Favorite bands :
Miles Davis, The Mars Volta, Radiohead, Mastodon, Dredg, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Rx Bandits, John Coltrane. Every band we've met or shared the stage with. You are all what keeps me going.
Favorite guitarists :
Omar Alfredo Rodriguez-Lopez, Frank Zappa, Johnny Greenwood, Thom Yorke, Regi Wooten
Favorite bassists :
Juan Alderete de la Pena, Jaco Pastorious, Victor Wooten (thank you for everything), James Jamerson, Charles Mingus, Stanley Clarke, my producer friend and mentor Jake Dempsey
Favorite books :
Alfred's Drum Method books 1 & 2. The Real Book 3rd Edition. Cicero's Portraits in Rhythm. Chuck Sherher's Improviser's Bass Method.
Favorite tv :
Kill your TV.
Favorite movies :
Too many to list. Films that influence the mind and enhance your perspective.
I'm a musician and philosopher. I study Environmental Sociology and Philosophy at Roanoke College, but will most likely transfer to Virginia Commonwealth Univ. soon to pursue my dream of Music Production and engineering. I got my start playing drums and string bass in jazz settings and even though my interests in hard rock become the focus of my career, I never forget my roots in rhythm and blues. I constantly sit in with jazz combos and solo artists whenever I'm not on the road. I play electric bass in my touring band, Madrone. We are dedicated to making solid catchy rock music for the common ear while incorporating the technicality that earns the respect of musicians and critical ears alike. Please check out www.myspace.com/madrone we love talking to fans, friends, and other band members as well as arranging and trading shows. For all booking information, message the madrone myspace and put our manager's name (Greg) in the subject line.
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MadroneBass profile, last updated : July 3, 2009
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