Chris Volpini

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Steel guitar.

ABOUT

I just moved to Pittsburgh and am wanting to get involved in or help form a project. Covers or originals are fine. I have played for acts in all genres and am very good at getting the 'feel' of a song. I have a lot of studio, stage, and business-end experience. I have held sponsorships with a couple of gear companies and still have several contacts in the industry. I currently hold a sponsorship with a string company and will be serving as their sales representative in the near future. Feel free to contact me on here, via email (chrisvolpini3@gmail.com), or by phone call/text (412-651-3709).

Screen name:: Chris Volpini
Member since:: Feb 24 2013; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week

Influences

James Jamerson, Bob Babbit, Pino Palladino, Rocco Prestia, Mike Merritt, Marcus Miler, Bakithi Kumalo, Paul McCartney, Jack Bruce, Chuck Rainey, Jaco Pastorius, Charles Mingus, Stanley Clarke, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Dave Matthews Band, Stevie Wonder, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Seal, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Wilco, OAR, Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, BB King, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, Sting and the Police, 311, Nirvana, Social Distortion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Norah Jones, Aretha Franklin etc. etc. etc.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Expert

EQUIPMENT

Bass Guitars:

Fender American Pro II Precision
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom
Lakland Skyline LOG 55-64
Lakland Skyline Jerry Scheff
D. Taylor Mongo 4 string
Conklin Rocco Prestia Signature
Lightwave fretless
Fender CIJ 60s Precision body with a custom neck
Schecter Corsair Semi-Hollow

Amps:

Mesa WD800 head on Avatar Cabs (2x10 & a 2x12)
Hartke amps
Fender amps

various effects that I barely use