We’re back with another installment from Crescendo Studios Drive In concert series. The talented Sandi Redman caught this video of the Ashleigh Chevalier Band performing Ashleigh’s original song, “Hard Working Woman.” The band is; Ashleigh Chevalier (vocals and guitar), Joseph Miller (drums), Jonathan Wiley (guitar), Michael Watkins (keys), and yours truly in the bass chair. Read More …
Category: touring
Mercury Tree – Huntress
The Ginger Bass Mafia got to open for these guys last year at Orion Studios in Baltimore. I’m loving seeing these video releases from that show. Their instruments were all modded to be microtonal. #feelinglikeaslackernow Video shot by Jefferson Ogata.
Tonight’s Office; The Ginger Bass Mafia opens for Mercury Tree
Tonight’s office; The Ginger Bass Mafia opens for The Mercury Tree at Orion Studios. I think of the great players I’ve seen in the past on this stage…and now we get to play here. Many thanks to Helaine Burch for getting these great pics of the Ginger Bass Mafia at Orion Studios last weekend in Read More …
May / June 2019 Schedule
Here’s an updated schedule with where I’ll be….with my bass guitar…. in the coming weeks; 5/11 – Private house concert event Saturday – 5/18 – The Ginger Bass Mafia opens for The Mercury Tree at Orion Studios in Baltimore – www.orionsound.com or check out The Ginger Bass Mafia page here on Facebook. Doors at 7 Read More …
The Glass City Low Down is TODAY
Hey Toledo! Come on out today for the Glass City Get Down with the Low Down!! Looking forward to playing with some phenomenal players and raising funds for Lucas County Canine Control (head over to the shelter today…they are open…to see who is ready to find a forever home! I’ll be doing a few duets Read More …
Here’s where you’ll find me and my bass guitar next…
Just added some more shows….here’s where you’ll find me and my bass guitar next… Sunday 4/21 – The 3rd Annual Glass City Get Down and Low Down – Toledo, OH Lots of great stuff on tap for this show. Performances by cool kids Ben Titus, Benji Katz, Jonathan Moody, Bruce Vermett, and steven guerrero! I’m Read More …
Toledo! Here we come!
Toledo! Going be rolling your way next weekend. Looking forward to seeing old friends and supporting a great cause! #pups With Benji Katz, Ben Titus, Jonathan Moody, Bruce Vermett, Steven Guerrero, and myself! #ghs #ghsstrings #ladybassgear #spector #warwick #gizmotron
Best NAMM yet!
A huge thank you to Christopher Cardone, Edo Castro/ Leslie Ann Leslie Ann Castro-Woodhouse and Aaron Kipness / Gizmotron for including me in their NAMM plans and shenanigans. Huge thanks to Nalani Bass for organizing “The Breakfast Club”, and much gratitude to all the lovely ladies in attendance. 🙂 Many thanks to Liza Carbe and Read More …
LoHio 2018!
Coming August 12th at Jilly’s Music Room. Super excited to play with these guys again.
More moments from Glass City…Walnut and Blue have a duet
Proud mama bear amateur bass builder moment (who knew that could be a phrase)…. Some of the folks playing The Glass City Low Down requested that my fretless 4 walnut bass make the trip out. So it came along and was passed around; some nice feedback was offered. Among those checking it out was Pete Read More …
Bass BreakLive 2014 – Virginia Beach
Getting ready to play BassBreak Live in Virginia Beach!
Today’s Office: Bass BreakLive 2016!
Bass BreakLive 2016 is all wrapped up! Much gratitude to Chris Welborn for catching this video clip of today’s office! He was onhand to demo equipment from Framus/Warwick. Much appreciation to Jon Giroux, Warwick and Chris Welborn for this addition to today’s office; LWA500 with a Hellborg 2 12 cab. Still photos are by the Read More …
Tonight’s Office; Concert at the Phil Jones Showroom in NYC
Yup. This just happened. No emoticon can accurately represent the size of my smile. Many thanks to Michael Albronda and Phil Jones for sponsoring this show this evening. Check it out….nice “house concert meets intimate venue” vibe at the Phil Jones Bass Showroom…replete with the world’s most comfortable VIP seating.
Tonight’s Office
Tonight’s office; playing in the pit for the Lake of the Woods Players. Brought the NS CR5M strung with Spirocores, the Spector Euro6LX with Kalium Strings, and a Warwick BC80 combo amp.
Tonight’s Office; En route…made a Philly Stop
Taking care of important business in Philly this morning. SuperVan knows the way. 🙂 Off to NY in a little bit.
BassBreak LIVE 2015!
From the Facebook feed of the BassBreak LIVE crew! BassBreak LIVE 2015! Headed back to the Northern VA / DC area! May 29 & May 30! Going to be a great weekend of music, learning, sharing, inspiration, jaw dropping performances, prizes & giveaways, and more! Enjoy the supportive atmosphere BBL is known for! Excitement is Read More …
Tonight’s Office; Lo-Hio 2014
Look at this lineup!
The Warehouse House Concert with Mike Dimin
What an epic night at the Warehouse! Great music, great food, a campfire, great drinks, cigars, wonderful new friends, bass geekery for those who enjoy that, lovely woods, perfect weather, s’mores….pure magic! Live music by myself, Michael Dimin, and Black Powder Blues, a firepit, beers, wine and cigars. Setting up the DIY stage…I made this Read More …
Visiting the LightWave Systems Facility in California
Since I’m on the West Coast for the MI clinic, I figured I’d stop in at LightWave and see what they are cooking up. The visit did not disappoint…I got to see some lovely prototypes that Christopher Willcox is working on. The mahogany fretless on the left is a killin’ bass….sweet, warm and articulate. Just Read More …
Tonight’s Office; Steampunk World’s Fair 2012
A pic from my gig tonight….doing solo bass with the looper in New Jersey at the Steampunk World’s Fair.
Looping Clinic at Musician’s Institute Clinic in LA
Alright LA – I’ll see you soon!
Trasna; Blue Ridge Celtic Fusion
This is a short clip of Trasna, dubbed “blueridge celtic fusion”, performing at the 2006 Potomac Celtic Festival! Thanks to my drum instructor Kevin Powell for joining us on congas for this show. Unfortunately my tenure was short lived;I came into the band as a hired gun to complete the last of the contracted shows Read More …