Electric & Acoustic Bass
Fretted, Fretless, and Upright
EDUCATION
Volunteer State Community College
- Associate of Science, University Studies, 2007
- Additional Coursework in Music Theory, 2008-2009
Mio AuSable High School
- John Philip Sousa award winner, 1985-1986
- Musician of the Future, 1985-1986
- Stage Band Outstanding Musician, 1984-1985, 1985-1986
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Regional Tours: |
The Anna Ross Project, Southeastern Tour, 2008 |
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National Performances: |
Strat5, World Health Care Congress, D.C., other corporate events, 2004-2008 |
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International Tours: |
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Gold Jazz Band, Scandinavian Goodwill Tour, 1985 |
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Current Engagements: |
Rehoboth United Methodist Church, Gallatin, TN, Volunteer Bassist 2-4x/yr |
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Lifechurch.tv, Hendersonville, TN, Bassist for Hire 2-4x/yr |
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Orchard Valley Circle, bluegrass rehearsal ensemble |
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Bass and Mandolin Demo work for The Blue Spot Studio and Keoni K Studios |
Memberships
- International Bluegrass Music Association
- Just Plain Folks Music Organization
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Acoustic and Electric Guitars (Intermediate), Mandolin (Intermediate), Bouzouki (early-Intermediate), Piano (early-Intermediate), Hand Percussion (including Bodhran and Bones), BGVs (Intermediate)
RECORDINGS
- The Anna Ross Project: Yesterday Comes Again (bass)
- Elkins Family Folk & Bluegrass Band: River City Sessions, Live @ Chardell (mandolin, guitar, tenor vocals)
- Outhouse Blvd: Live @ Granny White Park (mandolin, BGVs)
- Jeff Elkins: Hand-Picked/The Reunion CD (bass, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, bodhran, vocals)
LINKS
The Anna Ross Project @ The French Quarter Cafe performing “Let Go”
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/frebassist
GEAR
| Basses: | Amps and Cabs: |
| Vantage VP-710B, late 70’s | ART SLA-2 Power Amp |
| Eminence Upright Portable Bass, late 90’s | LR Baggs Acoustic Preamp |
| Ibanez SR905 5-string | Ampeg SVP-Pro Tube Preamp |
| Ibanez GWB1 Fretless 5-string | Harke Cabinets, 410TP, 115TP, 210TP |
| Carlo Robelli Acoustic/Electric Fretless | Various effects pedals |
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Regional Tours: |
The Anna Ross Project, Southeastern Tour, 2008 |
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National Performances: |
Strat5, World Health Care Congress, D.C., other corporate events, 2004-2008 |
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International Tours: |
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Gold Jazz Band, Scandinavian Goodwill Tour, 1985 |
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Current Engagements: |
Rehoboth United Methodist Church, Gallatin, TN, Volunteer Bassist 2-4x/yr |
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Lifechurch.tv, Hendersonville, TN, Bassist for Hire 2-4x/yr |
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Orchard Valley Circle, bluegrass rehearsal ensemble |
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Bass and Mandolin Demo work for The Blue Spot Studio and Keoni K Studios |
