SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Flute, Other, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Clarinet.ABOUT
Still playing after all these years. No drugs, no alcohol. I have been Simi retired for about 10 years, doing church gigs, and an occasional job with old friends.
I’m originally from Southern California. After the military, I used my GI bill as a music major.
While at LA Pierce College, I also played Bass in rhythm sections at Dick Groves School. I worked jobs to make extra money and I .
I also did studio work with Dick Monda (AKA Daddy Doo Drop) and Buch Relaya from the group “Red Bone” (“Come and Get Your Love”) we did radio jingles and demo’s for music publishing companies.
Around that time I met, and became a sub for Leon Gare, who did all that great bass work on Gino Vinnelli’s “Brother to Brother” Album. He was also the house Bass player at the Baked Potato Jazz club in LA.
I worked very steady until the mid-80’s. Then took a lucrative day job. I left that trade in 1994, and got back into music. Prescott Arizona was, and is a vibrant music scene. I worked in both a Blues/Rock group, Then into my passion, of Jazz music. I worked steady until 2007 when my wife and I decided to move out to Sioux City to be near the Grandchildren.
I worked some in Sioux City, We moved to NE Nebraska in 2014. I worked in two different church groups until 2022.
I’m now branching out to Omaha, Lincoln, and the Sioux City areas to work again.
I have a nice little studio/practice room that I spend a lot of time in.
Most recently I hooked up with a rehearsal band, and had fun playing with some very talented pro players on Monday nights.
If anyone is in need of an experienced Pro Bass Player, I’m ready to play. I have top of the line equipment, and have a flexible schedule.
I’m willing to drive for the right situation..I’m up for most genres, as long as it’s professional..
- Screen name:
- westpointbassman
- Member since:
- Oct 13 2023
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Jaco, Ron Carter, NHOP, Ray Brown, Chuck Rainey, James Jameson, Marcus Miller!! "Duck" Dunn. So, so many others..
Bob Enevoldsen, Steely Dan, Dave Hicks, Gary Holden, Ed Carter,
More, and more...
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Upright bass:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Intermediate
- Harmonica:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Intermediate
- Vocalist:
- Intermediate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Intermediate
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Intermediate
- Drums:
- Beginner
- Harp:
- Beginner
- Keyboard:
- Beginner
- Lead Guitar:
- Beginner
- Other Percussion:
- Beginner
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Aguilar Tone Hammer 700., Mark Bass, Mo Mark, 2 channel 500 watt frame. GK 212 Combo. Aguilar 112,GK 212 Neo.Acme LOW B 2/10 3 WAY. Vintage 72,75,and 76 Fender J’s.Vintage P’s. Lakland Joe Osborn Custom Vintage J Fretted and Fretless Mayones MasterBuilt MR Signature “Patriot” 5 string Fretless.
Fender USA Jaco Fretless. Hand Built 4 string Fretless... more Electric basses. String Bass
