slapmatt

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music.

ABOUT

Looking for a jazz fusion synth band to craft into something like snarky puppy, more freestyle, many other genres welcome.
I mainly play bass, a bit of drums, but I can figure things out :)
Love Disco Funk Jazz Fusion

I grew up in a very musical family. Love to jam and be creative. My passion has always been the electric bass. I have toured across Canada. Been in tons of cover bands. Met all my bass guitar heroes in California and Nashville. I am looking for new project to sink my Teeth into. I enjoy jazz fusion funk reggae, but would love to have a fun/funny high energy band with elements of drum n bass, dubstep, funk, rock, reggae etc. I am very open. It would be pretty sweet to get a horn section or play nice heart warming stuff with accordian.
I have worked on my skill many many hours of my life.
I have been in various hip hop, rock, reggae, dubstep, jam, folk, alternative, punk, and experimental projects, but currently reside playing the odd gig with my parents (we're fun... huge variety of rock and funk) and slammin awesome Disco bass lines in my 9 piece disco band called Spank.
My favorite thing is watching face melting solos.

Screen name:: slapmatt
Member since:: Nov 11 2014; Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 25
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Victor Wooten, Primus, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Rage against the Machine, Paul Simon, Green Day, Foo Fighters, The Donefors, Bela Fleck, Hadrien Feraud, Greg Howe, Guthrie Goven, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Old school funk and hip hop. James Taylor, Van Morrison, 1000 others you'd be surprised I know.
Probably close to playing 1000 shows.

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:: Beginner
Bass Guitar:: Expert
Drums:: Intermediate
Lead Guitar:: Intermediate
Piano:: Beginner
Rhythm Guitar:: Intermediate
Trumpet:: Intermediate
Ukulele:: Beginner
Upright bass:: Beginner
Vocalist - Baritone:: Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Many Rotating Exotic basses
Genz Benz 900watt amp
TC electronic 700w amp
EBS HD 350 amp
2 2x12 cabinets
Loop station & effects (octave, compressor, delay, envelope)
Nord keyboards, ableton
Vdrums (td10) and Taye acoustic kit
Classical/strat guitars

I have a simple setup, but am definitely open to expanding. Especially with effects. In my time I've gone through quite a lot of gear, but I enjoy keeping things simple.