Experienced bassist backing vocalist looking for working band

21 Mar 2025 221 views
Musician Available (Bass Player)
Hi everyone,
My name is Bob and I'm a bassist who moved to Auckland last year from not-so-sunny Tasmania. I've been playing in projects of varying genres over the past *cough* nearly 30 years *cough*.
I had a couple of adverts up towards the end of last year but sadly got sick and had to put my plans on hold but now I'm ready to jump head first into a working project.
As I'm a complete newbie to the local scene, ideally I'd like to find an already established band that is looking for a bass player/backing vocalist or experienced players who know their way around the scene who are keen to put together a new project. I'm also keen on session work (live or recording) for established artists. Happy to play pretty much anything, provided it's good - rock, pop, dance, alternative, country, soul, RnB, hiphop...
Most of my years have been spent playing covers but have done quite a bit of work on my own original projects, as well as backing others on their own material - live and recorded. I also have a lot of experience playing to clicks or tracks.
I've developed a reputation for being somewhat of a trio specialist, playing in bands with only one pitched instrument (usually guitar) and using different techniques and sounds to keep the band sounding full - I like to think outside the box, even in a covers situation.
I have good gear, reliable transport and (most importantly) a good, professional attitude.
I'm currently playing 4 & 5 strings, modern and traditional, through small, medium, large or direct rigs with a large range of effects to choose from to suit each project I do.
I have the ability to record and produce band demos if required for a new project.
I don't like pina coladas, absolutely hate getting caught in the rain, prefer pasta over health food, still getting used to Auckland's peak hour traffic and drink waaaaaaaaay too much coffee.
Based on the North Shore but happy to venture around Auckland for the right project.
I have a Linktree with examples of various stuff I've done over the years. I'm currently mixing a couple of things to add to it because there's some gaps but you can find it here: linktr.ee/bobtolputt - You'll also find a Spotify playlist of some random stuff that I like to listen to, if you'd like to get an idea of what goes on inside my head musically.
Hit me up if you'd like to talk, preferably over coffee. Haha
Experienced bassist backing vocalist looking for working band
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Bob Tolputt

Original & Covers Musician from Auckland
Jul 2024 INTRO
VERY EXPERIENCED
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