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F.J.
Blues / Rockabilly / Rock

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CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina
United States

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Last Login:  12/7/2009
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Member Since3/16/2006
Influences

Some Personal Bass Heroes: Bruce Thomas, Paul McCartney, Paul Chambers, Bill Black, Ray Brown, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Chuck Rainey, Graham Maby, Colin Moulding, Ron Carter, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Noel Redding, James Jamerson

Other Musical Influences: Johnny Burnette, Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley (mostly when he was younger, less crazy and less fat), Aimee Mann, Louis Jordan, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, XTC, The Beatles, Spoon, Joe Jackson, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, The Blasters, Carl Perkins, The Pretenders, The Specials, The Clash, Elliot Smith, The Cavedogs, Radiohead, Tom Petty, The Kinks, Steely Dan, The Who, Wilco, The Meters, etc etc

Fellow Musicans Who Have Influenced My Approach to Playing: Jon Shain, Mel Melton, Max Drake, John Currie, Bill Newton, Evans Nicholson, Rick Olivarez, David Quick, The Shods...and pretty much everyone else I've played with over the years.

Stuff That I'm Listening to A Lot Lately: Beck, Hollywood Fats, T-Bone Walker, Otis Rush, Gatemouth Brown, Lucinda Williams, Calexico, Los Lobos, Wayne Freakin' Hancock, Alvin Lee (the amazing In Tennessee album that came out in '04)

Sounds LikeImagine if Chris Squire and Geddy Lee had a baby. Wow, that'd be one ugly-ass kid. And I'd sound nothing like him. I play whatever fits the situation. Yeah, that's it: I like playing understated stuff that supports the song.
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 7 2009 8:00P
Triangle Swing Dance Society Event (Rebecca & The Hi-Tones) Durham, North Carolina
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Triangle Swing Dance Society Event (The Swang Brothers) Carrboro, North Carolina
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Soul Café (Jon Shain) Durham, North Carolina
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Post-Turkey Day Jam benefit for Interfaith Council for Social Service Carrboro, North Carolina
Nov 28 2009 7:00P
Rooster’s Wife Concert Series (Rebecca and The Hi-Tones) Aberdeen, North Carolina
Jan 8 2010 8:00P
Elvis Fest (TCB ’56) Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Broad Street Café (Jon Shain) Durham, North Carolina
Jan 23 2010 7:00P
Rooster’s Wife Concert Series (Jon Shain) Aberdeen, North Carolina

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   About F.J.
It seems that MySpace isn't really set up for freelance musician types like me, so I'll make this up as I go along
  • I play the bass. I currently play electric bass and/or doghouse bass with The Swang Brothers, Jon Shain, The Buzzkillz, Rebecca and The Hi-Tones and The Stars Explode.
  • I've been fortunate to play with some excellent bands and musicians over the years. Here's a few that I can think of from off the top of my head: Jon Shain, Mel Melton, Edsel 500, John Saylor, Gina Sicilia, Dave Kepford, Taz Halloween, Glory Fountain, The Storyville Skinners, The Duke Street Dogs, Tres Chicas.
  • By day, I am a self-employed graphic designer for print and the web. Gotta support the music habit somehow.

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Flynn Amps

Flynn Amps



Jun 7 2009 8:54 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
The Stars Explode

The Stars Explode



May 10 2009 1:39 PM

Nice going yesterday! Where are those other Stars Explode dates on your calendar above?? :)
Killer Filler!

Killer Filler!



Apr 18 2009 7:37 PM

FJ--

A blatant plug for our upcoming show at the Cave in Chapel Hill on 4/25. Four all-instrumental bands goin' at it in a pile of lyric-free Ambrosia. If you can sneak out of that private function y'all are doin' early enough, come on by!

--Crispy of Killer Filler
Terry Lee and the Rockaboogie Band

Terry Lee and the Rockaboogie Band



Apr 4 2009 6:55 AM

Have a great weekend!
marcel mut

marcel mut



Mar 30 2009 4:29 PM

Thank for the add............Marcel
The SnoCones

The SnoCones



Mar 23 2009 12:29 AM

Thanks for helping us record today.
You rock, good buddy!
Donna Herula

Donna Herula



Feb 20 2009 1:43 AM

F.J. and Jon at Mr. Handy's Blues Hall.
will nolan

will nolan



Feb 17 2009 8:58 PM

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Feb 13 2009 1:06 AM

Thanks for the add F.J.
wellcome in the slap land !
Donna Herula

Donna Herula



Feb 12 2009 1:49 AM

Hi F.J. - It was great hearing you play in Memphis and hanging out at the Center for Southern Folklore. You and Jon did such a great job both at Mr. Handy's Blues Hall and at the finals. Keep in touch. Let me know if you and your family visit Chicago. Tony and I will give you a tour.
-- Donna
Sandy and the Ducktails

Sandy and the Ducktails



Feb 11 2009 9:32 AM

Hi F.J.!!



LONG LIVE


Rockin' Greetings.
Sandy
Hot House Florida

Hot House Florida



Feb 7 2009 4:35 PM

Congrats on making the IBC Finals! Top six unsigned in the WORLD!
Taz Halloween

Taz Halloween



Feb 2 2009 2:45 PM

Happy BD, FJ! Happy BD, FJ! Happy Beee-Deee, Eff Ja-ay! Happy BD, FJ!And a gazillion more! Seen your shadow yet? Love, Taz & Marty
Pheromone Junkie

Pheromone Junkie



Jan 15 2009 5:10 AM

You are ever so welcome!...TRULY my pleasure.

next time keep Ruth's glass Far away from my waitressing ass...I can't help myself! I see an empty glass and I have a powerful need to FILL it! ...sorry I got her so drunk.

Tbird
Jazz Entertainment

Jazz Entertainment



Jan 12 2009 3:25 PM

U ROCK!

Happy New Year!

How was ElvisFest?

Gigi
Pheromone Junkie

Pheromone Junkie



Jan 7 2009 4:28 AM

F.J!
So wonderful to spend a little time with you and Ruth New Year's Eve!!! Hopefully we can do it again very soon...be well, and thanks for your hard work...you did The Olivarez Trio PROUD!!!
Kelly

Kelly



Nov 22 2008 1:26 AM

Hey FJ! Hope all is well. Have a great holiday.
Bluesfriend

Doug Mokaren



Nov 6 2008 2:35 PM

FJ is a major contributor to the CD "Popskull & High Art" and soundtrack for the movie "Bone Creek."

Ya"ll come out to the "Popskull & High Art" CD release party at Zion Bar & Grill November 14 to hear these fabulous musicians!
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Jon Shain

Jon Shain



Oct 9 2008 8:15 PM

hey, honky!
Gina Sicilia

Gina Sicilia



Sep 26 2008 10:14 PM

got the photos F.J...thanks for sending them!
i'm hope you're not still feeling the after effects of that lonesome drive throught the sunrise!!!
Bombadil

Bombadil



Sep 3 2008 10:28 PM

howdy sir!

thanks for tracking us down. always great to meet another triangle resident.

we're having a little shindig over at the cat's cradle on sept. 27th if you'd like to join us.

hope to catch one of your many bands soon!

-james
Lovely Maggots

Lovely Maggots



Aug 31 2008 5:48 PM

hey
love the sound!
wonderful stuff
Best Wishes
Maggot
dtension

dtension



Jul 18 2008 6:09 PM

check out your boy in the movie trailer:

Gina Sicilia

Gina Sicilia



Jul 15 2008 7:15 PM

you rock!! :)
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