Bassist for Hire

bassmanb · 02-16-2007, 06:40 PM

Hello everyone. I recently moved to Mobile, AL with my job and I have decided to get back into playing and hopefully writing and recording my own music eventually.

Right now my job takes a lot of my time but I am getting settled in and some of the projects are starting to settle down. I travel all along the Gulf Coast on a daily basis and I saw a truck with this website's sticker on the back windshield so I thought I would check it out.

I am 35 and have no family down here so practicing and playing would only be affected by my work schedule. I will drive to practice up to 3 hours away but those types of trips have to be very well planned. I have played bass guitar since age 9 and have played in club bands since the age of 16. I have also done some session recording with a few female gospel singers back in Arkansas. I have been on a hiatus for a couple of years but starting to brush up on my playing.

My early influences were STING, Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), Billy Sheehan, John Taylor (Duran Duran), Michael Anthony (Van Halen), Juan Crucier (Ratt), and many other Hair Band bassists. Some of my current musical influences include Jane's Addiction, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, Clutch, Foo Fighters, Filter, Beastie Boys, Nada Surf, Probot, Seal, Police, Incubus, 311, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, Damien Rice, and many many many others.

I tend to really like extremely energized hard rock but I have played many styles of music from Rock, Country, Jazz, and even some Gospel.

Because I have a great paying job and I work a lot of hours, I am not looking to be the next permanent member of a band just yet, but if I happen into one that just blows my socks off and the other members like me as well, I would consider it.

What I am looking to do is get back into playing and the best way for me to do that is head first. I have done the fill-in bassist act quite a few times and don't mind doing that. But I have a few pre-requisites that absolutely must happen for me to do that.

1. If you are band or musician that needs me, I need to have a set list and/or recording of the music so that I can learn the songs.
2. I need at least 2 weeks notice before a gig so that I have time to learn the songs and so I can fit rehearsals and the gig into my work schedule. (Especially if the gig is a full 4 or 5 set deal.)
3. I require my equal portion of any paying gig. (If there are 4 members, I receive 1/4 pay. 5 members, 1/5 etc.. Although I have a great job and I want to play for fun, I also want it to be worth while. If the gig is a non-paying variety, I would consider it but it has to be an extremely fun deal with lots of eye candy.

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I currently play a Fender 4 string Jazz bass and a 4 string Ibanez Roadstar 2. Because of my hiatus, I sold my main rig and currently practice and perform small gigs with an SWR workingman's 12. I am in the process of deciding on what large rig I want and getting my cash together to get it so within the next few weeks, I will have a 15 and 4x10 cab setup with at least a 450 watt head. (Most likely Gallien Krueger.) Although I am 35, I am still 21 at heart and I play with a very intense enthusiasm.

If any of the above sounds like something you need, please don't hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via email at boling.chris@comcast.net or boling.chris@gmail.com my cell is 251-923-9094

Thanks and I look forward to playing,
Chris B.

sixstringer66 · 02-16-2007, 09:26 PM

welcome bassist for hire

bassmanb · 02-17-2007, 11:33 AM

Thanks guys. Bert, I will give you a shout sometime this weekend.

The Good Reverend, MATCHEW · 02-17-2007, 08:43 PM

greetings and good luck.

bassmanb · 06-13-2007, 08:17 AM

Yes. There are a lot of good musicians here. I am glad I have found some guys I enjoy playing music with and hanging around with in general. Hopefully, having found a drummer here as well, we will be able to get back on track with some gigs.

We will back at the Pink Pony Club in Foley June 22 and 23.

Thanks again to Bert and everyone I have met and talked to so far. I look forward to playing much more and meeting more musicians in the future.

PS Bert. How much you want for the Nady Ear Monitors?

Fowler · 06-13-2007, 11:07 AM

WAS IT A SILVER OR GRAY FORD F150 THAT YOU SAW WITH THE STICKER ON IT

bassmanb · 06-13-2007, 02:46 PM

No, I think it was a black 4Runner or Jeep Cherokee.

Fowler · 06-13-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassmanb

No, I think it was a black 4Runner or Jeep Cherokee.

JUST WONDERING, I HAVE A GCB STICKER ON MY TRUCK. GOOD LUCK!!

Fowler · 06-14-2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spert

Bassmanb call me when you can.

About 2 years ago,somebody stole my gcb sticker (along with a nice set of pioneer headphones)before I could put my sticker in the window...when I was running sound for split 6. Fuck the sticker I want my $200 pioneer cans back.

Click Here for the sad news

hope you can make it chris

i don't know what happened to your sticker, i got mine from james gillies at the upstairs downstairs. you might wanna hunt down little jeff and ask about the headphones lol!

Fowler · 06-18-2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spert

ha ha...that little fucker have them? I'd like to have them back, you have a number for him?

no, no ,no. i don't think he took them, i just know he had sticky fingers. i used to find all kinda stuff stuffed in my bass rig when he packed it up!

02-16-2007, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
bassmanb Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Age: 37 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Bassist for Hire Hello everyone. I recently moved to Mobile, AL with my job and I have decided to get back into playing and hopefully writing and recording my own music eventually. Right now my job takes a lot of my time but I am getting settled in and some of the projects are starting to settle down. I travel all along the Gulf Coast on a daily basis and I saw a truck with this website's sticker on the back windshield so I thought I would check it out. I am 35 and have no family down here so practicing and playing would only be affected by my work schedule. I will drive to practice up to 3 hours away but those types of trips have to be very well planned. I have played bass guitar since age 9 and have played in club bands since the age of 16. I have also done some session recording with a few female gospel singers back in Arkansas. I have been on a hiatus for a couple of years but starting to brush up on my playing. My early influences were STING, Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), Billy Sheehan, John Taylor (Duran Duran), Michael Anthony (Van Halen), Juan Crucier (Ratt), and many other Hair Band bassists. Some of my current musical influences include Jane's Addiction, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, Clutch, Foo Fighters, Filter, Beastie Boys, Nada Surf, Probot, Seal, Police, Incubus, 311, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, Damien Rice, and many many many others. I tend to really like extremely energized hard rock but I have played many styles of music from Rock, Country, Jazz, and even some Gospel. Because I have a great paying job and I work a lot of hours, I am not looking to be the next permanent member of a band just yet, but if I happen into one that just blows my socks off and the other members like me as well, I would consider it. What I am looking to do is get back into playing and the best way for me to do that is head first. I have done the fill-in bassist act quite a few times and don't mind doing that. But I have a few pre-requisites that absolutely must happen for me to do that. 1. If you are band or musician that needs me, I need to have a set list and/or recording of the music so that I can learn the songs. 2. I need at least 2 weeks notice before a gig so that I have time to learn the songs and so I can fit rehearsals and the gig into my work schedule. (Especially if the gig is a full 4 or 5 set deal.) 3. I require my equal portion of any paying gig. (If there are 4 members, I receive 1/4 pay. 5 members, 1/5 etc.. Although I have a great job and I want to play for fun, I also want it to be worth while. If the gig is a non-paying variety, I would consider it but it has to be an extremely fun deal with lots of eye candy. ) I currently play a Fender 4 string Jazz bass and a 4 string Ibanez Roadstar 2. Because of my hiatus, I sold my main rig and currently practice and perform small gigs with an SWR workingman's 12. I am in the process of deciding on what large rig I want and getting my cash together to get it so within the next few weeks, I will have a 15 and 4x10 cab setup with at least a 450 watt head. (Most likely Gallien Krueger.) Although I am 35, I am still 21 at heart and I play with a very intense enthusiasm. If any of the above sounds like something you need, please don't hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via email at boling.chris@comcast.net or boling.chris@gmail.com my cell is 251-923-9094 Thanks and I look forward to playing, Chris B.

02-16-2007, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
sixstringer66 Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here Nor There Posts: 456 Rep Power: 44	welcome bassist for hire __________________ You bought the ticket.....You take the ride!!!! http://www.myspace.com/sixstringer66 You know what sucks? One day we'll all be dead.

02-17-2007, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Good Reverend, MATCHEW Agent Jones, at your service. GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 2,356 Rep Power: 32	greetings and good luck. __________________ www.Ko-Lija.com www.MySpace.com/KoLija www.MySpace.com/OSMUSICFEST

06-13-2007, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fowler Band Member Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 51 Rep Power: 0	WAS IT A SILVER OR GRAY FORD F150 THAT YOU SAW WITH THE STICKER ON IT __________________ www.myspace.com/malloz www.mallozband.com

02-17-2007, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
bassmanb Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Age: 37 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Thanks guys. Bert, I will give you a shout sometime this weekend.

06-13-2007, 08:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
bassmanb Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Age: 37 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Yes. There are a lot of good musicians here. I am glad I have found some guys I enjoy playing music with and hanging around with in general. Hopefully, having found a drummer here as well, we will be able to get back on track with some gigs. We will back at the Pink Pony Club in Foley June 22 and 23. Thanks again to Bert and everyone I have met and talked to so far. I look forward to playing much more and meeting more musicians in the future. PS Bert. How much you want for the Nady Ear Monitors?

06-13-2007, 02:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
bassmanb Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mobile, AL Age: 37 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	No, I think it was a black 4Runner or Jeep Cherokee.