ME

Im a 37 year old Bass player from the Republic of Ireland and I am based on the east coast in a town called WICKLOW. By day Im a self-employed Building Surveyor. I have been playing in bands since I was 13 but initially I was a drummer. Ive been playing the bass for about 8 years now and am currently gigging with a band called "QUEST FOR TED".

We play mainly around County Wicklow, North County Wexford and the South County Dublin area.

My influences include John Entwistle (THE WHO), Bruce Foxton (THE JAM) Flea (RHCP), Andy Rourke (THE SMITHS) and session musicians such as Johnny Bridgewood and Gary Day.







The above pictures are close ups of my GRIZMAN LEATHERS bass straps!

Click on the above link to check out some of Griz's work.

GEAR

I reherse on my 2005

Lakland Skyline 44-01 Bass

Gig with a 1999

G&L ASAT Bass

Also gig with a 1996

20th Anniversary STINGRAY Bass

and also gig with a midnight blue 2003

Rickenbacker 4003 Bass

I play through an

Ashdown ABM 15" Combo amp

that also drives an

Ashdown ABM extension cab with 2x10" speakers

I currently use 2 pedals. A Boss Bass Overdrive effect pedal and a Boss TU-2 Tuner. I also have BOSS volume and equaliser pedals which I have been known to use on occasion.

I reherse on my

Ashdown Perfect Ten Mini-Rig 65 Watt Practice Amp

The Pic below is me with ABs Vernon Mander (Left) and Julian Farmer (Middle)

The Pic below is me with ABs Morten Sickel (Left) and Phil Lynotts statue in Dublin

QUEST FOR TED! Note the underwear on the BASS DRUM. Thats our symbol. Hail to the undies! As the song says "You Gotta Get A Gimmick!" In photo L-R Pat "The Hat" Boyle, ME, Breiffni Doyle, and Ivor Evans

Me in Venice Italy Summer 2006

The late John Entwistle - RIP - Playing some Celtic riffs



The Smiths - Barbarism Begins at home - Check out the bass with the clock at about 5:00 you get a clearer picture of it! Andy Rourke Funking out. Who says plectrum playing cant be cool!!!!!

Musical Influences

• John Entwistle (THE WHO)
• Andy Rourke (THE SMITHS)
• Bruce Foxton (THE JAM)

Favorite Recordings

• Barbarism Begins at Home (The Smiths) - Andy Rourke
• This Charming Man (The Smiths) - Andy Rourke
• Down the Tube Station at Midnight (The Jam) - Bruce Foxton