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Whitey Lewis

Eclectic Bassist

About Me

Really.....Is this any kind place for a guy who aspires to a world that celebrates our similarities, differences, and the freedom to enjoy both in peace? Hope so!Bassist with KC GRIT. Principal in Shakehouse Records. Former road musician, now long operating in a vibrant, familiar locale. Revel in music, friends, family and marriage. Don't suffer fools gladly, and respond accordingly.'Main Weapons Of Choice' (but not limited to): Fender, Carvin, Aguilar, Gallien-Krueger, Roland, Sabine, Furman, and Shure.

My Interests

Bent On Blowing Away: ignorance, intolerance, indifference, inequality, infrasonics, income tax, indigity, impropriety, indoctrination, inxs, inhumanity, inbreeding, insolence, ingratitude, intergovernmental intrusion, etc., etc., etc. (you get the picture).

I'd like to meet:

People involved directly or indirectly in Music and other Arts (may be professional or not). Peers, mentors, fans, heros, friendly folk with a zest for life and something to contribute in an upbeat and/or entertaining manner. Those with a gracious regard for others they may encounter passing through this life. Purpose is essential.

Music:

Rock, Blues, Jazz, R and B, Latin, Soul, Lounge, Electronic, Classical, Broadway, Pop, Country, Zydeco, Folk, Swing, Funk, Bluegrass, Ska, Alternative, Gospel - World Music of varied styles and native orgins. May be fusions of assimulated genres by musically inclined people.

Movies:

Must be stimulating, educational, thought provoking, OR perhaps humorous, escapist, surreal...but NOT your typical mainstream non-nutritional commercial fare.

Television:

See above.

Books:

See above.

Heroes:

Any person who would inspire or motivate me in a positive and productive manner - artistically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, or socially (thus.....there are many).

My Blog

The Biz......By Hunter S. Thompson

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side."
Posted by Whitey Lewis on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:33:00 PST

The Bass......by William Matthews

"You have to pick up The Bass, as Mingus called his with audible capitals, and think of the slow years the wood spent as a tree, which might well have been enough for wood, and think of the skill the ...
Posted by Whitey Lewis on Sun, 12 Nov 2006 05:34:00 PST