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Marshall Harrell

Bassist

About Me

When it comes to raw talent, creative artistry and groomed playing, Portland bassist Marshall Harrell cannot be overlooked. Marshall comes from a background rich in multifarious musical influences and interests. While playing in the Southeast Marshall thrived off of his natural musical talent and swiftly claimed his place as a major creative force behind any project he was a part of. In 2005 Marshall relocated to Portland, Oregon in search of new musical heights and soon found a new and inspiring home in the local music scene. Over the next few years Marshall has begun to impact the Northwest music scene as much as it has him. He studies closely under acclaimed bassist Damian Erskine and now in addition to his natural creative gift has developed the discipline and training required to assimilate to any musical circumstance. These days you can find Marshall onstage with a variety of acts, including The LaRhonda Steele Band, The Rooks Trio, Gretchen Mitchell, Rhythm Culture, and Jason Fellman Band. Beginning in Jan. 2008 Marshall will be touring with New Monsoon to take the place of Ron Johnson (former bassist for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe). Marshall is available for lessons, gigs, recording sessions, and tours.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/30/2005
Band Website: marshallharrell.com
Band Members:
New Monsoon: Jeff Miller - Vocals/Guitar/Mandolin, Bo Carper - Vocals/Banjo/Guitar, Phil Ferlino - Vocals/Keyboards, Sean Hutchinson - Drums/Percussion, Marshall Harrell - Electric Bass

LaRhonda Steele Band : LaRhonda Steele - lead vocals, Mark Steele - keyboards/vocals, Kerry Movassagh - guitar/vocals, Terry Cason/Tyrone Hendrix/Cedrick Wright - Drums, Marshall Harrell - electric bass

Gretchen Mitchell Band: Gretchen Mitchell - Vocals, Danny Barnette - Keyboards, Tomo Maruta - Guitar, Justin Matz - Drums, Marshall Harrell - Electric Bass

Rhythm Culture: Byron Mercurius - lead vocals/drums, Kenny Graves - lead guitar, Janice Scroggins - piano, Marshall Harrell - electric bass

Jason Fellman Band: Jason Fellman - lead vocals/guitar, Chris Mosley - lead guitar, Mark Schuessler - drums, Marshall Harrell - electric bass

Influences: Rich Brown, Richard Bono, Meshell Ndegeocello, Etienne Mbappe, Damian Erskine, Avishai Cohen, Autorickshaw, Dapp Theory, Jaco Pastorious, Victor Wooten, Oteil Burbridge, Matthew Garrison, Janek Gwizdala, Gary Willis, Christian McBride, Paul Jackson, Bootsy Collins, Alphonso Johnson, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, John Scofield, Pat Matheny, Wayne Krantz, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Derek Trucks Band, Bobby McFerrin, Frank Zappa, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Karl Denson, Bob Marley, all of the local artist I've been fortunate enough to work with, and many more.
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Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Website

Check out my new website www.marshallharrell.com. I'm very excited to finally have my own website so check it out and let me know what you think.
Posted by Marshall Harrell on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:46:00 PST

Now Touring With New Monsoon

After a long wait I will now be officially touring with the band New Monsoon. My first gig with them will be at Ski Jam in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on January 12th. Check my calendar for more dates...
Posted by Marshall Harrell on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:42:00 PST