BassInvader

SEEKING

Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar.

ABOUT

I'm a 52-year-old bassist with about 35 years' stage experience, pro gear, no drug or alcohol problems, and a good attitude. I can also sing backup (or lead, if it's within my limited range) and play some keys in a pinch. I've played in bands covering everything from the Black Crowes to Rush (as well as some original bands, though I've pretty much left that behind these days). I know a wide variety of classic rock, blues, and southern rock already, and I have a good ear for picking up new material. If appearance is crucial to you, you'll probably want to look elsewhere; to be blunt, I'm a fat, balding, middle-aged white dude. 8-) But if the music is your priority, I think I can give you what you need. Feel free to ping me at bschoner AT gmail DOT com if you'd like to chat.

P.S. If you send me a message via BandMix, make sure your account is setup to accept messages so I can reply!

Screen name:: BassInvader
Member since:: Sep 22 2010; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 35
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 1 time per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Too many to list. While gigs mostly mean classic rock (from the '60s to the '00s), I cut my teeth on classic progressive rock (Rush, Yes, Jethro Tull), and enjoy modern progressive music as well (Porcupine Tree, Riverside). I also love good Southern rock (Allmans, Skynyrd), blues rock (ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan), jazz rock (Steely Dan, Blood Sweat & Tears), and a lot of stuff that's harder to classify (King's X, Eleven, Frank Zappa). Basically, if it's good and/or interesting, I'll probably dig it.