michael1329230 + Musician in Fort Myers, FL

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I have played bass for many years.
I have recorded and produced gold records in Canada.
For one of my projects go to:
https://soundcloud.com/user-873353018/sets/odd-clue-new-cd/s-mdKlr
Latest project "Tilka's Jube Jar" on Sound Cloud link to the CD:
https://soundcloud.com/user-873353018/sets/tilkas-jube-jar/s-hWmDS3HcZTj?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Michael Tilka
Bass Player - Vocalist - Producer - Composer
Tilka has been a vital participant in the music business his whole adult life. Growing up in Indiana’s “Calumet Region”, Tilka started crossing into Illinois to soak up Chicago’s live music scene at 16. He performed with a variety of acts: Big Bands, Musical Theater, Rock Acts, Lounge Lizards, Folk Acts, Polka Bands, Jazz Orchestras, etc. Any musical experience that broadened his horizons was fair game. Throughout high school & university he performed whenever and wherever possible. Most notable was a summer in Milwaukee with Daryl Stuermer’s (Phil Collins, Genesis) consummate jazz/rock horn band, FAMILY AT MAX. After graduation from the U of W & Wayne State University he spent a few years in Detroit as a secondary school teacher and a nighttime Cocktail Lounge maven before he moved to Toronto. Tilka was a founding member of the iconic Canadian rock act MAX WEBSTER. Along with co-founder Kim Mitchell and his musical disciples, he toured all over North America with the WEBSTER’S both as an opener (RUSH, STYX, GENTLE GIANT, CHEAP TRICK, etc.) and as a headliner. MAX played almost every high school in Ontario along with many major venues, including Massey Hall and the Gardens.
After coming off the road, he worked in artist management at SRO/Anthem in Toronto. During this time Tilka also produced MAX’s third gold record “Mutiny Up My Sleeve”. He went on to produce albums for WIRELESS and FRANK SODA, all the while playing bass on a variety of studio sessions and performing countless gigs throughout Ontario with a broad range of acts. His joy of playing continues to this day.

Screen name:

michael1329230

Member since:

Nov 28 2018

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

60

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

many!!

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Upright bass:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

I have many rigs and will use whatever the gig requires.

MUSIC