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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 1 week
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