Bassist looking for band

Hillsboro OR

Description

Heya Portland musicians! I'm a bass player looking to join or start a band. I am fully vaxxed as of April 28th. 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 am looking to get out and play live shows and to get stuff recorded. In general, I'm fairly laid back and willing to work to be a full member of the group. Also, my hair may pop up in varying non-standard colors occasionally (currently it's bright pink, but has been red, orange, blue, green, purple, and black in the past). I could definitely commit to at least 1-2 days to practice a week (one weekday) and also a weekend day (depending on the specific day and time). I'm open to joining an existing group or starting up a new one. I can also help contribute to a practice space as well if needed. I have gear. I have instruments. I have a vehicle that can transport them. I have a job. I have a family. I am a stable person who has no drug addictions. I'm looking for the same in others as well. Alcohol and pot (in moderation) I can work with, as long as it's not something that is required to make you function in your daily life. What style am I looking for with this? Well, I'm open to a lot. 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, Dream Theater) - I'll caveat this that I'm not nearly as good as some of the bassists in these bands, but I've learned some of their songs. Standard Rock (70's/80's/90's mainstream(within limits), hair, etc) Gothic rock (Cure, Sisters, Bahaus) Post-Punk (Lush, Catherine Wheel) Industrial (NIN, Frontline Assembly, Assemblage23) Darker 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) I'm open to doing some covers in a band, but I'd prefer original material to be the primary focus. 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! Also: if you do email me, please include an email address and/or a phone number? I've lost contact with a few people I was talking to after my ad expired and we were using the email relay through here :)