Hi Don Shafer here. Playing exp. 35+ years. Nickname from band mates "The Rock" cause I'm in the pocket , and I love to rock! You may check out some of my music http://www.soundclick.com/east-meets-west http://www.mixposure.com/emw

http://cdbaby.com/cd/eastmeetswest We have two CD's available on ITunes "Seasons of Life" and "Deep Psychologys Resonances"

I also co-write with a Japanese musician Shyonen. He's a very talented artist and a dear friend. We have collabed with artists from all over the world. My day job is a nurse manager at one our biggest hospitals. It is like any job full of trials and tribulations but very gratifying. I'm happily married for 20+ years and we have 3 lovely kids. We have two grandkids Rylie Grace 4yrs. and Brooks 11/2 year old. Animals are Family: Bagle(beagle/bassett) named "Ned". We just added a little mixed mutt named "Kandi". We rescued a Rottie/mix from Indy her name is Mina.I found Christ in 2004 and it has been very rewarding(didn't know what i was missing). I have gotten the old R&R band together and are back at it, just a slower pace. Also I have been recruited at church to play in the new contemporary worship band and church orchestra. So my plate is full with being the Keeper of The Lowend. Thanks for stopping by!

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Mesa Walkabout Head, Mesa Powerhouse 2x10 (8 ohm 600 watt) cab, Peavey 2x10 tx (4 ohm cab) David Eden 115D (300 watt-8ohm upgraded speaker to Celestion Truvox) Aphex Bass-Xciter, Monster cables, Seiko tuner, 1972/74 Fender Precision Bass (black, maple neck p/j pu's) Hofner Viola Copy(tobacco burst/rswd.board) maker Titan, Squier/Fender 70's Modified Jazz Bass (sunburst,ebanol neck) maple fretted/fretless, SD Design PU', ETA power conditioner,Shure in-ear monitors Fender Rumble 100 2x10, Fender Bassman 150 Combo

Musical Influences

• Mr. Geddy Lee, Sir Paul McCartney
• Peter "Mars" Cowling (Pat Travers Band)
• James Jamerson, Stanley Clark

Favorite Recordings

• Don't Let Me Down-The Beatles
• Limelight by Rush
• Makes No Difference by Pat Travers/Mars Cowling-Bass