Bass Line
Hi. My name is Larry, and this site is about my passion for playing bass.
I can't think of any instrument I'ld rather play than bass.
Nothing is as satisfying as those rich, deep tones.
Nothing adds as much to a song as a good bass line.
Nothing looks as cool as a bass player in action.
And if anyone out there is dancing, tapping a foot, or shaking something to the music, it's because the bass player is making things groove.
I've been playing bass since 1975, with much of that time spent in Chicago style blues bands. In 1993 I started the switch from a Fender HM and electric blues to an upright for acoustic blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, and folk. In 1999 I played more gigs in restaurants, coffe shops, and book stores than in bars. I retired from bar bands in 2007.
I still play in an ensemble for church services every Sunday. The styles of music at church range from 9th century plainchant to Gospel and from classical to contemporary.
For me, music is a lifelong journey. There is always something more to learn about managing the instrument or about music itself. Every year I set time aside to attend a class or workshop, or to take private lessons. I'm interested in music theory and practice during the period from 1550 to 1750, the and also in the use of music in the early Church.
But, ultimately, in my soul, I'm a bluesman. My heart beats in 1/8 note triplets.
This web site is a way of sharing some of my musical activity over several years. There are samples from Home Cookin', a three piece acoustic band, along with two other groups that I've played with. There are photos of the church where I play, and almost two hours of blues, folk, and church music samples. There are also links to some interesting bass and music places, and a few listserve articles.
I hope you enjoy your visit here.
Site last revised: 5 May 2023 to update music file formats
The music samples are in.mp3 files.
To play a song, click on it's name. A page with only a music control will appear and the song will start playing.
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