I’ll be performing a short solo set as part of Bakithi Kumalo’s clinic at Shenandoah Music in Winchester Virginia. See you there! Big thanks to Phil Jones Bass and NS Design for this opportunity. Monday 8/7/2023, 7 PM start Cost: Free Shenandoah Music 2133 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601 https://www.shenmusicstore.com/
Category: Gigs
It’s time for the DC WAMMIE awards!
So, Ashleigh Chevalier released her new EP, “Live at the Drive-In 2020.” It also happens to be WAMMIE nomination season. The WAMMIES is “a 31-year-old award show recognizing DC area musicians for their artistic works” (as quoted from their FB page). Ms. Ashleigh took 4 nominations total, shortly after the release of her new EP. Read More …
The Ashleigh Chevalier Band Performs “Further On Up The Road” At The Crescendo Studios Drive-In Concert
The videos keep coming from the Crescendo Studios Drive In Concert Series. For this week’s blog, The Ashleigh Chevalier Band Performs “Further On Up The Road” At The Crescendo Studios Drive In Concert. Jon Wiley (red Fender guitar/vocals) takes the band through this cover. Featuring Joseph Miller (drums), Michael Watkins (keys), and special guests Linwood Read More …
The Ashleigh Chevalier Band Performs “Hard Workin’ Woman” At The Crescendo Studios Drive-In Concert
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 …
The Ashleigh Chevalier Band performs “Burnin’ Down” at the Crescendo Studios Drive In Concert
Thanks to the talented Sandi Redman for this video of the band performing Ashleigh’s original song, “Burnin’ Down”, during the Crescendo Studios Drive-In Concert Series. The band is; Ashleigh Chevalier (vocals and guitar), Joesph Miller (drums), Jonathan Wiley (guitar), Michael Watkins (keys), and yours truly in the bass chair. Special guests for this concert included Read More …
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 …
Dr. Strange meets Portnoy…
Part of Bruce Vermett’s performance during the Glass City Low Down. The visuals included clips from 80’s Transformers movies, Dr Strange, and 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 …
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!
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…
Today’s office; doing a presentation / mini concert at a school near Albany. Singing, looping, solo bass, and then the kids got to try electric strings. Sitting on the dock of a lake in the mountains of New York, near Averill Park. Music has taken me to some beautiful places. Big thanks Mike Dimin. #gratitude.
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.
Backstage at Avenue Q – only 7 shows left!
Not gonna lie. Best. Selfie. Ever. Meet Trekkie Monster. Three shows down this weekend, two left to go. Avenue Q closes next weekend, so get your tickets if you haven’t already.
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.
Tonight’s Office; LO-HIO 2014
Look at this lineup!
Solo Bass at Corvis Creations, Steampunk World’s Fair – May 2013
Photos taken on day one of the Steampunk World’s Fair by April Tos, owner of Corvus Creations. She was my sponsor for the Steampunk World’s Fair. Please check out her store online at Etsy and her Facebook page here. Just finished a 2 hour set on electric upright bass. Made some great tips…but this is Read More …
More Pics From Bass BreakLive 2013
Many thanks to Sobrena Lewis for these awesome pics from this year’s Bass BreakLive event. Performing Exploratory Flight/Eleanor Rigby for my clinic.
Upcoming schedule of shows…
Upcoming dates: May 10th – performance at Fredericksburg Academy with Mr. Titus’ kids May 11th – BassBreak Live in Dover DE, with Jamaal Cubbage, Adam Nitti, and David Dyson May 17th – May 19th – Steampunk World’s Fair, performing at the Corvus Creations booth May 31st – Student Recital at Forte Music – “Unplugged’ night Read More …
Alpha Music’s Thump Off!
Here’s yours truly, playing “Ain’t No Sunshine” in the Alpha Music Thump Off! My student, Chris Albert, came along for the trip and competed along with me. Glad they caught this on video… I did a quick search and there’s no published video from my performance…along with a few other performers who were in the Read More …
Bass BreakLive Promo Clinic at Chuck Levins Washington Music
A pic from the Bass BreakLive Promo clinic today at Chuck Levins Washington Music. Thanks Mike for sending this to me! < <