Background

General Info:
Over 35 years experience as a bassist and sound engineer, with a strong background in r&b and blues grooves. Studied at both Berklee College of Music and University of North Texas. My equipment includes 4 and 5 string Fender basses, a 6 string Ken Smith, and a Ned Steinberg electric upright bass. I've also been a successful touring sound engineer since the late 1980's.

Current playing projects:
Miles Ahead - (jazz trio in the mold of The Mike Stern Band)
Dane Sonnier Band - original music from an established vocalist, guitarist, songwriter


Local Credits:
"Big" Al Betis, Allison Fisher, Teri Greene, The Zydeco Dots, The Brad Absher Band, Marie English, Chris Masterson, Tony Vega, Earl Gilliam, Milton Hopkins, Kevin Black, The Shape Shifters, James Reese Band, The Sonnier Brothers, Cecil Shaw, Mark Beets, Green Onions, Grateful Geezers, Cameron Scott, The Revelators, Mike Reed, Shannon and Lance G, Bobby Lanero, Steve Radney, Jackie Hibbard, Michael Heyman, Steve Krase.

Sound Engineering Clients:
Jimmy Vaughan, Tower of Power, Stephanie Mills, The O'Jays, Regina Belle, BB King, Stephen Curtis Chapman, Suzy Boggus, Joe Dee Messina, Los Lonely Boys, Ratt and many more..............

I have excellent gear, transportation, and references.

Location

Houston,TX

Occupation

Bassist/Sound Engineer

Music That Inspires Me

Miles Davis Mike Stern Maceo Parker

Films I'll Watch More Than Once

Blazing Saddles Under Cover Brother Hunt for Red October