SEEKING
Acoustic Guitar, Clarinet, Dobro, Drums, Fiddle, Keyboard, Mandolin, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Vocalist.ABOUT
Hey there!
I'm Brendan (40), a bassist with 25+ years experience, searching for folks to join me in some bi-monthly social jam sessions. I recently made the switch to Upright Bass and also groove with the Uke Bass and acoustic bass. My musical radar is fully ear-trained, so I can pick up on tunes in a !
Just a heads-up, my schedule isn't as flexible as I'd like (around twice a month, weekends preferred) because, by day, I'm an architect with a bustling career. I'm not aiming for any gig commitments or super structured setups; I'm here to chill, make friends, and create some fantastic music together.
I'm open to jamming with all genders, and it's all about the acoustic vibes since I parted ways with my electric gear. Specifically, I'm on the hunt for acoustic guitarists, mandolin players, banjoists, fiddlers, drummers, percussionists, harmonica players, and any other unplugged musicians who share my passion.
My musical tastes are wide-ranging, from Country, Red Dirt, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, and World Music to Blues and Classic Rock - anything that strikes a chord.
I reside in sunny Santa Monica 90404, so I'd love to connect with Westside folks within a 10-mile radius or a max 30-minute drive when traffic is kind. No long commutes after a busy workweek, right?
If you're down for some music and occasional pints or dog park hangs, that'd be awesome! We could scout for a nearby jam spot or even hit up Dockweiler Campfire Beach Jams or Canyon Jams.
If all of this resonates with you, let's chat! I'd suggest kicking things off with a Messenger or Zoom call to chat about our musical passions and maybe even jam a bit over video.
I'm all about honesty and transparency, so please give this a read and shoot me a PM if you think we'd make great music buddies!
Cheers,
Brendan ????????
- Screen name:
- traindmunkie
- Member since:
- Feb 26 2023
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Just for Fun
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
Influences
Grateful Dead, Charles Mingus, Les Claypool, Toots and the Maytals, David Allan Coe, Tom Waits...
Look, I listen to everything ... the list can go on and on and on...
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Upright: Shen SB-88 3/4 Upright Bass
Acoustic: Aklot Ukulele Bass
1989 Kramer Ferrington Acoustic Bass Guitar
Electric:
1998 Ibanez ATK 300am Bass Guitar
Amps: None - I recently sold off everything to purchase my first upright! Looking to jam acoustic, but eventually plan to buy a preamp.
