Richard Driscoll + Musician in Chatswood West, NSW

SEEKING

ABOUT

I'm personable, professional and easy going. Not to mention good looking and charismatic with a large ego !

Expert level in Double Bass. Can sight read music in Bass clef, Read Jazz charts, improvise, use a bow. Studied formally in the UK. Performed reggae, jazz, swing, classical, bluegrass.

I also play flamenco and classical guitar.
Also also play drums to a pretty good standard.

I was an award winning Drum n Bass DJ in my 20s. Toured extensively in my native South Africa and done festivals and radio shows.

I'm always trying to find ways to improve my playing.

Screen name:

Richard Driscoll

Member since:

Dec 10 2014

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

Everything from Jazz and Latin to heavy rock and punk rock, through to Drum and bass and downbeat electronica.

Instrument experience:

Upright bass:

Expert

DJ:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Drums:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Custom made hard carved double bass with pickup and small portable amplifier.
40 year old hard wood classical/flamenco guitar.
Stripped down 'Jungle' style drum kit.
Yamaha Jazz guitar
Fender Active P-Bass

MUSIC