Albert Hobson (San Francisco Bay Area Bassist);
Victor Wooten;
Bernard Edwards;
Ray Brown;
Oteil Burbridge;
Phil Upchurch Jr., etc.
Sounds Like
Myself. I wish my sound had elements of Michelle NdegeOcello, Alain Caron, Victor Wooten, Tom Kennedy, Albert Hobson, Bernard Edwards, etc., However, I’m sure that elements of their influence sometimes come through in my playing.
Raised in Soweto, South Africa, Vuyani Wakaba discovered early in life his ability to hear and remember bass lines. Growing up, he picked out bass lines in popular songs while friends focused on lyrics. This was long before he became a bass player. Vuyani now works in Chicago as the bassist for blues legend and Delmark recording artist Eddie C. Campbell, and as a freelance bassist. Also, Vuyani periodically performs with his own fusion band around Chicago.
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Hello! Thanks for accepting my friend request, my name is Rey and it would be neato burrito if you check out my music! Let me know what you think, drop a line anytime!
hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well.
I've got my new single 'Dancing On The Kitchen Tiles" on my page at the moment, as well as a couple of new live videos. I'd love to know what you think.
Just spreading some love your way - Thanks and enjoy the Christmas season! PS: the song Feel Good, should make you feel good! :o) Kevin
Vuyani, I take great pride in knowing that all of your hard work and perseverance is paying off. Although it's been over ten years, it seems like yesterday we were sitting in hotel rooms at 3:00/4:00 in the morning practicing. I've watched you grow from a student to an educated band leader (accomplishment!) I just want to thank you for your friendship and support over the last fifteen years. Albert...
FGC's got two hometown area shows this weekend! Friday is an all ages extravaganza at the House Cafe in Dekalb, and Saturday is a hometown throwdown at the Abbey Pub in Chicago (Ages 18+). Fans that attend both shows can pick up a FREE FGC album of their choice at Saturday's show (just grab the Free Album Coupon at the House Cafe and redeem it at the Abbey Pub)!
In other news, FGC is also excited to announce that the band will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2009 at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Our third New Year's in a row at this incredible venue, we will once again be pulling out all the stops! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, advance tickets, and other details.
And finally, don't forget to check out the band's new Video Blog, a weekly series featuring a behind the scenes look at FGC performances and touring. Check out the YouTube playlist for the last few editions, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!
FGC's got a great weekend coming up! On Saturday, we open up for Umphrey's McGee at Exposition Gardens in Peoria (FGC @ 7pm), and Sunday, we head over to the Riverview Music and Arts Festival in South Elgin (FGC @ 6pm). The Riverview Fest goes on all weekend, and Sunday's lineup features FGC, as well as The Everyone Orchestra (with Michael Kang from SCI, Brendan and Andy from Umphrey's, Jordan and Janis from FGC, Allie from Cornmeal, and many more!). Visit www.riverviewmusicfest.com for full lineup and tickets!
Looking beyond, FGC's fall schedule thus far hits tons of our favorite Midwest spots, kicking off with the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, where FGC will be sporting the musical costume of Green Day!
10/17 - Halloween Masquerade Ball, Chillicothe, IL (All Ages) 10/23 - Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA (Ages 21+) 10/29 - Miramar Theater, Milwaukee, WI (All Ages) 10/31 - City Nights Theater, Springfield, IL (Ages 21+) 11/6 - The House Cafe, Dekalb, IL (All Ages) 11/7 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL (Ages 18+) 11/9 - WIU, Macomb, IL (All Ages) 11/13 - Canopy Club, Urbana, IL (Ages 18+) 11/14 - Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA (Ages 19+)
I'm proud to give you "Heavy In The Beats Vol. 1 - A Different Drum", the first installment in my FREE mixtape series dedicated to drums and percussion. "Volume 1" focuses on the avant garde side of the instrument, and features pieces from Billy Martin (of Medeski Martin & Wood), myself, and others!
(YOU HAVE TO COPY AND PASTE THE LINK on myspace for some reason)
Thank you for your encouragement & awesome advice....so far it has been working like a charm!!! I hope things are going well for you & that you have groovy weekend!!
Welcome to the page... Hope everythings good with you...
Please stop thru, click "VIEW ALL BLOG ENTRIES" and check out the blogs “IF TWO PEOPLE LOVE EACH OTHER, CAN THAT LOVE MAKE IT THRU ANYTHING?” and “WHEN LOVES WALKS.” I’m working on projects & would appreciate the feedback.
GUESTBOOK'S HOTT... LEAVE YOUR MARK ON IT FOR ME...
It was great meeting you at the show... I had a blast jamming with you at the booth...We definitely have to do it again at Winter NAMM....It's great to be home in LA...
Thanks for the add AND thank you for the inspiration! It has been amazing meeting you! I'll make sure we come to see you play the next time we're in Chi Town!
FGC’s only Chicago appearance of the summer is coming up on Friday July 17th at the Abbey Pub. This will be an Ages 18+ show with special supporting acts: Lobster Newberg and The Rubblebucket Orchestra. This Hometown Throwdown is a show not to be missed…hope to see you there!!
In the meantime, check out all three of our Summer Camp Festival sets on the Live Music Archive for free stream/download! Visit our MySpace blog for the links.
We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.
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I hope things are going well for you & that you have groovy weekend!! 
