SEEKING
Band to Join, Bass Guitar.ABOUT
I'm an optimistic, open-minded, easy going guy with a good sense of humor. Music is a very cherished outlet for me. I like variety, different styles, and moods. I'm *not* a big solo/spotlight player or showman. I focus on being a reliable, responsive, tasty, "pocket" player that serves the music thru dynamics, supporting vocals/soloists, and helping create "moments" where the band & audience escape their cares.
My cover band is Corporate Therapy but we do not play very frequently, so it leaves room for other endeavors, events, and/or subbing. CT is a great group of musicians and we play mostly classic rock covers with a few surprises woven in the mix.
I love passion & positive energy. I strive to nurture creativity and encourage the artistic growth in my band mates and myself. Music is magic - a universal, uniting, healing, & uplifting force. I love discovering the vibe and establishing a groove with other musicians.
Thanks for checking me out.
-Mark
- Screen name:
- Mark Rayburn
- Member since:
- Oct 18 2015
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
Influences
Tower of Power, Tom Petty, Allman Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Maynard Ferguson, Jane's Addiction, Led Zepplin, Hendrix, Offspring, RAGE Against the Machine, Doobies, AWB, ZZ Top, Missing Persons, Peter Gabriel, Dixie Dregs, ELP, Deep Purple, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, CS&N, Stones, Chick Corea, Brubeck, Sky King, Random Access... (thousands more - so many great known & unknown artists - all have something to offer & all influence people who listen to them)
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
7 pc PDP/DW natural laquer acoustic kit +
6 pc Roland e-kit +
6 pc custom smoked ice acoustic travel kit by Billy Blast drums +
all Zildjian cymbals (love) except 1 Sabian HHX +
6 pc acoustic practice kit (Frankenkit) +
assorted percussion (MORE COWBELL!) +
water bottles, power bars, bananas, a playlist, & a metronome ;-)