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So happy to announce that one of my tribute projects, @gloria_estefan_tribute will be performing at the Pala Casino Resort & Spa on Jan 3rd, 2021.

So happy to announce that one of my tribute projects, @gloria_estefan_tribute will be performing at the Pala Casino Resort & Spa on Jan 3rd, 2021. To celebrate, here’s the full-length version of how to play fretless bass guitar for the song “Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan from her album Mi Tierra. For this video, I used my Michael Kelly Dragonfly acoustic fretless bass, a Kemper Profiler amp, Source Audio pedals, and Ernie Ball Cobalt Flatwound strings.

For more videos on learning how to play bass guitar, play-throughs, and music technology, visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4r2OwDRmHkgkrxpOYXCgw

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I’m so happy with my current bass rig.

I’m so happy with my current bass rig. For the past four years or so, using @kemperamps_official has been a game-changer for me, both for my original projects as well as my session work and the cover bands I play in. Having the capability to switch my amp tone at will is like getting to carry all my favorite amps around with me at without breaking my back (or my bank account).

For a few of my projects, I’m now exploring automation for my program/effect changes with @ableton software. Once I get this done, it will free me up during live performances so that I don’t have to mash foot controller buttons and I just can concentrate on playing, singing, and putting on a good show.

I’m putting together a video series for a rundown on my rig, using a Kemper as a bassist, and how to integrate a Kemper with midi effect pedals, Ableton Live, and all kinds of fun stuff. Details coming soon!

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waybackwednesday To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of the album “Jagged Little Pill”, I did an impromptu interpretation of the bass line for “You Oughta Know” on a fretless five-string bass.

waybackwednesday To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of the album “Jagged Little Pill”, I did an impromptu interpretation of the bass line for “You Oughta Know” on a fretless five-string bass. The original bass line for this song was performed by Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

In this video, I am using an Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 5HH bass with an custom Alperious pickguard, Kemper Profiler amp, Source Audio pedals, and Ernie Ball Cobalt flatwound strings

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waybackwednesday To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of the album “Jagged Little Pill”, I did an impromptu interpretation of the bass line for “You Oughta Know” on a fretless five-string bass.

waybackwednesday To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of the album “Jagged Little Pill”, I did an impromptu interpretation of the bass line for “You Oughta Know” on a fretless five-string bass. The original bass line for this song was performed by Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

In this video, I am using an Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray bass with an custom Alperious pickguard, Kemper Profiler amp, Source Audio pedals, and Ernie Ball Cobalt flatwound strings

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I posted a pic to my story while I was putting together a Halloween costume for a local ‘Be Your Favorite Singer’ competition.

I posted a pic to my story while I was putting together a Halloween costume for a local ‘Be Your Favorite Singer’ competition. I was aiming for Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. However, some of the suggestions I got in the comments were too funny not to share:
– Jeff Spicoli
– Shawn White
– Carrot Top
– Lost member of Dirty Heads

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