ABOUT
I've been playing bass for 30+ years. I gigged professionally from 1984 to 1986 around the Southeast. I stopped gigging for a while, due to life getting in the way, but have been back at it for the past 17 or so years. I have all played styles ranging from Punk to Newgrass and most everything in between. I'm most at home with Country, Red Dirt and Classic rock styles, but I can throw down a Funk line or some Reggae dub when needed. I sing some, but I'm most definitely not your lead vocalist, although I have been accused of having the attitude of one.... LOL!
- Screen name:
- Michael Reid
- Member since:
- May 07 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Jeremy Plato (Cross Canadian Ragweed) Pino Palladino, Tully Kennedy (Jason Aldean), Victor Wooten, Steve Harris, Geezer Butler
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Moderate
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
- Dobro:
- Intermediate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
- Mandolin:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Lakland, Fender, Ibanez, G&L, and other assorted basses. Stienberg Design Electric Upright. Aguliar, Bugera and T.C. Electronic amps. Audio-Technica wireless. Audio-Technica IE . Darkglass, SansAmp, 3Leaf, Keeley, T.C, EBS and other assorted effects (but I rarely use 'em playing Country)
In addition, numerous guitars and guitar amps, banjo, mandolin, lap steel, dobro, outboard effects and other assorted performing and recording toys including a full PA and midi controlled LED lighting
What can I say.......I'm a gear whore!!
