andybass54

OK I play bass... with a motor function, it's prettty much right in most styles of music, particularly americana stuff....but I like the Ian Dury, Squeeze, the ultimate Kinks, Small Faces whose songs were mostly if not all before their time. Give me story songs, give me some passion, I will play Bass, Acoustic guitar, whatever, and do some singing too if required. Have all the necessaries for Bass, Acoustic and sangiune stuff... won't travel far. Live in Bisley, Surrey Call me if you like stuff like this: John Hiatt, Shawn Colvin, Squeeze, Joan Osborne, Tears for Fears (Woman in chains...), Roachford, Ceilidh music, Most of 80's techno played kinda acousticallty e.g. Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, and the big ones are Ian Dury and Kirsty MaColl.... ooooh errhh........... I am good enought to take bass in any of that stuff..probably more but I won't do it, I also write and perform solo on acoustic guitar. Think Donovan crossed with Squeeze and Robert Johnson..... Gogol Bordello I am not, but not that far away..... [email protected]

Hi I have been playing bass for quite some time, have equipment and transport and I'm just up the road from you in Bisley. I would be interested in some more info. Email: [email protected] Cheers.[quote name='AgedSonics' post='912488' date='Aug 2 2010, 08:37 AM']We are looking for a bass player for our new band - as the title says, pubs, clubs and later maybe blues venues etc. All experienced musos, with contacts and agency interest. Please contact me for more details and a sample playlist.[/quote]

Hi My name is Andy. I have been playing bass for quite some time now, and I'm looking for a band. My credentials: simple... I play it straight, bang on time and with an interesting slant on the music. Gear: Yes, I have some. If you are reasonably local to me, I would be happy to chat. Email: [email protected] I look forward............

Hi My name is Andy, I live in Bisley just outside Woking. I am an experienced bass player and your band sounds really interesting. I have good gear and a good ear. If you would like to chat then call me on 07594 569810 or email [email protected] Cheers Andy [quote name='shadwell' post='831092' date='May 7 2010, 10:27 PM'][b]Bass guitar player wanted for gigging band based in Woking Farnham Alton area.[/b] The band plays 50's - 80's rock, funk and blues songs, has reached a good standard, and currently gigs at local pubs and events. We are ambitious, intend to build on our strong repetoire of covers, expand our territory and reputation, and develop the songs we have written so-far. We are looking for a bass player that has a good level of competence and can contribute with enthusiasm to the band's development and future success.[/quote]

[quote name='oldyellerdog' post='783210' date='Mar 23 2010, 12:25 PM']Hi My name is Andy from Bisley, Surrey. I am very intereested in your band. I have to say straight up that I'm an electric bass guitarist, but I have a lot of experience having played for many years as part of a successful ceilidh band. I have played a number of other styles but always enjoyed roots music the best. If you are prepared to look at a bass guitarist instead of upright player, I would be delighted if you would give me a try. I am sure you wouldnt be dissapointed. Regards Andy Email: [email protected] We are looking for an acoustic double bass player for our band Old Yeller Dog. We play Appalachian old time music for barn dances and festivals/fetes across Hampshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and Berkshire. For samples of our music, video of recent performances and contact details please visit www.oldyellerdog.com . Dave[/quote]

Hi I am Andy, new to the site and the forum. I've been playing bass guitar since 1987, having previously been a six string guitarist since the age of six. My bass playing started by accident, as it often does. I was living and working in Bahrain in the middle east and had messed around playing mostly acoustic stuff for some years out there. I had met a number of other musicians who played guitar (literally dozens of them, all varying standard), one keyboard player who was rather good, a drunken drummer and a singer who was half bahraini, half english who really had a wonderful voice, somewhat like that of Neil Finn from crowded House. We decided we wanted to form a band, but nobody played bass. I decided to go to the local music shop where I bought myself a P Bass copy and an Ibanez bass amp that wighed a ton. We rehearsed, got some bookings and were away. Initially I played entirely with a pick, it was only on my return to England that I started playing fingerstyle, and that really coincided with the beginning of my love affair with the bass. Through much of the ninetees/noughties I played in a few bands here, three of which were excellent. One played a brew of African/reggae/old R&B, the next pop/rock (the vocals were divine), and the a ceilidh band which I enjoyed immensely. In mid 1992 I bought a Charvel Jazz bass to which I retro fitted EMG P/J pickups a couple of years later. I left it with passive tone controls, and it remains much the same today. In between time I have owned and played 2 Japanese precisions, a rick 4003, an Alembic Orion, two Yamaha 5 strings, several others too. Due to dire financial circumstances in recent years, all but the Charvel have now gone. For amplification I use a fairly recently acquired PJB Briefcase and a 100watt Yorkville 15 combo which I use to beef up volume at gigs. NOW THE CONTRAVERSIAL BIT I am now of the opinion that a Squier P bass sounds every bit as good as a lakland, a california custom shop model etc etc, it's only us bass players who seem to find a difference and decide that the more expensive the better. Most amps do the job well and I defy anyone to really tell the difference between one 15inch combo and another. I hate horns...WHY??? I think slap bass sounds like a fart in a goldfish bowl..WHY??? A bass player should play bass, play it melodically, rhythmically and sparingly. Best mate should be the drummer, second best the vocalist!!! That's all for now...I am expecting the hate mail to flow...

Hi I'm Andy, age 55, born playing in the pocket. I'm in Bisley, Surrey..easy reach of North Hampshire. I have decent gear, transport and grew up listening to a lot of your influences. email: [email protected] Get in touch if you are interested. Andy