ian42502

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Lead Guitar, Drums, Piano.

ABOUT

Mature, reliable, experience bass player with vocals.
4, 5, 6 string bass work plus fretless as required
Finger style or slap.
Styles I've played: Funk, Soul, R&B, Motown, Country, Folk, Classic Rock, Alternative, Pop, Blues, etc.
Over 40 years playing experience in UK, USA and Canada.
Hundreds of gigs performed mainly on bass but some on guitar.
Original Band work plus extensive Studio and big stage time.
Able to learn songs quickly.
Solid musical and teaching background.
Some lead vocals but backing vocals always available.
Experience Sound Tech with extensive sound gear.
Looking to join a mature working band with experienced players.

I have pro gear, reliable transport, ego free, easy going attitude and am very comfortable on stage or in the studio.

Screen name:: ian42502
Member since:: Aug 14 2013; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 50
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Days

Influences

BB King, Johnny Lang, Robben Ford, Clapton, John Mayall, John Mayer, Doobie Bros, Stones, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac. etc. to name a few of so many.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:: Expert
Acoustic Guitar:: Advanced
Background Singer:: Advanced
Rhythm Guitar:: Advanced
Vocalist:: Advanced
Vocalist - Tenor:: Advanced
Upright bass:: Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Part list:
4 string Jazz bass
5 string customised Jazz bass
5 string customised fretless Jazz bass
6 string LTD bass
5 string custom fbass
Cole Clark acoustic and 2 Start style guitars
Markbass 800W tube Bass head.
EBS 500 watt digital Bass head.
Eden World Traveller Bass head
Custom 1x12", 2x10" and 2x12" and 4x10" Bass cabs
2 x 20 Channel PA systems with mains, montors and sub.
Smaller Studio Yorkville PA system.
Assorted active and passive speaker cabinets, etc. etc.

Plus home Studio with PA, mikes, keys, drums, guitar and bass amps.