SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Keyboard.

ABOUT

Non-pro, advanced, committed bass player is looking to play with a band influenced by: jazz, R&B/Soul, funk, Latin, blues, some rock.
I supported acoustic guitar-driven singer-songwriter material as well.

Play 5- and 6-string fretted and fretless; also electric upright.

Paid gigs in NYC area (weeknights and weekends) are ideal.

Screen name:
Leo_bassist
Member since:
Sep 30 2008
Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Gypsy jazz
Brazilian jazz
French chanson (many names)
Stevie Wonder
Patricia Kaas
Paris Combo
Paul McCartney
Dave Matthews Band
Deep Purple
David Coverdale (vocal style)
Dire Straits / Mark Knopfler
Steely Dan
Fleetwood Mac
Robert Plant (solo)
Lucinda Williams
Daniel Lanois
Michael Hedges
No Doubt
Pink Floyd
Sarah Mclaughlan
Aimee Mann
Travelling Wilburys
Shannon McNally
Sting, Police
Tom Waits

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Bass Guitar:
Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:
Moderate
Keyboard:
Moderate
Background Singer:
Moderate
Upright bass:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

MTD KZ6
MTD KZ5 fretless
Lakland 55-02
Dingwall Combustion 5
MarkBass: head, 2X10, 1X15 (500W)
Takamine ES132 classical acoustic
Effects

MUSIC