Jack Finney Bassist Professional and versatile bassist available for live and session bookings

I will need a minimum performance space of 1.5mx1.5m, at least one plug socket and ideally a parking space but not essential.

I won't personally bring lighting equipment but I will have all Bass equipment with me to deal with the audio side of things such as instruments, cables and amps etc.

A postcode/address to the venue will be of course crucial and any details about where to load in equipment. Any sound limiters or curfews will also be important information.

I do not personally provide a DJ service but if I am filling in with a band then that is a potential option for them to consider.

I have performed at Splendour Festival with my band Airport Dad in 2023 in front of several 100 people in the rain! It felt incredible cinematic and it was awesome to perform to such a big crowd at a prestigious festival.

In terms of Bass guitar, my influences are Paul McCartney (being a lefty bassist myself!), Flea, James Jamerson and Thundercat. All, in very different ways, have inspired my playing and been a driving force in my practice, teaching and performing.

I joined a band in University and have been gigging ever since - until now it has been more standard local gigs with my band and now I'm excited to take that experience into the private space with Weddings, Parties and Events across the UK!

I would have to say a wedding if I had to choose! I have played a couple of weddings in an acoustic duo and the atmosphere is always great so it's amazing to see people grooving for the happy couple!

I would typically arrive 1-2 hours before the performance to allow for set up and soundchecking but my setup itself doesn't take long at all. Standard sets would be 2x45mins or 2x60 mins but I can be, of course, flexible if needed.

Very happy to perform outside as long as we have access to power, a comfortable level surface to stand on and some shade!

I have repertoire that clients can pick from if they want some control over the setlist but we can also decide the set based on the event if they so choose. I would limit unique specific songs to 5 songs so that I can make time to prepare for those songs.

Being a bass player the worry is always being in the background not being noticed but in my experience, audience members often come up to me after shows impressed but the solid basslines and also the energy and enthusiasm I have for playing the bass and bringing good vibes to whatever event I am at!