SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
I am a BASS PLAYER with a passion for all music, able to sub-in and/or start new projects.
I enjoy being musically challenged and always learning how best to serve the song and players around me. I play all eras and most genres from Disco, Alternative, Rock, Folk, Pop to Blues, Gospel, R&B.
Enjoy it, but Metal is not my thing....well I haven’t had the opportunity to give it a red hot go.
EXPERIENCE: Disco/Funk band, Stage Shows/Musicals, Gospel Groups, Singer/Songwriter collaborations, Cover band(s), Pop, Classic Rock, Studio work, Remote stem recording....also Synth bass and programming.
ASPIRATION: Desire to work, play and gig with like-minded musicians wanting to follow their passion and serve the music...!
DEVELOPMENT (on-going and continual growth as a musician): Several specific courses including a 12 month intensive on solo concepts, bassline creation, and music theory for the working bassist. Mentoring and tailored tutoring from musicians top to their game.
PRODUCTION: I have a well equipped home based studio with rehearsal/live room to collaborate with other musicians and artists and swapping ideas (remotely or face to face).
- Screen name:
- John H
- Member since:
- Sep 09 2020
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
Influences
ARTISTS (Too many....always evolving!):
Brand New Heavies, Motown (Various), Grateful Dead, Stone Roses, Liquid Soul, Ocean Alley, Groove Collective, John Mayer, Middle Kids, Lorde, Amy Shark, London Grammar, U2, Queen, Bob Dylan, Rush, Marvin Gaye, Quincy Jones, James Brown, Lady Gaga, Scary Pockets, Vulfpeck.......and much more.......
BASS PLAYERS (all the greats, but some are):
Jaco, Victor W, John Patitucci, Larry Graham, Marcus Millar, Pino, Geddy Lee, Sharay Reed, Jeff Berlin, Billy Sheehan, Tony Levin, Tim Lafebvre, Nick Campbell.....and many others....
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
All pro gear and apparently have too much(!), examples are:
'76 American Fender J Bass
‘21 American Pro II P Bass (w flats)
Cole Clarke “lady bird 5 string” custom
Cevy Fretless (w Flats)
Ampeg SVT, Mark Bass, Fender heads and cabs.
DIs, Cab Sim (IR), Fly Rig
IEMs
Numerous pedals, multi effects, Synth bass
Pro DAW, AI & studio gear
