Michael Dane Hassell
Funk, Soul and the Blues are some of my biggest loves. One of my earliest memories is getting the CHILLS while listening to Louis Johnson, of the Brothers Johnson, play a slap bass solo while his brother played some mean, syncopated, funk rhythm guitar. Since then music has always been a passion of mine. Looking to put together a Jam Band pulling from Funk, Soul and the Blues; and a touch of jazz to spice things up. I play all the instruments on my recordings. Really need some heavy duty Groove players to pull this off! I would also be interested in joining a Funk/Jam/Soul band in need of a Funky, Grooving, Guitar Player. I can Funk like nobody's business on rhythm guitar and can lay down some burning, yet funky, solos. I can also lay down some in the pocket, grooving bass lines. If it's Grooving, I'm there! If interested, please send me an email with details. I also teach Funk/Soul Guitar and Bass. As well as Blues Lead/Rhythm Guitar in the Tulsa area. Soulbass36@cox.netBand/artist history
Just me for right now. Looking for band members! Any Funk/Soul Bassists in the Tulsa area looking to Groove? Also need a drummer and another guitarist who can lay down a mean funk guitar while I solo; if you can solo and funk out, please shoot me an email at soulbass36@cox.net
Would also be interested in joining a Funk/Jam band as a Funk Rhythm Guitarist and Lead Guitarist!Have you performed in front of an audience?There is nothing like playing live. It's the ultimate cathartic experience. Power! Play it like you mean it. And make them Groove.
Your musical influences
So many....Mark King, Larry Graham, Louis Johnson, Parliament, EWF, Sam & Dave, Rick Derringer, Robin Trower, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Steve Lukather, Jeff Healey, Gary Moore, Isley Brothers, Ian Moore, Earth Wind and Fire, Rufus w/ Chaka Khan, Average White Band, Brothers Johnson, Rare Earth, Pat Travers, Mountain, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MG's, The Meters, Freddie King...and it goes on and on.Anything else?
Play it like you mean it!!!