Reader Spotlight: Jeremy Dale Wales
Meet Jeremy Dale Wales, a bassist who got his start after following in the footsteps of his older brother. Twenty-one-plus years later, he’s still going strong.
Jeremy is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight (you could be next). Here’s his story…
Bio:
I have been playing bass guitar since I was ten years old, totaling almost 21 years of experience. During that time, I have been eclectically working with many different bands/genres, from Various forms of Jazz, prog/fusion, metal, hip hop, alternative, and funk! I studied music theory growing up in school and grew up also playing low brass instruments in wind ensembles and symphonic bands. I currently play in A Alternative metal band called “Day Shadow” and an instrumental space metal band called “Xenoplasm.”
I also do soloist material on my 7-string basses in neoclassical form.
Location:
Spokane, Washington, United States
Years experience:
About 21 years
Why I play the bass:
My big brother played bass when I was a kid, and I was hooked.
Gear:
I play and am endorsed by DNA Amplification and Grundorf Corporation. I am also an artist for Tom Martinson Basses, Chezo Custom Shop, and Tonedevil Guitars. I play 4-string all the way to 7-string basses, fretted and fretless.
My Influences:
Les Claypool, Damian Coccio, Michael Manring, Jeff Corallini, Evan Brewer, Jaco Pastorius, Colin Edwin, Tony Levin, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, Bootsy Collins, David Pastorius, etc.
My bass superpower/claim to fame:
I always give it my all in everything I do on bass, and it is the thing I spend THE MOST time on in life. I love getting very kinetic and hitting the feels with a “space-oriented,” “evolved,” yet meditative vibe. It’s something I don’t really see too much of in the bass field, and I do it!
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