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The Funkfather

About Me

Hi, my name is Dave Walmsley, Sr., Bassist w/35yrs.exp. Originally from Mount Vernon, New York. Experienced in recording, producing, songwriting and arranging in all styles of music. I have played with some excellent musicians such as Tony Cintron, who's played for Dave Valentin & Spyro Gyra among others. Phil Hamilton, who's played for Vanessa Williams, Roberta Flack and Luther Vandross. Jorg Krukel, Forest Muther, Brent Williams, Lindy Wilson, Marcelo Cardozo, Regis Ferrer & Ron Quailey. I've played in many bands playing all styles of music but my style is deeply rooted in Pop, Jazz, Funk, R&B/Soul/Motown and Latin/Caribbean/Reggae . Bands/Artists I've played for include, Electric Smoke, RYZE, Jon Phelps-Steele, Curtis Hairston, Jigsaww, JPT, Rhythm Magik, The 1Fifty1 Band, Fire and Grooveline. I've also played at many well known musical clubs and establishments in NYC, Westchester County(NY),CT,NJ,MA, DE, MD, DC, NC & VA. I sub for several bands in the Hampton Roads area. I'm available for cyber projects, recording projects, samples and arranging.I can add professional, quality real live bass to your projects. I can also add real bass to your hip hop/rap projects. Please scroll down and listen to my demos. Feel free to comment. My rates are extremely reasonable. .. Myspace Layouts and SO much more from WhateverLife.com! ?
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Member Since: 08/01/2007
Band Website: www.myspace.com/thefunkfather
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Influences: Mark Adams, Marcus Miller, Nate Phillips, Scott Ambush, Nathan East, Jimmy Johnson, Peter Muller, Doug Johns & Doug Ross are a few of my favorite bass players!I love Jazz, Latin, R&B & Reggae/Caribbean & Funk!
Sounds Like: Below are some short demos snippets. All tracks were programmed by me using loops and samples. All the bass you hear is played live by me. Basses used are a Fender Jazz 4 string and a Tobias 5 string. I am available for cyber/internet and standard studio projects. All genres represented. Very reasonable rates and super fast service. Pro quality bass tracks. Enjoy!
Record Label: Quote unQuote Productions/Funkfather Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tindeck Audio: Overjoyed.mp3

http://www.tindeck.com/listen/nehmTindeck Audio: Overjoyed.mp3 Shared via AddThis
Posted by on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:31:00 GMT

Michael Prince Band

Performance at Deen's Day 2009
Posted by on Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:09:00 GMT

Jigsaww [Living For The City]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3PTfx00Nes
Posted by on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:49:00 GMT