It's always driven me crazy trying to find bassists to sub for me, or to help others find players for their own gigs. As a bassist, I don't meet many other bassists at gigs - when was the last time you saw a band with TWO bass players? So I thought that if I could get as many working bassists in Colorado to have their information in a list here, we'd have access to a wonderfully diverse pool of players - as well as other musicians who are looking to hire us. After all, it's not as if you can go through the yellow pages looking for someone to take your gig, is it?
So the idea is simple: If you're a bassist in Colorado (and we'll include Cheyenne and Laramie if you're willing to travel), and would like to be included on this list, send me an email with all of your contact info, and the kind of thing you'd like a prospective employer-for-a-night to know. As long as it's something that I'd feel comfortable letting my nine-year-old niece read, I'll post it! C'mon, bassists - let's get some gigs!
6-string fretted and fretless; 4-string fretted
Jazz/funk, but anything, really
I can teach out of my home
Yes, I do studio work
Hey all,
My name is Alex Scott, I'm a bassist from nothern Colorado. I play primarily jazz and funk, but can and will play anything. I've got all my own equipment and a small home studio. I have extensive live and in-studio experience, and love playing with anyone. I'm underage, so playing 21+ venues can be an issue. But don't let that stop you from hiring me! :-) Thanks for your time!
peace,
alex
Electric(5+6 string, fretted and fretless) and Upright(classical and jazz)
All styles(Polka, Salsa, Funk, Rock, whatever...)
Yes, I teach private bass lessons, either out of my house, through the Denver Music Institue, or through Red Rocks Community College. I also teach Theory and Ear Training courses at CU Denver, and run the Music Technology class at Colorado School of Mines.
I'm available for recording work, touring, casuals, etc.
720.232.7183
MAIN BASSES
Ibanez Prestige 3005 5-string bass
"The FrankenFretless" - a 4 string hollowbody zebrawood-top bass put together out of parts from various companies
(Soon to be fully functional) 6-string Wishbass hollowbody archtop fretless
Fender 1962 reissue Jazz Bass, MIJ '85
Other fun toys:
Univox "Beatle Bass" copy
Ibanez RX series 4 string (think Racer X meets Pre-Goth)
Fender Squier P-Bass with flatwounds, Badass bridge, and Quarter Pounder pickups (country bass)
Vega 4-string, mahogany body, 2 DiMarzio P-pickups and an Epiphone-style bridge
Ibanez "Lawsuit Bass" Fender Jazz copy - maple and ash
Acoustic Bass specializing in use of the bow.
Jazz/Classical/Folk/Bluegrass/Irish, can read and improvise.
