ABOUT
Dave Ostrowski
~Bassist/Composer from Saratoga Springs, NY
email: davijoski_at_geeM_ale
Featured audio is a piece for string orchestra entitled "Light of Winter", written for the 2018 Winter solstice. Enjoy!
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I’ve been a bassist for over 40 years. I play with passion and conviction, and have been a solid and reliable asset to every group I've had the pleasure to work with. I can be a freight train, smooth as glass, or anything in between
I’m an ensemble player, and see my role as the guy who glues the whole thing together. I have great chops at my disposal, but am happiest just being the right kind of solid.
I have an affinity for niche and tribute bands. In the past many years, I went from a long stint in a classic prog tribute act, to a Country/Elvis band, to a modern/classic pop band, then an acoustic duet, a modern/classic dance band, and most recently with a Celtic Rock band. In spite of the different genres, I apply the same attention to detail, the same acute awareness of the individual players, and the same rock solid oneness with the drummer.
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I have a Bachelor's degree in music composition from Berklee, an inventive writing and interpretive style, a great ear, a killer sound, and I sing well. I read, write, arrange, transcribe, and am a quick learn. I double on acoustic guitar and mandolin, have been in a couple impressive female fronted acoustic duets, and am open to something like that as well. I have a pro rig, and reliable transportation.
- Screen name:
- Dave Ostrowski
- Member since:
- Mar 10 2012
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Mandolin:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha BB1600
Line 6 Bass Pod XT Pro/FBV Shortboard MKII
Crown XLS 1500
Carvin LS1503 3-way main
Alvarez MD95 acoustic guitar
Michael Kelly Legacy Dragonfly mandolin
Zoom A3 ~ acoustic modeller/effects processor