Joseph McKearnon Bass Freelance bass player with excellent reading skills and wide range of experience

Based in United Kingdom

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

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About / Biography

I'm a freelance bass player, with experience in Musical Theatre, Cruise ship work and party bands. I have excellent reading skills, a great attention to detail and work well with others. I've worked in a whole host of different environments, from playing with Broadway star Laura Benanti on her one-woman-show, to band leading on cruise ships for multiple multi-month contracts.

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Location

Based in United Kingdom

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 950 miles)

Anything if it’s reading based

Most of the popular function band tunes

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Need 3-4 13 amp power sockets and a parking space.


What information do you require about a venue?

Information on location and load-in/out spaces would be appreciated.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I have my own bass equipment including amp, in-ears, iPad, pedal board etc.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes I can operate Spotify.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

I performed with Tony-Award winning Laura Benanti, both for a month at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and subsequently in Soho, London. To work with someone of her stature was incredible. I also led a band of 6 on a cruise liner for 3 months that was regarded as the best band the fleet had ever seen, there was nothing we couldn’t play!


What's your favourite type of event?

I love all sorts of events! Anything that gets the music playing.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started in musical theatre. Am-Dram productions in local theatres around central Scotland. From there I just continued on my way, performed in bigger productions, did some cruise contracts and played in party bands too.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

For bass specifically, people like James Jamerson, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten. On the more general music scene, the likes of Quincy Jones, the pop icons, the rock legends and the funky maestros

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I can play whenever for however long.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes as long as the weather is suitable or adequate cover is provided. Shade in the sun and cover in poorer weather.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Either


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Fun, energetic, professional

Recent Clients

Joseph McKearnon Bass has performed for these clients:

Laura Benanti

Todd Almond

Carnival UK

Limelight

Sonic Artistes

Venues

Joseph McKearnon Bass has performed at these venues:

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

The King’s Theatre

Underbelly Soho

Cruise Ships

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Film / TV

Musical Theatre

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Bluegrass

Ceilidh

Folk Rock

Rockabilly

Traditional English Folk

Traditional Irish Folk

Traditional Scottish Folk

Christmas

Easy Listening

Background Music

Country

Pop

Covers

Disco

Funk

Motown

R&B

Soul

Tribute

Vintage

Rock

Britpop

Classic Rock

Heavy Metal

Indie

Rock 'n' Roll

Latin

Reggae

Salsa

Samba

Scottish Music

Ska

Tango

Features:

Instrumental

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

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