Musicians that have played as Joe Lev and Friends include: Steve Boutte, Bob Pearce,Leigh Lunetta, Frankie Maranzino, Skip Murphy, Stacie Eakes, Bob Fogle, Dave Lynch, Aaron King, Jimmy Pailer, Lew Fratis and many more.
Influences
A multitude: Bob Marley, Jerry Garcia,Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Muddy Waters, all Motown, Tower of Power, The Sons of Champlin, Sonny Boy Williamson, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Proffesor Longhair, james Booker,Canned Heat, Dr John, The Meters, the Neville Brothers, James Brown, Paul Simon, the Yardbirds, John Hiatt, Hot Tuna, Grateful Dead, Merle Haggard and 1000 more.
Bass influences: James Jamerson, Paul McCartney, Nathan East, Todd Johnson, Paul Chambers, Family Man Barret, Jackie Jackson, Jack Cassidy, Phil Lesh, Rocco Prestia, Bootsy Collins, Duck Dunn, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Steve Swallow, Larry Graham, Marcus Miller, Noel Redding, Paul Jackson, Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmot, Will Lee, Pino Palladino, Sam Jones, Alphonso Johnson, George Porter Jr. Erik Kleven(RIP), Marty Holland, Dave Holland, Charlie Haden, Larry Taylor, Percy Heath, Willie Dixon, John Jones and 100 more
Sounds Like
Some of the people I have played with over the years: Beer Dawgs (founding member), Mind X, Frankie Lee, Freddy Roulette, Melvin Seals,Sonny Rhodes, Martin Fierro, Omar Shariff, Johnny Guitar Knox, BB and the Blues Jays, Vicki Lee, the Hucklebucks, Kentucky Slim, Fillmore Slim, Slim Bawb, Jerry Martini, the Rolling Blackouts,Tiny Moore, Jimmy Pailer Band,the Lewminators, Mick Martin, Alligator,Funkengruven, Dave Lippman, Tutu Jones,Screamin Dave Wright, Barry Melton, Dave Kaff, Andy Santana, Rene Solis, Angel Reyes, Max Cabello Jr., Lisa Phenix, Linda Hopkins, Bobby G, Bob Reynon,Cricket Taylor, Bobby Murray, Dave Mathews (Etta James' keyboard player not the rock star), Catfish Copeland, Dave Lynch, Roger Smith, Scott Joss, Mitch Faber, Karen Briggs, Jeff Watson, Billie Menz, Z Issac, Lisa Daggs, Kevin Burton, Mickey Valentino, Stan Lunetta, Gene Chambers, Nate Dale, Jackie Greene, Mike Clark, Clark Warner, Steve Homan, Pat Simmons(Doobie Brothers), Bobby Jordan, Ron Hull, Steve Stizzo(Mumbo Gumbo). John Woods(Mumbo Gumbo), Torch Club All Stars, Glen Tarver, Steve Gatz, Steve Day, Warren Dorell, Larry Martin, Jahari Sai, Tony Gallioto.........
I am a professional bass player here in Sacramento with 40 years experience in most forms of American music. Joe Lev and Friends is the band name I use when I book gigs under my name, but more often I perform as a sideman. I specialize in subbing, if you need someone to step in in a hurry, I'm your man. I know hundreds of songs in many styles, read music, and have big ears.
Some of the bands I am currently performing with:
The Jokers ,Ron Bombardier and the Bayou Boys,
Steve Foster Band, Jahari Sai Quartet, The Station Jam Band
I am ready and able to do gigs of all kinds, subbing is my specialty.
I am also a bass and guitar instructor, I teach at the Guitar Workshop here in Sacramento. www.guitarworkshoponline.com I currently have several openings for students.
One band that keeps me busy is the Bayou Boys::
hey joe,..its carl ,..im still in madrid,.yes,..maybe coming back to visit soon,..
ive been recording with my band this last month,......and ive put some tracks up that id like you to take a listen to..............obviously your opinion means alot to me since i take alot of influence and inspiration from you,..
can you give a listen to these demos and tell me what you think,....i know atleast you'll like the bass playing..
thanks man,.next time im in sactown im coming to a show and im gonna buy you a beer,..
we got a new track up from the sub-fobias ep-demo recordings,..still needs to be edited up,level changes,...but its straight from the oven and id like you to give it a listen real quick and tell me what you think,...im singin and playin spanish guitar on it,.........."PEANUT BUTTER JAM".
more tracks to come,...yes with movin bass parts,..
thanks man, take it easy ,much love and respect and best wishes
Thanks for the Blues friend add. We'll see you on stage at PoBoyz with Steve at the end of the month at Po'Boyz. Keepin' the blues alive! Cheers Cody Jackson
Hey, nice to meetcha in person over @ Louie's the other night! 'Ts been awhile since I got to stretch a little. *knocks the rust off the chop* Maybe we can get up @ the next one. Have a good 'un! -B.
ya i just moved into my new flat here in Madrid......livin with a pole, romanian and a venezuelan, none of whom speak english, only spanish lol, so im learning fast. im gonna be here til august then off to croatia and bosnia to visit friends until early nov, then home (which doesnt exist as of yet haha)
ya man when i get back we have to get a beer or something and hangout, i will make it a priority to see some of your shows
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