profile picture

67521364

I am here for Networking

About Me



.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
I never stop and only to sleep. I'm an independent paint coatings expert by day and a professional bassist and trombonist by night.
If ever I get a free weekend to myself, I jump on the bike and hit the back roads. And if the fish are biting, I grab my Dad and head for Clear Lake to chase the elusive large mouth black bass. But most of my off time is spent with my wife Gail and our eight year old son Seth.
I'm a full-time member of three bands in Northern California. I'm the Bassist & Trombonist with an original Funky-Jazz quartet called Shade
(http://www.soundsofshade.com)
I'm the Bassist with an Old School Funk band called A Case of the Willys!
(http://www.snarejordan.com)
I'm the Trombonist with an Original Blues artist by the name of Volker Strifler
(http://www.volkerstrifler.com)
I also play regularly with T.R.A.D.J.A.S.S. when ever I can and try and pick up whatever studio work is available.
And I manage about eight web sites now, none of which pay a dime! Too much spare time on my hands!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

The soldiers on the front line to say "Thank You!" for kicking some serious ass in Iraq so that I can live the dream.

My Blog

Adam Theis Playing Trombone While Wakesurfing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVKK0rh9F2c A man without boundaries! You're my hero Adam!
Posted by on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:59:00 GMT

Shade Live! at Tradewinds - Cotati, CA

Eating Soup with a Knife, written by David Schrader Performed by Shade: Carl J. Bowers - Basses and TromboneWayne De La Cruz - KeyboardsKurt Medeiros - DrumsDavid Schrader - Saxophones
Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Volker Strifler, Carl Bowers and Don Bassey at Sunnbolt Studios

Song Title: "Redemption" by Volker Strifler
Posted by on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:56:00 GMT

Volker Strifler Band Opening for B.B. King at the Mondavi Center

Song Title: "Like It Or Not"The Members of the Volker Strifler Band:Don Bassey - BassCarl Bowers - TromboneRoland Condon - KeysDavid Schrader - SaxGary Silva - DrumsVolker Strifler - Guitar...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:57:00 GMT

Brad Russell Doin’ His Thang...

Live Solo Add to My Profile | More Videos
Posted by on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Volker Strifler Band at Stan Erharts OPL Jam

Song Title: "I Smell Trouble"Don Bassey - BassCarl J. Bowers - TromboneVolker Strifler - Guitar, Vocal
Posted by on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:04:00 GMT

Carl's Equipment

After numerous requests, here is a list of my gear:(Pictures are forthcoming)Trombones:Manfred Schmelzer No. 2 Gold with a David Monette Prana TS-6 MouthpieceSteven Shires Custom (S1YM7.75 Bell with T...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:50:00 GMT

Big Mo' and the Full Moon Band

Torn A video-documentary of the title track of their latest CD "Torn". The band: Maurice Huffman "Big Mo" - vocals and guitarVolker Strifler - guitarPatrick Hilton- tr...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:18:00 GMT

Ben & Shalene

This is my cousin Shalene Archer-Ermis and her husband Ben ErmisBen & Shalene recently won the American Smooth round of America's Ballroom Challenge to become the first couple in the finals. The win ...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:03:00 GMT

Brad Russell's Accapella Bass Performance of Spain

My friend and mentor Brad Russell performed this version of "Spain" live (no overdubs) on his Warwick 4-string Thumb Bass with drummer Steve Smith. This track is just one of eight ...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:01:00 GMT