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If you need a bass player please send a note to: michael dot mais dot bass at geemail dot com.
I've been playing bass for over 30 years in the Tri-State area. I've played in all types of bands - Original, Wedding / Corporate, Covers, R&B, Funk, Fusion, and the list goes on. I'm presently looking for a steady working paid situation, playing club dates, weddings, corporate, etc, but open to other paid situations as well (Tribute, etc).
I’m a solid bass player with many years of experience, fluent in many genres, pay great attention to details when learning songs, have great pro boutique gear, and I’m very responsible. I have multiple fx as well if needed in order to emulate the bass sound in a tune, even synth bass sounds. I program synths to emulate bass sounds triggered by my bass, keyboard or iPad. I can also sing lead and harmonies as well. I’ve have sung backgrounds extensively in every band I’ve been in.
I am also an Audio Engineer as well and fluent in all things Audio. I mix live sound on a daily basis and record for broadcast networks and have done production work for bands as well.
FYI all of the music I have posted are recordings of my playing at either rehearsals or live performances.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.
Thanks for your consideration.
- Screen name:
- Mike Mais
- Member since:
- Nov 16 2018
- Active within 1 month
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Nathan Watts, James Jamerson, Geddy Lee, Jaco, Beatles, 70's Classic Rock.... But not limited to these. I grew up around musicians and have been consumed with all styles of Music all my life.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Fodera, Nordy, Fender, Mesa Boogie amps, Jule Amps, Read Purity, AudioKinesis Cabs, Mesa Cabs, and various fx and synth pedals. I am proficient in synth programming, virtual synth savy as well and have been asked to trigger and play synth bass sounds which I recreate via pedals and iPad.
Endorsed by Fodera Guitars
MUSIC
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Things Can Only Get Better
Things Can Only Get Better
Recording from rehearsal
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Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer
Rehearsal Recording
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Too Shy
Too Shy
Recording from Rehearsal. I'm covering the slap bass as well as the synth bass which is triggered via fx pedal.
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Let's Dance
Let's Dance
Rehearsal Recording
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Pump it Up
Pump it Up
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Eyes Without a Face
Eyes Without a Face
Recording from rehearsal
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Roundabout
Roundabout
Live clip from a gig I played on.
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It's My Life
It's My Life
Recording from rehearsal
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Girls on Film
Girls on Film
Rehearsal recording
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Hold Me Now
Hold Me Now
Recording from a rehearsal last year. FYI the synth bass sounds I am playing via a synth pedal I have.
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Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
Live performance from a gig I played on.
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Obsession-Fascination
Obsession-Fascination
Rehearsal recording... On Fascination I'm playing synth bass via an fx pedal
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Shout - Tears for Fears
Shout - Tears for Fears
Recording from a rehearsal last year. FYI the synth bass sounds I am playing via a synth pedal I have. I'm also looping a synth pad while playing the bass as well.
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Policy of Truth
Policy of Truth
Recording from a rehearsal I had last year
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i have arrived
i have arrivedFirst two tunes are me just noodling around and having fun. The song "Rapture" is a pop ballad I wrote and recorded myself a few years back.
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She's Got PFMD
She's Got PFMDFirst two tunes are me just noodling around and having fun. The song "Rapture" is a pop ballad I wrote and recorded myself a few years back.
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Rapture
RaptureFirst two tunes are me just noodling around and having fun. The song "Rapture" is a pop ballad I wrote and recorded myself a few years back.
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Things can only get better - L
Things can only get better - LA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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02 - I Feel For You - Touch Live
02 - I Feel For You - Touch LiveA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Pump it up - LS
Pump it up - LSA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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2018.07.21-Roundabout Clip FIN
2018.07.21-Roundabout Clip FINA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Too Shy - LS
Too Shy - LSA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Moondance2016-TheTouch
Moondance2016-TheTouchA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Girls on Film - LS
Girls on Film - LSA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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06a - Groove Is In The Heart - Touch Live
06a - Groove Is In The Heart - Touch LiveA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Eyes without a Face - LS
Eyes without a Face - LSA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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08a - Hold Me Now 2 R15 - LS
08a - Hold Me Now 2 R15 - LSA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Head Over Heels
Head Over HeelsA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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It's My Life - LS
It's My Life - LSA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Let's Dance- LS
Let's Dance- LSA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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01-04-17-R8-Lovesong Shout
01-04-17-R8-Lovesong ShoutA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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13 - Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Touch Live
13 - Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Touch LiveA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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14 - DontYou Forget About Me FINAL - Touch Live
14 - DontYou Forget About Me FINAL - Touch LiveA compilation of live performances of me on bass, synth bass, and backing vocals in various projects.
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Things can only get better - LS
Things can only get better - LSCool Slap Bass on this tune by Howard Jones. Had so much fun playing it. This is a rough recording from a rehearsal I had last year with the 80's band Lovesong.
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Moondance2016
Moondance2016
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Dont You Forget About Me - Wedding / Corporate Band NYC
Dont You Forget About Me - Wedding / Corporate Band NYCWedding / Corporate cover band NYC area.
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Groove Is In The Heart - Wedding/corporate band NYC
Groove Is In The Heart - Wedding/corporate band NYCWedding / Corporate cover band NYC area.
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I Feel for you - Wedding / Corporate band NYC
I Feel for you - Wedding / Corporate band NYCWedding / Corporate cover band NYC area.
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I Have Arrived
I Have Arrived
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She's Got PFMD!
She's Got PFMD!
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Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Wedding / Corporate band NYC
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Wedding / Corporate band NYCWedding / Corporate cover band NYC