Patrick2019 + Musician in Montclair, NJ

SEEKING

ABOUT

Hello again everybody, bass player here. I am looking for a new start-up or cover band to join and play alternative/indie/shoegaze styles of music. I am a 53-year-old male that started playing bass guitar seriously in 2019. I was in a band in the DC metro area in 2019 that performed original music and played in shows in 2020 before Covid made its mark. I was in an alternative cover band that disbanded recently. I am looking to keep the momentum moving forward.

I have my own equipment and a vehicle to travel. I am willing to drive up to 1.5 hour to practice from Netcong, NJ. I have a serious job, so I do not smoke, do drugs or drink during practice – I am focus on getting the songs done right. During my experience with the previous band, I practiced the band’s setlist in a studio once a week, by myself, working on memorizing by playing 18+ songs over a PA system for 2 hours. To make band practice more efficient, I worked with a musician regularly each week to help learned the songs correctly, quickly and having somebody to jam with so I could be ready for next band practice. What I lack in experience and music theory, I make up with my work ethic. I am not a singer but have been trying to work on backup vocals. I am not a flashy player; my stage presence is similar to Paz from the Pixies – quiet but still engages the band and audience.

My goal: Joining a serious-minded band that has a regular practice schedule that wants to play in live shows. Be ready to play in late spring 2014.

So, if you are forming a new band or looking for new member for a current band – drop me a line. I can send you a list of songs that I play. I will be trying to get in on some open mic nights this winter. Otherwise, good luck with your bands, projects, and future shows in 2024. Have fun.

PS – I am not interested driving to any borough in NYC for practice sessions, the traffic, the tolls, parking, and cost of gas is too much for me.

Screen name:

Patrick2019

Member since:

Jan 14 2023

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

4

Gigs played:

Under 10

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Influences

The Pixies, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Echo and the Bunnymen, Concrete Blonde, Sonic Youth, Velocity Girl, The Church, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., Veruca Salt, The Breeders, Television, Teenage Fan Club, Galaxie 500

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Custom bass, Fender amp, Muff and delay pedals.