Scott Varney Music

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Whos Scott Varney??
The Musician: Take a 6 string bass guitar, a soulful voice, uplifting beats and a wandering imagination and you have bassist/singer/songwriter Scott Varney. Scotts Been playing bass guitar for about 13 years and has played in everything from punk rock bands to free form jazz projects. Where Scott has truly found his home musically is in the song writing chair where he can let his bass playing take a more prominent role and allow his ideas and variety of influences flow freely. Scotts influenced by the music he grew up listening to from his mom and dads record collection including George Benson, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Earth wind and fire as well as more modern influences such as Jamiroquai, Phish, Ani Difranco and Jack Johnson to name a few.
The Performance:. Always ready for a show you can find Scott performing out with his infectious one man show. You'll find Scott looping his bass and vocals and even various percussion instruments and toys creating such a multi textured sound that you'll swear your listening to a full band. Scott tries to keep an organic sound by playing eitheir traditional hand percussion instruments and even recycled home made creations including drumming on buckets and coffee cans. Your sure to find uplifting beats, melodic bass lines that groove from song to song as well as plenty of improvisation allowing not only the songs but also the mood to change from show to show. Scott Performs an extensive list of original songs as well as his own interpretations of many popular musicians including Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles and many, many more.
What People are saying: Sam McDonald of Hampton Roads Newspaper The daily press simply referred to Scott as a “Bass Phenomenon”. At many of the performances you can hear fans reiterate this comparing his playing to that of Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke and even guitar player Tommy Emanuel. Fans have also compared his song writing to that of Ani Difranco and Jack Johnson to name a few. Scotts Debut Cd “The Childs Eye”Recorded at Sound of music studios in Richmond with John Morand who’s credits include Carbon Leaf, Cracker, Joan Osbourne and many others has also been getting great reviews. Danny Carmichael from Richmond based wadi magazine describes it as “a very light feel, like a summer dress. And like a summer dress, this CD flows. Perfect porch music, probably even better with a cold beer and a nice breeze.”
Highlights: Scotts most memorable show was when he shared the stage with one of his greatest influences, bassist Oteil Burbridge and his band the Peace Makers. He has also performed live on Norfolk Based stations 93.7 The Coast and 106.5 the Bob Fm. Both Stations have aired his music quite frequently. Scott has also received air play on NPR shows Gyroscope as well as Out of the Box. Both based out of Norfolk VA. Scotts song “Groove of a child” was also one out of five finalists in the Jam Category for the 2005 Independent music awards.
Future: Scotts philosophy on shows is to play everywhere and anywhere, and that is just what he is going to do from his home in Williamsburg Va to wherever else his original sound takes him. Scott who by day plays the role of stay at home dad with his 3 kids and a full time graphic design student, main focus is to keep his music out there for all to enjoy and hopefully make somewhat of a living doing what he loves. There are plans for a new recording as well as a tour for summer 2007. So be on the look out and listen up! Scott's bringing the beat the bass and the groove....Come along for the ride