Electric and Acoustic Basses...on time, in tune, warm tone...simple really...
For Sessions/Lessons please contact Tim via - timothymcartney@gmail.com
You're reading the biography of one of Australia's most professional, organised and inspiring young bass players... OK, that's a bold statement. Let actions speak louder than words.
Tim grew up in far North Queensland and, although his upbringing may cue mental images of footy heads, rednecks, watersports, Tim decided to stay inside and play guitar. Then bass. Then double bass. Then a 15 year old Tim headed straight to Newcastle's Hunter School of Performing Arts as an aspiring bass player and singer/songwriter.
At 17, Tim began performing anywhere in both Newcastle and Sydney. That big city life captured Tim as he began studying at the Australian Institute of Music. Tim attended jam nights, jazz gigs, rock gigs and recording sessions in almost all of Sydney's big name studios. There were stints as a front man, a sideman and a producer; all giving him further insights into the craft of music. He was the lead singer of popular Newcastle band 'Thirty Seven', supporting Motorace, Frenzal Rhomb and On Inc (to name a few), but left to play bass for Sydney band 'Somewhere In Summer'. These bands gained airplay on Australian Indie Radio, including FBI, RRR and Triple J.
Tim's study was interrupted when fate tempted. An audition for a prominent Australian band took place on a very nervous Friday morning. Resulting in nothing more than massive learning curve, he realised if he were to be an international, professional, and successful musician, there are a few things to take care of. Seizing the opportunity, Tim practiced 5 hours a day for about 8 months, moved to Sydney, finished his degree (Bachelor of Music with Honors) and began life as a full time musician.
Tim has personally taken one-on-one lessons with Mark Costa (Australian Idol, Shannon Noll, Anthony Callea), Hugh Fraser (We Will Rock You: Queen), Leon Gaer (Barry Manilow, LA session player), Michael Galliazi (Karma County, Java Quartet), Brett Hirst (Lior, Mike Nock Trio, Sandy Evans Trio), Paul Lazslo (various orchestras throughout Sydney), Phil Stack (Thirsty Merc, Vince Jones), Dave Symes (The Sleepy Jackson, Jackie Orsarsky), and Jonothan Zwartz (James Morrison, Tina Arena).
Currently, Tim is playing and recording around Australia, wearing many different hats. Rock, pop, jazz, experimental – anything which he finds exciting and worth spending energy on. Whether he's playing in Sydney's classy Opera Bar or Marble Bar (Hilton) with The Ladybelle Quartet, on the road with Melanie Horsnell supporting Josh Pyke, recording at SonyBMG studios with popstar Nathan Leigh Jones, or being the first call double bass tutor for The Bass Shop, Tim has the time to talk. Well, at least for now...
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A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
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Hope to see you again soon and until then - keep up the hard work and remember.....
In both relationships and life,
trust begets trust
Generosity begets generosity
Love begets love
Be the spark, especially when it's dark.
Hi there! We have two exciting shows this week! Friday 27th Feb Heritage Hotel, Bulli With Sierra Fin and The Shipwrecked Doors open at 8pm. $12 presale, $15 at the door.
Saturday 28th Feb Spectrum, Darlinghurst With The Retreat and Adrian Deutsch The Supper Club, Darlinghurst Doors open at 8pm. $12 presale, $15 at the door.
Take care and hope to see you soon!! The Dawn Collective
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haha.. good old country music festival.. goodluck with it all.. hopefully we can play again together in the new year.. hav fun nye..merry christmas aswell.. CHeers
hey timmy how u doin man!?? wats been happenin? i got a couple of gigs with a jazz quartet, been fun.. when u up this way again playin!?? Cheers samm..
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