bigbassman + Musician in Cleveland, OH

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ABOUT

I began playing bass and singing at age 9 with my father's gospel group, Smitty and The Sons of Truth. I sing both lead and back-up/harmony vocals. I played with the late Jimmy Landers of The Jimmy Landers Blues Company for 4 years, playing regular gigs in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Bay Village and other Ohio cities. I have performed with many other acts, including The O'Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Wayne Bell & New Experience, The Jim Orlando Trio, Rare Soul, Ruby Carter, Jimmy St. Clair, Larry Hancock (of S.O.U.L. fame) and a many others. I consider myself a 'Funk Master', but play all musical styles and genres. My unique 6-string bass playing and vocal style combine the spirit of Gospel, the texture of Soul, the excitement of Funk and the rhythm of Reggae! I'm equally at home with a 4 or 5 string instrument as well as double-neck instruments. The picture in m y profile is from a gig at the Loose Moose in Cuyahoga Falls just a few months ago. I look (feel and act!) a lot younger than I am!
Also visit my website at .stratosmusic

Screen name:

bigbassman

Member since:

Sep 03 2006

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Gospel, R&B, soul, reggae

EQUIPMENT

PAs, monitors, speakers, effects units - and more!

MUSIC

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