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Peter

Play that bayass

About Me

Born into a family of musicians, I was fortunate to have been exposed to all kinds of music throughout my childhood. After years of banging around on pots and pans (cookie tins were my favorite) as well as plunking around on the piano, I began taking piano lessons in second grade, which I discontinued after 2 years. I picked up the trumpet in 4th grade, and played that through high school. In 6th grade, I bought a drum kit and played that for a while, then moved on to guitar in 9th grade and finally bass in 10th grade. Bass became my primary instrument and has remained so to this day. I've played in numerous bands over the years, from the ol' days of high school, jamming in my basement to my college years in both Atlanta and Vermont. Some bands I've played with include Hirst (formerly Wallaby Crossing), Bubblin' Upstream, That Toga Band, Golden Key, the Shane Hall Blues Band, Dr. Nefarious and the Scientific Method, Bareback, and Woolsey. I moved to the Boston area last fall, and now am playing with several bands, including the Sand Dollar Four, Jaime Lynn Hart, Nicole Mitchell and the Fuzzy Bunch. I have had the pleasure of performing in a number of great venues and played with some phenomenal musicians. Keep your eyes and ears out for upcoming shows!I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Member Since: 2/7/2006
Influences: Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Parliament/Funkadelic, Charles Mingus, George Porter Jr., Jaco Pastorious, Victor Wooten, Oteil Burbridge, Steve Bailey, Tower of Power, Charlie Parker, Steely Dan, Phish, Grateful Dead, Stanely Clarke, Frank Zappa, Chris Potter, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Roy Hargrove, Buddy Rich, Chick Corea, Garett Sayers, Salem, Wayne Krantz, Beatles, Beach Boys, The Police, Allman Brothers Band, The Meters, Blues Traveler, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, John Scofield, Soulive, Lettuce, Richard Bona, Medeski Martin and Wood, Aquarium Rescue Unit, The Motet, Bob Marley, John McLaughlin, Led Zeppelin, Gov't Mule, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Brecker Brothers, Jethro Tull, Miracle Orchestra, Anthony Jackson, The Band, Bill Frisell, Talking Heads, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Outkast.....the list keeps going....also, my family and all of the musicians who I have had the pleasure to play with who have taught me so much!
Sounds Like: Blast Off (Lettuce)Relax (Lettuce)Need to Understand (Lettuce)-
Type of Label: None