SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.ABOUT
Eclectic taste in music. I have played in power-trio rock bands, pop music/dance band for night clubs and casuals, big-band jazz and jazz combos. I also have experience playing in classical music chamber ensembles. Currently, I am playing with the La Mirada Symphony, as a member of the double bass section (for 13 seasons).
- Screen name:
- herman1107549
- Member since:
- Jan 18 2016
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Classic rock artists,e.g. Zepplin, Bowie, The Cars, The Police, etc
Classical composers, e.g. J.S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Wagner, etc.
Modern classical: Reich, Glass, Kronos Quartet
Electric Bassists: Clarke, Jaco, Wooten
Jazz: Miles, Parker, Brubeck, Corea
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Upright bass:
- Expert
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Ampeg SVT (large room), WW with 15" Gauss (small room)
Electric Basses: Fender P-bass, G&L fretless
Double Bass: 5 string set-up for orchestra, 4 string for Jazz/other
12 channel PA with mics
MUSIC
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Zero Hour, The Plimsouls
Zero Hour, The Plimsouls Track number: 1 Year: 1980 Album: The Plimsouls Genre: Rock
Cover of The Plimsouls song Zero Hour. Herman Mendez on vocals and bass.
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Jungle Love, Morris Day & The Time
Jungle Love, Morris Day & The Time Track number: 2 Year: 1984 Album: Ice Cream Castle Genre: Funk
Jungle Love Cover Morris Day and The Time. Herman Mendez on Vocals and Bass.
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Feelin Free, Count Basie
Feelin Free, Count Basie Track number: 3 Album: Webster's Unabridge Big Band Genre: Jazz
Webster's Unabridge Big Band performance of Count Basie Feelin Free. Herman Mendez on Upright Bass.
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La Bamba
La Bamba Track number: 4 Year: 1980 Genre: Latin
Cover of traditional Mexican song in style of Richie Valenz/Los Lobos. Herman Mendez on vocals and bass.
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Divertimiento for Orchestra - Samba by Leonard Bernstein
Divertimiento for Orchestra - Samba by Leonard Bernstein Track number: 5 Year: 2014 Album: La Mirada Symphony Genre: Classical
La Mirada Symphony performs Divertimiento for Orchestra - Samba by Leonard Bernstein. Herman Mendez, Double Bass Section Player