Bass: As an experienced electric bassist, I've played many styles (Christian, rock, pop, country, 70's funk, and more...)
I am currently part of the Contemporary Christian worship team at The Bayou Church in Lafayette, LA. My goal is to provide solid bass lines for the songs. For covers, I try to match the bass as played on the recording. (I read bass clef, chord charts, or by ear).
Please give me a heads up on the material (song list, keys), style of dress, and dates needed for the quote.
Full bands, I have two available: Three AM (90's pop-rock covers) and One Last Breath (Creed Tribute experience)
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Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Friendly easy going bass player who you can stick in the mix. I take criticism well and I don't get bent out of shape, it's your show. Just let me know what to wear and we can figure the rest out easily.
I started playing music with the baritone horn in 6th grade. I switched to tuba in the 7th grade, and started playing bass guitar soon after. While in school, I played in symphonic, marching, pep, and jazz bands, and did a summer music program at Concordia college in Michigan. I also played locally with a rock/pop band after school.
While serving in the Army, a few of us formed a rock band which won the FORSCOM Festival of Performing Arts in California.
Once I was honorably discharged, I came to Louisiana with some friends and played bass for a few bands, playing original alternative music and popular pop, hard rock covers of the day.
When St. Luke's Church in Baton Rouge wanted to do a mixed traditional/contemporary service I was recruited to play bass and sang part time in the choir.
Currently, I'm part of the worship team at the Bayou church in Lafayette and play with a 90's cover band named Three Am and also with One Last Breath (Creed Tribute band). To book those bands, you can use this site through this profile.
Here's my physical particulars: A healthy and active 50's, with a good build, 6' tall @200 lbs.
Depending on the gig, I have different bass setups that can be used to achieve different sounds. Just let me know what you are going for and I'll bring what's appropriate. I do have a pedal board and can get a wide variety of sounds.
I can use Wired or XVive Wireless In Ears if no amps are to be on stage. Or I can use my Fender, Markbass, or Genz-Benz amps.
4-string basses:
1993 USA Peavey Unity (Aguilar pickups, Beautiful Koa wood) - It has that P bass sound when needed
2007 Fender PJ (Aguilar pickups, Sunburst with Gold pickguard) - It has that P bass sound when needed
2020 Sire V9 Jazz (Marcus Miller pickups, Black quilted top)- Super punchy clean sound
5-string basses: 2019 StingRay 5 Ray 35 (stock HH pickups in Stealth flat Black)-Snarly and clean
As far as staging, I can be placed anywhere as needed.
I've played hundreds of songs, and each gig is different. Give me a heads up on the set list, and I will learn it or refresh it from memory.
Nothing replaces the intuitiveness of live practice and I am willing to practice on your schedule with you to help the groove.
These are not in any order, really too many to list:
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Zeppelin, AC/DC, Rush, Steely Dan, Earth Wind & Fire, Curtis Mayfield, Duran Duran, U2, the Clash, B52's, Prince, Inxs, Fleetwood Mac, Alice in Chains, No Doubt, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Yes, ELO, Tom Petty, The Drifters, Blonde, Chris Tomlin, Big Daddy Weave, Hillsong United, Newsboys, Mercy Me.
For bass players, these are the players who most influenced me:
John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, John Taylor, Nigel Harrison (Blondie), Tony Kanal, James Jamerson, Leland Sklar, Carol Kaye, Chuck Rainey, Victor Wooten, Chris Wolstenholme
Large events -Ampeg SVT and 8x cabinet
120v outlet somewhere within 10'
3. Music stand if required band look is having one
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