Depending on perspective, this is a great era for independent musicians and artists to shine — those who can make recordings and videos without a big team. I’m so proud of all of the projects I work with for keeping up the momentum and finding new ways work and collaborate when everything felt so futile.
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throwbackthursday This time last year I played my first gig after my appendix burst and I spent 4 days in the hospital due to complications. I’m very grateful for all the support from my friends and family. With their help, I was able to take the stage just over a month into my recovery.
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It was great to spend some quiet time over the holiday unwinding. Now I’m getting tuned up and ready for several upcoming recording sessions and even a few live outdoor shows in the coming weeks.
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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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Close-up of the neck of my bass named “Sakura”. It’s a 2008(ish) Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 5 HH that I’ve customized quite a bit. I had it Plek’d & set up by @13thStreetGuitars, and now the action and feel on this bass is absolutely perfect for me.
throwbackthursday – 2018, shakin’ my bon-bon with La Vida Loca, the L.A.-based Ricky Martin tribute. I have so much fun playing this music with these talented people!
I just got to listen to the finished track I played on at a recent recording studio session. The song came out great, and I can’t wait to share it with y’all once the artist announces the release. I’m so grateful to have these opportunities and experiences: recording in fantastic studios, and contributing & collaborating with such talented artists, musicians, producers and engineers. I’m stoked that I have more recording sessions coming up very soon with my various bands and projects.
Big thanks to @jamiekaufmanphoto for all the great shots he took at the @werenogentlemen show on @takeover.live — all round we had a great show and Jamie captured it perfectly!
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Here’s a short clip from our @werenogentlemen online streaming event last Saturday night on @takeover.live — if you haven’t had a chance yet, you can still watch the full show for FREE at the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/103287376421733/videos/681372785845295
throwbackthursday October 2019, soundcheck and performance at the Palm Desert Civic Center with LA Sound Machine. It’s only been a year, but seems like forever since we’ve gotten to play in front of a crowd like this. I feel very fortunate that I still get to perform music via online streaming concerts and drive-in shows, but I look forward to seeing all the smiling faces in-person as soon as it’s safe again.
