jonkalbass + Musician in Oshawa, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

Professional bassist.
Jon has been performing and recording music as a bassist for over 15 years. Both with his bands and as a session bassist. Some associations through session work includes Lindsay Schoolcraft, the Darkstone Crows, and Dandy Lyon Wine. Most of his juvenile experience has been playing with metal bands, however, he feels and establishes a connection with the groovy styles of the electric bass in all styles of music. He enjoys covering many styles such as P!nk, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Eltion John, The Weather Report, Papa Roach, Three Days Grace and more!
Because of his extensive appreciation for musical styles, you can be as specific as you want about what to expect from him - use any reference track you like and he will be able to deliver whatever bass line you desire. Contrarily, he can also make the most out of the time you give him to freely write and create your bass lines.
Though he has collaborated in many musical pieces, he has just begun his career as a session bassist. Payment at this point is not his major motivation, but to gain momentum in building a portfolio.

Screen name:

jonkalbass

Member since:

Dec 30 2018

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Most available:

Mornings

Influences

Jon's favorite bassists are Stu Hamm, Steve Harris, Bobby Vega, Stanley Clarke, Louis Johnson, Jaco Pastorius, Frank Peredo, and many more. From observing many professionals, Jon has harnessed his own technique, inspired by many different sources.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Basses: Fender Elite V Jazz Bass, Fender Deluxe Precision Bass, Fender Elite Jazz bass (1977)
Recording equipment: Universal Audio Arrow audio interface, Radial JDI passive DI, Studio one artist's edition, Several universal audio plug-ins.
Amplifier: Gallien Krueger Fusion 550
Cabinets: 4x12 and 2x12+1x15 Traynor cabinets
Pedals: Darkglass Alpha/Omega ultra, Various effects (No set pedal board), Audio Technica wireless system.
Labella strings, Yorkville cables, Long and McQuade accessories

MUSIC