Tag: Session

Posted on by George the Bass in Gear, Gig, Recording

So for the the last two days, I tracked bass on 9 out 10 tracks for Bella McKendree’s new album! 2 DAYS FOR AN ALBUM…that’s some serious work! I laid down some groovy tracks and some pretty nice fills (my opinion) and the whole band sounded spectacular! I can’t wait for it to be finished!

P.s. for recording, if available, definitely use a 5 string bass! Those low B’s, C’s and D’s add so much depth and energy to songs when used sparingly! My 5 got me out of some tricky not stretches too…so that’s always a bonus when recording!

Take a look at my quick insta video of the studio!

Posted on by George the Bass in Gig

Playing for CountryLine TV was incredible with Emily Faye. We played the very posh Boisdale in Canary Wharf…just wow! The gang are also playing Buckle and Boots festival on the 23rd, midday at Etherow Country Park…see you there!

 

Posted on by George the Bass in Gig

The Second Sons played Nell’s Jazz and Blues last night and wow, that was a great night AND a great warm up for our 2 days out on the road with The Struts later this month! I have an amazing photo to show you, courtesy of Tim Russell Photography.

Posted on by George the Bass in Gig

It’s been gig after gig after gig recently! The Second Sons, SMASHED the gig at The Cavern. The turnout was spectacular and our new material went down a storm! I even got TWO bass solos! Check out these awesome pics from our mate, Tom Gold!

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Copyright – Tom Gold, Goldwood Images
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Copyright – Tom Gold, Goldwood Images
Posted on by George the Bass in Gig

I got a really awesome phone call the other day. My uni, Tech Music School (BIMM) called me and they want me to be their session musician for the next 9 weeks for the Directed Music Skills class which is their take on a real life West End theatre situations. I’m over the moon.

When I studied my degree I took a different option for my final year so being able to have a go at a different course can only be beneficial. The first tune is, ‘What’s Going On’ by Marvin Gaye.

Posted on by George the Bass in Rehearsal

One of the many dream teams!

THAT BASS THO!!!

I never once thought I’d be lucky enough to own one Alembic, let alone 4…?!

I don’t have a favourite and they are all tools for different jobs but let me say one thing, this 5 string just shakes the walls!!

This snap is from a rehearsal last night with a fairly new band that will get off the ground, I’m excited to see what’s going to happen!