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Band to Join, Vocalist, Lead Guitar, Drums.ABOUT
Experienced bassist; have played in a number of gigging bands. Most of my experience has been with cover bands, but I have also played with singer/songwriters. I have played in rock and blues bands; I played for a number of years in a Grateful Dead band. I am versatile and can play a variety of styles. Besides bass, I also double on guitar, dobro, and play a bit on mandolin.
- Screen name:
- valerie9
- Member since:
- Nov 15 2018
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- 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
Many bass players- Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Carol Kaye, Paz Lenchantin, Kim Gordon, Tina Weymouth, Kim Deal, Jack Bruce, John Entwistle.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
- Harmonica:
- Intermediate
- Mandolin:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
I have a number of basses, but I usually play a Fender Precision Bass (I have two of them.) I also have a fretless acoustic bass guitar for quieter gigs. I have several amps and cabs, depending on the size of the venue.