SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Baritone, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Background Singer, Trombone, DJ, Electronic Music.ABOUT
Plymouth based Reggae band The Tru Steppaz are seeking backing vocalists and Brass players (Sax, trumpet, trombone) to be a part of our new venture. We are currently playing a set of classic reggae/ska covers but will be introducing some original material into the set early next year. We’re a relaxed and easy-going band with a professional attitude to performing.If you are interested in auditioning for a position, please send us a private message with a brief bio about yourself. Rehearsals are weekly in Plymouth on Monday evening. Big Love, The Steppaz.
- Screen name:
- MisterStoneBass
- Member since:
- Aug 09 2006
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Bass wise: Aston Familyman Barret (The Wailers), Robbie Shakespear, James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, Donald Duck Dunn, Bob Babbit, Bootsy Collins, Jaco Pastorius, Mike Howlett, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, Roly Wynn, Stanley Clarke, Louis Johnson, Tommy Shannon, Flabba Holt and Squarepusher.
Bands i listen too: (most reggae all types) Marley, Culture, Sizzla, Vibronics, Buju Banton, Skatalites, Specials, Capleton, Iration Steppas, Toots, Mad Professor etc etc, (Most funk even disco cheese) Bootsy, Parliament/Funkadelic, G-Love & the Special Sauce, James Brown JB's, JTQ, most Acid Jazz artists, Sly and the Family Stone, Earth wind and fire, Chic, Lettuce, Blackbyds, Ohio Players, Chili Peppers, The New Mastersounds, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Gong, Hawkwind, Weather Report, Hendrix, Massive Attack, Culture, Dreadzone, Roni Size, Portishead,Nick Drake, the Bad plus, Duran Duran (basslines), Louis Armstrong, Gomez, Ozric Tentacles, Levellers, Afro Celt Sound system, System 7, Red per, Cinematic Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Janes Addiction, The Police, Easy Star All Stars, Peter Tosh, Victor Wooten, Goldie, Pearl Jam, Smashin Pumpkins, Asian Dub Foundation,
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
MUSIC
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REGGAE: Cuss Cuss riddim (LIVE) 2011
REGGAE: Cuss Cuss riddim (LIVE) 2011 Genre: Reggae
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Treat her right, cover. Roy Head.
Treat her right, cover. Roy Head. Genre: R&B
Cover. Copyright to Roy Head.
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Wisdom of Chong (Adventures on Double bass)
Wisdom of Chong (Adventures on Double bass) Genre: Lounge
A quick tune i put together on my double bass 2012
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REGGAE-The Rooticals Never meant to fall in love (Minstrels riddim)
REGGAE-The Rooticals Never meant to fall in love (Minstrels riddim) (Video)FE7KP-op4T8
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SKA - Tru Steppaz -Nightboat to Cairo live ska at Volksfest (crap audio)
SKA - Tru Steppaz -Nightboat to Cairo live ska at Volksfest (crap audio) (Video)W0WehjHFU1k
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POP MUZIK: Dub Synergy - Far out East (Homemade!!!)
POP MUZIK: Dub Synergy - Far out East (Homemade!!!) (Video)mHAhpyhBsBo
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Zoot Suit Riot cover
Zoot Suit Riot cover (Video)gnMmJ8lCraE
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Rooticals featuring Lady Jo - Uptown top ranking cover
Rooticals featuring Lady Jo - Uptown top ranking cover (Video)0tQcBjqigIE