SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I'm an Irish musician based in NW London, I started playing bass in cover bands when I was 14, playing in venues mostly in the South West of Ireland. I later transitioned to back up vocals and then lead vocals following in the footsteps of Phil Lynott (my hero). In my twenties I branched out into original music while still gigging in cover bands to make ends meet. Since moving to London I have mostly played solo gigs on Acoustic Guitar and the occasional gig playing bass supporting others.
- Screen name:
- donalos212
- Member since:
- Apr 29 2024
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Playing in cover bands I've played pop, rnb, rock, folk, irish trad, blues and everything in between. My first influences on the bass were Flea from Red Hot Chili peppers, Thin Lizzy and Gerry McAvoy who played with Rory Gallagher. These days my influences include Paolo Nutini, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ac/Dc, Anderson Paak and the White Stripes/Jack White.
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Fender Jazz Bass, Fender Stratocaster, Taylor Academy 10E (All lefties)
Shure SM58 Microphone, Boss Loop Pedal, Yamaha Stage Pass PA
Currently no gigging bass amp as I haven't had the need but will purchase if needed for gigging.
