Finding a consistent bass player available at short notice can be a challenge for any working band. Whether you are facing a member drop-out, need a high-standard dep to bolster your rhythm section or a semi or permanent bass player for a tour, I provide the musical foundation required to keep your project moving. Bassist wanted doesn’t have to be a tiring process of endless auditions. Partnering with me, Andy Starkey from Britpop Reunion allows you access to a dedicated professional who prioritises timing, tone, and total stage reliability. Contact me and let me know what you require from me and I’ll get back to you ASAP. With over 30 years experience playing bass live, quality equipment and transport you can rely on me to not let you down. I exclusively play Fender Precision bass guitars and I keep my on stage equipment to a minimum. This enables me to set up and pack away as quick as possible and not take up lots of space on stage.
Why Book a Dedicated Bass Player Available?
Many groups encounter issues when their bass player leaves the band or is not available for the odd date here and there. When you have a bassist wanted notice out, you need someone who integrates immediately without demanding weeks of extra training. I will dedicate my time to learning your material at home on my own so you’re not having to spend money and time on rehearsal rooms. Then we can get together for a rehearsal or two prior to the gig/s. I focus exclusively on locking in with your drummer and driving the song forward. While my primary service is strictly bass instrumentation, I am happy to provide tight backing vocals if your specific arrangement requires them.
I will not read music from charts, I will commit it all fully to memory so you won’t have unsightly tablets on stage. I will look like I have always been a part of the band dressing in whatever attire you require me in.
Live Performance & Touring bassist wanted
From festival main stages to intimate venue circuits, I provide the stability you need. A dependable bassist makes your job easier. I’ll just fit in with what you need. If you want me to just stand there while someone else takes centre stage, then fine. If you want me bouncing along jumping up and down with the rest of the band then I’m cool with that as well.
Professional Standards for Your Music – Bassist needed.
When you hire a musician, you expect punctuality and preparation. I do not arrive to learn the set; I arrive to perform it. By utilising a bass player available for hire who has already mastered the nuances of 90s, indie, and classic chart pop structures and more, you safeguard your reputation and your show’s quality.
How to Proceed
If you are actively searching for a bassist or are planning ahead to avoid any future gaps in your lineup, I am ready to discuss your requirements just drop me an email. Let’s ensure your next performance is rhythmically locked and dynamically powerful.