Darren Michaels Solo Bassist

About Me

I reside in the lovely Atlanta metro area as a pile of rapidly degenerating cell structures, but I don't let that get me down. If fact it makes me smile.

From time to time, I write something pretty using just an electric bass. Sometimes I use effects and looping. Sometimes not. When the mood strikes me, I sing, but mainly words get in the way. Things are funny that way.

I've released two albums now as a soloist. My third album should be out at the end of summer '08.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/11/2005
Band Website: darrenmichaelsbass.com
Band Members: CDBABY LINK for DARREN MICHAELS: Equilibrium --

CDBABY LINK for DARREN MICHAELS: Green --

Influences: Beta Band, Elbow, Sly and the Family Stone, Sabastian Johan Bach, Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beatles, The Cure, Peter Gabriel, Coldplay, The Wootens, Yves Carbonne, Bob Marley, Tears for Fears, Spinal Tap, The Pixies, The Who, Michael Manring, Ima Robot, Steve Lawson, Zappa, XTC, Oingo Boingo, Tower of Power, Primus, Radiohead, Stew McKinsey, Prince, Seth Horan, Paul Delano, Tenacious D, Edgar Meyer, T.H, "Vikku" Vinayakram, Rush, Steely Dan, James Brown, Frederich Chopin, Big Country, Trip Wamsley, Kool Keith, Howard Jones, Half-handed Cloud, Jude, Hope for Agoldensummer, Martin Simpson, Anthony Wellington, Spookey Ruben, Richard Cheese, Freekbass, Stewart Zender, Tool, MC Divinity, Crowded House, Gregory Bruce Campbell, Marcus Miller, Electa Villian, Real Life, The Meters, Mowtown, Mark Roberts, Flaming Lips, Adam Nitti, Kodo, Vince Guaraldi, Ben Harper, Jeff SchmiBootsy Collins, Men at Work, The Wyrd, Johannes Linstead, Soundtribe Sector Nine, Michael Hedges, The Jackacids, MC Chris, Jack Johnson, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Brady Muckelroy, Glen Phillips, Chris Cardone, King's X, Dave Pomeroy, Tears for Fears, Randy Hoexter, Curtis Mayfield, Montana Skies, Tony Levin, Jean Baudin, Mudvayne, King Krimson, Tortoise, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Lawrence, Wallpaper Thieves, The Feldmans, Afro Celt Sound System, Jamiroquai, and the East Hall Boys Choir
Sounds Like: "Unspoken, Unsaid"
"Sideways" @ Lodo Bass Bash 2007

Record Label: East Hall Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Whats goin on?

Coffee. Where would I be without you? Banish the thought.A few moments ago, I was kicking back on my sofa dosing and listening to several solo bass albums put on random. After a nice stiff cup of coff...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:35:00 PST

I put a new tune on the player...

It's called "Thunderhead", and it's not mixed at all. Lots of people have been asking about my next album (thanks for asking!), so this is an example of the direction it's moving. I'm throwing this tu...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:04:00 PST

Just to wanted to give you something

All of my released recordings are now available to listen to for free. Just go to this site: www.unsungherorevolution.com/darrenmichaelsbass These recordings are about 4-6 years old, but you can...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 05:03:00 PST

January Tour...You can help

Howdy all. I'm busy trying to book a tour across the country for the middle of January 2008 on my way to and from NAMM. I haven't really played too many out of town gigs in the past year and just, wow...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:18:00 PST

BassUp! 2007 Photos

From Cindy Sheffield Michaels and Christi Helms Open Mic:http://www.flickr.com/photos/15444763@N04/sets/721576025 26063807/Clinics and Candids:http://www....
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:32:00 PST

Something new to share.

Here's a simple video of a new tune from my upcoming album. Maybe it can give you guys a taste of what I've been up to. The tune is called "Unspoken, Unsaid". The quality of the video is a bit low, bu...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:56:00 PST

Youtube goodness from Cinetrope

Dude, I really have fun playing with Cinetrope. They really crank my tractor. Here's some videos from a fun gig at this dive in Tucker, GA (I'm using the term "dive" with utmost fondness). Anyway, w...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:42:00 PST

Solo Bass House Concert Photos...and Stuff

So here's a link to check out some photos of the Solo House Bass Concert that Cindy and I just had at our place in Decatur, GA...http://www.flickr.com/photos/bassup/sets/Be sure to click on the "Solo ...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 05:46:00 PST

Check out this event: Solo Bass House Concert @ Darren's House

Hosted By: Darren Michaels Solo Bassist When: Saturday Jun 02, 2007 at 6:30 PMWhere: Darren's Townhouse in Decaturemail for infoDecatur, GA 30033United StatesDescription:Darren Michaels Solo Bassis...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Mon, 14 May 2007 06:37:00 PST

Neato Mosquito

This really nifty bass site called South African Bass Players Collective asked me to discuss my second album, equilibrium. Needless to say, I never pass up a chance to ramble on and on about solo bass...
Posted by Darren Michaels Solo Bassist on Mon, 07 May 2007 01:46:00 PST