JAMES DAWSON -- BASS PLAYER

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Latest Goings On

Just Me Playing Bass.  Some Selections I've Chosen that I play on.



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Bass Heard Around The World

Music Style

I like to play and listen to all types of music. What works for me is a certain amount of freedom to improvise and contribute to the music/song. I think it is important that every song has its own identity. I like to play with dynamics, a thick full sound that can be a little edgy, a little gritty. I have a few bass compositions that I play as solo pieces during shows (see above MP3 Player). These are used as interludes and show pieces.

I played guitar for 20 years, acoustic and electric. I also play keyboards (Korg Triton), bass synth pedals. I make songs and effect loops, samples, rhythms and ethereal pieces with the use of my Digitech JamMan. In addition to being the bass player in the bands I have toured with, my other responsibilities have been to maintain guitars, Front of House gear, manage stage set-ups and stage operations, as well as an audio technician.

Theatres, Festivals, House of Blues...and Gear

The musicians that spark my creativity and influence how I play are: Geddy Lee (Rush), Joe Schermie (Three Dog Night), John Paul Jones (Led Zepplin), Mel Schacher (Grand Funk), Victor Wooten, Stanley Clark, John Taylor (Duran Duran), Adam Clayton (U2), Chris Wolstenholme (Muse), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel), Flea (RHCP), Tully (Jason Aldean), Matt Utterback (KingBilly). This list is always growing!!

Gear: Guitars, Fender Basses- Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Basses,  Precision 4 and 5 string,  Ibanez ATK 5 String,  Thunderbird 4 and 5 string,  Custom 5 string.

Amps: Gallien Krueger Backline 600 (300 watts),  Gallien Krueger MB500 (500 watts),  Marshall MB4410 (4x10 w/horn, 300/475 watt combo),  Carvin BX-500 (500 watts).  (2) Epifani  2 x 12 cabinets (rated @ 600 watts per cab.),  Acoustic 260  Micro Stack.

This is my space to let you know what I am up to in my music career

Some of the Bands and Musicians I've Recorded and Performed with in the last five years:

Black Sun Rising
Justin Kipker Show
Jeff Martin

Jay Hollis

Zane Lewis

The Killdares

Zane Lewis

The Killdares (I'm on far left)

Top: Zane Lewis (February 2009 to present)
Bottom: The Killdares (June 2005 to January 2009)

Played on all songs and contributed to "Any Given Element" (2005) and "Secrets of the Day" (2008) albums.  Played on Zane Lewis (2009).  Highest Charting single  Tappa Kegga Beer (#21 Regional and #52 National).  

It's all about the Music...

Over the last 4 years, I have played on average 160+ shows a year.

I have played across the U.S., and shared stages with The Black Crowes, Gin Blossoms, Eli Young Band, Charlie Robison, Mark McKinney, Dave Mason, Firefall, Cowboy Mouth, Seven Nations, Enter The Haggis, Gaelic Storm, Bad Haggis, Krokus, Ian Hunter, Aaron Watson, Great White, Pat Green, Steven Pearcy, Billy Joe Shaver, to name but a few.

Sold Out, literally, at the House of Blues, Dallas, TX

Two sold out performances at House of Blues in one year!!

Contact Info:

jdibassist@gmail.com

HOME TOWN: Today...

TX, USA