Open to stage musicals / shows, festivals, theatre-based tribute groups and more!
I play electric and upright / acoustic bass with many groups and shows.
Experiences:
* toured internationally with the Gary Cain Band (blues / rock / funk), including opening for George Thorogood at Massey Hall
*have a long-standing Christmas jazz show at the Jazz Room in Waterloo (featuring Rob Gellner, Jason White, Derek Hines, Don McDougall)
*have played in many tribute shows (Genesis, Boston, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, ...)
*long-time member of Freddie & The Freeloaders (jazz quartet with Fred Smith, Paul Stouffer and Don McDougall)
*long-time member of Local Heroes - the Dan Beacock Group (featuring Dan Beacock, Peter Beacock, Duncan McLennan)
*long-time member of The Genesis Experience, Ontario-based Genesis tribute band
*played in stage musical pit bands (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Cabaret) on electric and upright bass
*have accompanied many great performers - Amanda Kind (country/jazz), Juneyt (flamenco nuevo), Fred Smith (jazz), Nicole Lisa Craig (acoustic folk), Jay Moore (acoustic classics)
*have played many private events with different ensembles (e.g. weddings, corporate events, private parties)
*featured on studio recordings with the Gary Cain Band, and Juneyt
*graduated with B.Mus. (with several awards) from Humber's prestigious Jazz and Contemporary Music program (2011)
Genres: jazz, rock, blues, musicals, acoustic, folk, country
Instruments Played: electric bass, upright bass (aka string bass, acoustic bass)
Available for: weddings, private parties, corporate events, stage shows, musicals, theatre shows, festival shows, recording sessions