SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer.ABOUT
Guitar since 2000. Bass since 2010.
Played bass for several North Jersey bands including the Stanhope House Open Mic house band, Arrival the Band, Caracella, Driftburn, Stereo Jo, Wolf Mojo, Jersey Panic, Bluz Hounds, and others. Opened for national acts such as Drake Bell, Richie Ramone, Sponge, Slackers, Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, and Kenny Holland.
Versatile playing style. Developed right hand technique (1-finger, 2-finger, pick, slap). Solid music theory foundation, strong understanding of functional harmony. Some teaching experience. Can read and understand tab, chord/scale names including extended/altered. Focused, with attention to detail. Eager to collaborate and "serve the song". Utilizing a well-trained ear to read and react on the spot to provide the most appropriate grooves and note choices.
Available for freelance opportunities. Not currently in the market for a full-time, main project.
- Screen name:
- Christian_Mena
- Member since:
- May 01 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
James Jamerson, Bernard Edwards, Nathan Watts, Joe Dart
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Fender Precision Bass
Fender Jazz Bass
Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI
Fender Telecaster
Yamaha Flat Top Acoustic-Electric
Mahalo Ukulele
Rogue Mandolin
Fender Rumble 100 Bass Amplifier
Line 6 Spider 210 Amplifier
Effects processing including Boss and Zoom brands
