holding the song together and pushing it forward . . . locking in with our drummer and playing in the pocket.

At this stage of the game, not willing to put up with any falderal, ballyhoo, or balderdash . . . Ok, mebbe a little balderdash on occasion.

Growing up in Miami during the 70's, nothing shocks me. I've seen everything and done . . . most everything. I drink very little and don't take illegal drugs. That being said, your business is your business, as long as it doesn't affect OUR business. A creed to which I aspire is: "Be professional, be on time, and be prepared."

Here's hoping to hear from you.

Screen name:

Bass_Playa2pt0

Member since:

Jun 06 2018

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

30

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Influences

Joe Osborn
Joe Osborn
Joe Osborn
John Paul Jones,
Chuck Rainey
Willie Weeks
Donald Duck Dunn
James Jamerson
Carol Kaye
John Deacon
Jerry Scheff
Bob Moore
Joe Osborn
David Brown
Carl Radle
Joe Osborn
Ben Sudano
Roger Glover
Joe Osborn
Tommy Shannon
Bootsie Collins
Barry Oakley
Mars Cowling
Ray Brown
Gary Thain
Ed Grundy
Bob Babbitt
Tiran Porter
Joe Puerta
Joe Osborn
Will Lee
Geddy Lee
Brenda Lee
R.E. Lee
Sarah Lee
Stagger Lee
Lee Sklar
R. Lee Ermey
Lee Enfield
Lee Jeans

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

More gear than bassists should be allowed to have.

MUSIC