SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, Didgeridoo, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I grew up playing trombone in brass and concert bands and ended up being part of a 7 piece outfit with a horn section that played the Melbourne pub circuit weekly for 4 years, playing mostly soul/funk/blues/rock covers. It was great fun!
I dabbled a little with bass at the time but unfortunately, I stopped playing altogether after I met my ex wife :/
However, I took up bass 'properly' 4 years ago and now have trouble putting it down! Have started playing bass in a few groups this year for fun, but am wanting to get more serious about it.
I love most types of music without prejudice! What's most important for me is playing with other like minded musos!
- Screen name:
- thomqos
- Member since:
- Sep 08 2024
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Under 10
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bass players I love include Donald Duck Dunn, Sean Hurley, Chuck Rainey, David Hood, Wilton Felder, Tommy Shannon, Rocco Prestia, John Paul Jones, Anthony Jackson, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Joe Dart and Pete Shand to name just a few! Just wish I could play like 'em! :)
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I play Fender Precision and Jazz basses using both flatwound and roundwound strings.
I prefer to play fingerstyle and very occasionally use a pick if the song needs it. Not a slap player.
