ABOUT
I've been playing since I was 13, and while music is not my profession, I do enjoy working with professionals. The three most notable bands I've been a member of include Arhooly, Bluestone and Virginia and the Slims. I've opened for Tommy Castro, Tinsley Ellis, Albert Castilia, BB King, and others.
I'm a straight finger playing blues, blues/rock, southern rock, country bassist. No popping, no slap. Rarely use a pick. I know my place and have never thought of the bass as a solo instrument. My job is to give music to the drums with a few embellishments. Carrying the bottom end and make everybody else look good is what I do.
I'm looking for a band out there who takes their music seriously, are willing to grow and work toward putting together a tight, professional band to make music that makes you want to get on the table and dance. (If making a lot of $$$ was my goal I'd have given up long ago!)
It doesn't have to be complicated or original, but there does have to be a goal and a desire to make it as good as it can be. Also, a cohesive, team oriented mindset with a priority of having fun ranks pretty high on my wishlist!
- Screen name:
- bluesbassist53
- Member since:
- Jan 03 2010
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Harmonica:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Basses:
Musicman Sterling
Fender Precision
Fender Blacktop Jazz
Fender Jaguar bass
Fender Telecaster bass
Rickenbacker 4001
Holzer semi hollow bass
Amps:
Fender Rumble 500 combo
Fender Rumble 500 head
Fender 115 15" extension speaker
Fender Champion 40
Other:
Shure "green bullet" mic for harp