Joe Hoskin + Musician in Neath Port Talbot, WA

SEEKING

ABOUT

Versatile, experienced and dedicated bassist based in Neath Port Talbot. Recently relocated from Cornwall.

Currently playing bass with Cardiff-based Blues and Soul singer, Toriah Fontaine. Always on the lookout for dep/session gigs and composing/recording collaborations. "Original" or "covers", doesn't matter. Open to anything.

Mostly known previously as bass player with the Bare Knuckle Blues Band (the official band of Bare Knuckle Pickups) and as an endorsing artist of Darlington-based Cassidy Guitars with a varied range of UK-wide professional gigging experience.

Most recently playing trombone and occasional harmonica with Newquay-based Ska band, Ten Bob Notes, who have just released their debut album. Seeking exciting projects and collaborations with bands and songwriters looking to compose, record and gig.

Screen name:

Joe Hoskin

Member since:

May 04 2013

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

14

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Pino Palladino, John Paul Jones, Tony Levin, Leland Sklar, Duck Dunn and all the great sidemen bassists through the years.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Trombone:

Moderate

Harmonica:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Cassidy* UKCB JB2 and Bluesville BVB 361
Fender Precision Bass x2
Shine 5-string DIY-fretless bass (model unknown)
Bare Knuckle Pickups*
Ampeg B200R
Selmer Treble'n'Bass 50
DHA, Way Huge, Sonuus, Zoom, Boss effects

Mayflower Bravura Bb/F .500" bore Tenor Trombone

Hohner harmonicas

* endorsing artist

MUSIC