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About Me

2007 was my 30 year anniversary of playing electric bass guitar. Some of my crowning moments include graduating from Bass Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA in 1980; Playing the military circuit in Hawaii; opening up for major Heavy Metal artists on the East coast in the late 80's; and opening up for Roberta Flack in Richmond, Virginia - playing in front of a crowd of more than 30,000 people.Today, I am a teacher at A2G Music in Woodbridge, Virginia, and play gospel bass for area churches. In 2006, I, with several musician friends, started Groove Skool, a smooth jazz project. We were chosen to compete in the 2006 Capital Jazz Competition at Merriweather Post Pavillion. Fore more Groove Skool Info, visit www.grooveskoolband.com.
Myspace.com Blogs - "BASS SYMPHONY" concert an OVERWHELMING success!!! - Big New York
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog....


Bass Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBofPEzhS_Y

A2G Music Recital; Triple Blues BASS ATTACK featuring Eric Becker and Doug Benefield

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Other musicians, not only bass guitarists, who share an interest in smooth jazz, funk, gospel, afro-cuban, and even heavy metal.Those involved in live music events, promoters, producers, etc.All other bass players, no matter what level of playing or genre of music they prefer;Guitar makers, luthiers with visions of creating something unique and different for the custom guitar market.

My Blog

BIG NEW YORK @ Prince William Gospel Fest....

Christian "Big New York" de Mesones makes his Debut as a Gospel Artist This Saturday at the PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY GOSPEL FEST. He will be performing with a Host of Musicians,Including C.A.R. Recording...
Posted by on Wed, 13 May 2009 09:24:00 GMT

GROOVE SKOOL finds a home @ KILROYS2

Capital Jazz 2006 finalist "Groove Skool" has found a welcome home at Kilroys 2 in Woodbridge,Va. "The response has been very Positive,and the crowd really digs this outfit", says Len Gillespi,owner o...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:51:00 GMT

Bass Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBofPEzhS_Y
Posted by on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:54:00 GMT

Check out this video: Bass Symphony 2008: "Frecklehead 08"

Check out this video: Bass Symphony 2008: "Frecklehead 08"
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:00:00 GMT

BIG NEW YORK and JOZAC at Roland Drum Workshop

Big New York reunites with long time friend and "Drummer Extraordinaire" John "Jozac" Zachery in N.Y.C next month.  "John and I have been in several musical projects over the years, including Bi...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:21:00 GMT

Check out this video: "Jaco/Brother to Brother"

Check out this video: "Jaco/Brother to Brother"
Posted by on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:46:00 GMT

Check out this video: "Cubano Sandwich"

Check out this video: "Cubano Sandwich"
Posted by on Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:17:00 GMT

"BASS SYMPHONY" concert an OVERWHELMING success!!!

The Concert that featured Prince William County Middle and High school students playing 4,5,6,7,8,and12 electric bass guitars was a Miracle in the making. Tributes to the world's most outstanding Bass...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:03:00 GMT