rtbass

SEEKING

Band to Join.

ABOUT

I'm a bassist in the Grand Rapids, MI area (Allendale) with 25+ years experience in all kinds of situations - power trios, worship bands, classic rock cover bands, orchestras, Latin/salsa groups, and more. I learn fast, come prepared, serve the song, and make the rest of the band better no matter what the music is.

I am on a mission to play bass as much as possible, with as many different people and in as many different situations as possible. West Michigan is my home turf but I don't mind traveling.

I'm available for rehearsal or gig fill-in situations, studio work, open mic night support, jam sessions, and all kinds of other collaborations. Just drop me a line here, or at rtbass70 [at] g mail [dot] com.

Screen name:: rtbass
Member since:: Feb 27 2023; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 30
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Bass in particular: Tony Levin, John Paul Jones, Pino Palladino, Verdine White, James Jamerson, Mike Mills, John McVie.

Music in general: Classical music, prog rock, Led Zeppelin, Soul Train, and my sister's 8-track collection from 1978.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Expert
Vocalist - Tenor:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Basses: Lakland 55-02 (5-string), 55-60 (5-string) and 44-64 (4-string); MusicMan Stingray Special HH (4-string), Ibanez SRF705 (5-string fretless). Check my photos for pictures.

Amplification: Darkglass Alpha Omega 500, Darkglass 4x10 cabinet.

Assorted pedals.