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Bass player looking for work

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Posted By : HAPPY DAIZE | Comments : 8

I bet he's still available



Hire Me!

I'm a great pro bass player looking for a new band, and have a lot of experience
playing in all kinds of bands. I don't like to brag, but to be honest I'm the best
bass player in Toronto.

I am picky about the kind of music I play. I don't like playing in original bands,
because most of the players in those bands aren't good enough to play covers, and
I don't like country because it's for morons. I'll play any style except reggae,
ska, country, originals, classical, hip hop, rap, alternative, jazz, punk, new age,
classic rock, or metal. I play current rock, and only current rock, even though most
of it sucks, so I'm extremely particular about the kind of music I play. Think Nirvana
meets Eric Clapton, with a touch of Motor Head thrown in (I know they're not NEW,
but that's the style of music I prefer). If that is the kind of music you play, hit
me up, otherwise don't waste my time.


I'm ready to play immediately. I just need a little help financially to get my bass
out of the pawn shop, and it would be great if you can loan me a little for strings,
just until we get paid from our first gig, and I'll pay you back. I'm going through
a messy divorce, but fortunately I get my kids part of the time, usually on the weekends.
That won't be a problem though, because I can get a babysitter if I have enough notice
if a gig comes up. I don't have a phone right now, but I'm planning to get a prepaid
one as soon as I get a job. I'm staying with a friend right now and writing this
on his computer, so you can contact me here. He says I can stay here one more month
before I have to find a new place. I'm hoping to move back in with my Mom, but for
some reason she's not returning my calls.


My car got repossessed recently, so it would be great if someone in the band can give me a ride and haul my big ass, just until we get things going
and we start making some serious money. My brother knows a guy whose sister is dating the ex-drummer of a band in Fargo, North Dakota that
used to get some bookings from an agent in Detroit who's cousin is the wife of a lawyer that who was hired to put together a deal for a band that
almost got a contract with a big record company in Los Angeles before the deal fell through. Bottom line is, I've got great connections.


Yes, I am in RECOVERY, and part of recovery is admitting you have a problem, but
I haven't had any significant relapses since my last stint in rehab, I only smoke
a little 420, and only on the breaks, and I'm always careful nobody sees me in the
parking lot. All other form of recreation wait until AFTER the gig!
Besides, unlike some other bass players in Toronto that have on-going "issues"
(you bass players know who you are) you know you can absolutely count on me staying sober and
NOT HAVING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM
because my doctor says any of that stuff will interfere with the effectiveness of my medication.



I'm ready to play, so if you want the best bass player in Toronto, hit me up!
Thanks

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# Posted by Puppet Show - 12/12/2011, 09:04 (GMT)

WTF 0_0


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# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 12/12/2011, 09:23 (GMT)

Hahahaha. Has to be Craigslist?


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# Posted by LA80 [mark] :o) - 12/12/2011, 09:55 (GMT)

......... Is this geddy lee??? It has all the hallmarks of the man, self mocking, level headed, open minded and a modicum of knowledge of his own talent but yet retains the dignity, humility and professionalism that can be sadly lacking in many lesser players.


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# Posted by 4 Strings - 12/12/2011, 10:57 (GMT)

Wow, he has all this to offer without a van or PA, what a guy :D


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# Posted by Dave Perry....I play bass - 12/12/2011, 10:59 (GMT)

Need to re list myself again since I moved back to the UK from Toronto...... :-)


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# Posted by donnamariemusic - 12/12/2011, 11:43 (GMT)

For real? ;-O lol


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# Posted by WOLFPACK - 13/12/2011, 14:37 (GMT)

PM sent ...................LOL


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# Posted by Smitten Kitten - 14/12/2011, 14:40 (GMT)

Won't play originals......... Because most of them can't play covers? ahaha


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