Howdy! Here I am inside this cool MySpace page! :) I'm a Top Professional Bassist, here on Canada's West Coast... specializing in All Styles of Pop Music. I'll let my Online Resume speak for itself... if you click on my "Band Website", on the left.
Career Highlights include: many "David Foster" Event Shows,
four appearances backing The Legendary... "Mr. Ray Charles",
member of Canadian Classic Rock Group... "Chilliwack",
West Coast Music Award Win... "Bassist of the Year",
and... Induction into the Victoria BC... "R&R Music Hall of Fame"!
Brief Bio:
Born & raised in Victoria BC, Canada.
My first "Bass" was an Eb Tuba at age 12. Then Guitar at 13, and Electric Bass at 15. At 17, won the Victoria Battle of the Bands with "Bobby Faulds & The Strangers". Moved to Vancouver BC to start Pro Career at 19... which soon included Tom Northcott's Band, opening for: "The Who, The Doors, and Eric Burdon & The Animals".
Started a Pro Studio Bassist Career by my early 20's... including "Heart's" first record session. Over the years, countless Sessions on: Albums/CDs, Singles, TV & Radio Shows, Commercials... and Performances on Special Event Concerts & Tours (see Website).
Also currently Consulting for Inventor Steve Chick, of Sydney Australia... providing Pro Development, and User Feedback Support for his Great "MIDI BASS" Invention... an "Electronic Bass" -
MIDI Controller... that can trigger any type of Keyboard,
or Plug-In Sound... soon destined to put Electric Bassists
back in Control... of all "Low Tones"... for Live... and Studio! :)
http://www.industrialradio.com.au/
Now available for your next CD, Show or Tour...
Cheers, Brian Newc :)
Great to see and here from you again as well. Yay, we're still working!!! I feel very fortunate, especially these days. It means I'm on the road a lot but I'll love the travel.... and the steady paycheck is always nice as well. What have you been up to these days? Drop me a line and catch me up.
Hey You! How is everything going for you this week? Hope all is well :) Just thought I'd stop in to say thanks for the friendship and to let you know that my debut album is now available on iTunes. Have a great weekend! -Heidi- www.heidiraye.com
Bounced in to say that it is great that you put Warren Wiebe on your site.He and his voice has inspired me so much, years after he passed.Greetings from Norway
Yes indeed Brian ! Nice hearing from you :) Glad to see all is going well, that's brilliant ! Keep it up my friend :) Look forward to seeing you during on one of my trips out west :) Take care, all my best to you and yours, Sincerely, Ron
Hey Brian! Fancy meeting here on MySpace! I really enjoyed watching these videos. You've played with so many talented musicians and I am honored to be among them! The new CD is going to sound great. Thanks again for your invaluable contribution.
Hi Brian! It was so wonderful to work with you as well! You are an amazing musician and I look forward to working with you again in the future! Thank you so much for your kind comments! :)
