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I've played in big (20+ piece) bands, R&B, Funk/Soul, Jazz, Motown, Classic Rock, Surf Rock bands, as well as upright bass in orchestras. I sight read music (not tablature) and have a fairly decent library of charts of standard tunes on my iPad. Styles include fingerstyle, pop/slap, rik-a-tik (pick style, typical of country and early 60s Surf). I might not know every song ever written, but I'll eventually figure it out. I'll play any music as long as it's done well and people enjoy dancing to it. I'm looking for an established band, or will form one with people that are disciplined and can agree on a focus. I'm not into originals and not interested in yet another "classic rock" band - I think this town's got too many already, and most of them are pretty good.
Latest project is retro 60's Surf Rock tribute, "Group Captain & The Mandrakes (.gcmband)." I'd be delighted to get back into funk.
- Screen name:
- Bassorama
- Member since:
- Jul 28 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- 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
Tower of Power, Blues Brothers, Mowtown, James Brown's rythym section, etc. That's Rocco Prestia, "Duck Dunn," Bob Babbit, Larry Graham, Bootsie Collins, etc. I've taken clinics with Gerald Veasley, had a few drinks with Alan Gorrie and pulled some tricks out of his bag as well.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Upright bass:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
The Funk Setup:
EBMM Bongo 5 and 4 string basses, custom Conklin Corvette 4, Genz Benz Streamliner 900, MarkBass or Mesa Boogie V-12 through an Accugroove Bill Dickens (2) 12"/3-way or Tri 115 or Mesa Boogie 1x15/4x10
The Surf/Vintage Setup:
Carvin SB4001,Carvin PB4, Vintage Fender P-Bass (All three in surf green). Fender Super Bassman 300W tube amp w/matching 6x10 cab, custom 2x15 and custom 1x15; blonde tolex with oxblood.
Wireless rigs for both setups.
Various vocal mikes, stands, monitors. Also have a full QSC PA set (K12s and 18" subs) with iPad-driven Mackie mixer.
