Bassist looking for band

Portland OR

Description

Heya Portland musicians! I'm a bass player looking to join or start a band. I've had my first vaccine for covid, 2nd is scheduled at the end of April. I am looking for a group that fits me. I don't have any hard-set preconceived notions on this, but more of a feel for what sounds good, the right personality mix, and meshing well musically. To give a little preamble on this, who I am: I'm 43 years old, been playing bass since I was around 18. I have an 8-5 M-F day job (which sometimes does need to work after hours, yay world of IT!). I have a wife and an 11yo kiddo. I'm not looking to 'make it' in music, I am looking for something that can be fun to get out and play some live gigs and have fun doing it. I am left-leaning in my political outlooks as well, which I will say should be left out of the practice room and stage if it can be helped since it's really not likely to be related to the music (aka not looking to be in a 'political statement' band). In general, I'm fairly laid back and willing to work to be a full member of the group. Also, my hair will likely pop up in varying non-standard colors occasionally (currently it's a standard color, but has been red, orange, blue, green, purple, and black in the past). I could definitely commit to at least one day to practice a week (one weekday) and also a weekend day (depending on the specific day and time). So, with that first part out of the way, here's what I have for gear: I have a full-stack Carvin setup (1x15 and 4x10) with a 600w Hartke bass head and a few various effects pedals. I have several basses, most of them are Schecters. I do have an 8-string bass that's a bit fun to play (think similar in setup to a 12-string guitar). I also have a decent vehicle capable of bringing my gear to/from places. What style am I looking for with this? Well, I'm open to a lot. However, here's a list of genre's I'm NOT looking for: I'm not looking for: Country Punk Death/speed/screamo metal (melodic metal with singing vocal I'm open to, not so much on the growl/screaming/distorted so much I can't tell the chord) Jazz/Blues (I do like them, just not what I'd want to play) Pop/top40 What I do enjoy playing is: Prog/Story Rock (Rush, Queensryche... love me some Rush n Queensryche) Standard Rock (70's/80's/90's mainstream(within limits), hair, etc) Gothic rock (Cure, Sisters, Bahaus) Industrial (NIN, Frontline Assembly, Assemblage23) Alternative Rock (90's-current) (no oasis or radiohead styles - not me). Various styles of electronic ( synthpop, 80's/90's new wave era styles) acoustic sets - could be fun, never done a purely acoustic setup, but been a genre I've wanted to try. Ideally I'd like something in the goth/industrial/80's synth/rock genre's, or storytelling rock, but I'm open to a lot of other styles as above as well. I'm open to doing covers in a band, but I'd prefer original material to be the primary focus. I'd prefer it if possible to find a group that lives on the west side of Portland, but I know that may not be feasible. I live out on the west side (just past Hillsboro), but I can travel to the east/north side as well. I'd be interested in finding a group my age to play with (30's-50's) with other professionals, maybe that also have families (as they know that family obligations come first above everything). Well, I know you read a bit here about me. If you'd like to talk more about this and see if I'd be a good fit, please drop me a line!