MUSIC PERFORMANCE RESUME

Summary:
Musically literate pro bassist with strong tenor/baritone vocals. Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education with extensive performance experience in multiple genres including country, rock, and big band/swing.

April 2014 – March 2015, March 2016 – Current
Bassist for Nashville singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer STEVE RUTLEDGE and the GROOVE EVOLUTION.

October 2006 – August 2016
Bassist for Nashville recording artist STEPHEN COCHRAN.
*US tours covering over 30 states and an international 17-day Armed Forces Entertainment tour to Kuwait and Bahrain to perform for the US Military.
*Appearances in five of Stephen Cochran’s commercially released music videos: “She’ll Thank Me Later” (2016), “Pieces” (2012), “Hope” (2010), “Wal-Mart Flowers” (2009), and “Friday Night Fireside” (2007 GAC Top-50 Videos nominee).
*National and local live television appearances including “UParty 2008 New Year’s Eve” Live From Times Square on FOX News Channel

October 2004 – Present
Freelance bassist around Nashville and nationally. Performances with artists such as Stephen Cochran, Steve Rutledge and the Groove Evolution, Larry Bagby, Courtney Dickinson, Mirka, Tom Dixon, Marion Grace, Stephanie Layne, Homer Hart, Chris Peters, and others.

October 1994 – October 2004, October 2013 – Current
Bassist / Co-Frontman for indie rock band, NOSTALGIC DISTORTION
*Vocals, bass, and songwriting featured on three independently released recordings:
Punk’s Not Dead (It’s Just Older, Balder, and Fatter) Digital Single (2017)
“The Spaghetti Accident?” CD-EP (2002)
Bad Little Monkey CD-LP (1997)
H.I.C.K. Cassette-EP (1995)
*Regional performances throughout parts of New England (MA, NH, VT, ME).
*Champions of the NH division of the 2003 Got Milk? National Battle of the Bands
*Live performance / featured artist at 1996 NHAB (New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters) Annual Conference

Specialties:”Road dog” touring bassist for original-music recording artists, “Hired gun” freelance bassist for artists doing showcase gigs mainly featuring their original music.