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Resume for Steve Faulkner - Bass Player for Hire

8519 E Orange Blossom Ln.
Scottsdale Az. 85250

(602) 799-8690

faulknersj@yahoo.com

Objective:  
 
Continue Spreading the Joy of Music.  Build a fullfilling musical career by engaging in every facet of musical production.

Experience:

Cousins of the Wize (1997-2000, 2004-2008)
Bass player. Active in the writing and recording process for our first album release, A Brief Moment in Times Pocket, 1998. Promoted the band by actively seeking out press opportunities, networding, and extensive flyering. I helped build a following that amounted to Live shows that drew in excess of 700 people.  Opened for Run DNC, the Pharcyde, Incubus, Fishbone and others.

Yoko Love (1999-2001)
Drank alot of Jagermeister and beer.  Fell down in the middle of performances drunk without ever missing a note (ha ha).  Got fully depants by rabid fans on numerous occasions.  Noticed that girls always felt the need to show us their boobs.  Opened for Sugar Ray.


Trik Turner (2000-2003)
Signed to RCA records.  Single "Friends and Family" went to number 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts.  Had music video in power rotation on MTV.  T.V. appearances on the David Letterman Show, Craig Kilborn, and Carson Daly. Worked with and gained knowledge from a top music producer (Mudrock). Scheduled and conducted numerous print and video interviews.  Excels at media relations.  Understands professionalisn in the context of musical production.  Played Fuji Rock Fest in Japan with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Janes Addiction, White Stripes, and Muse.  Have played with" The Strokes, Green Day, Blink 182, Filter, Eminem, POD, Papa Roach, Unwritten Law, Sevendust, Good Charlotte, Taking Back Sunday, Thursday, Dashboard Confessional, Tenacious D, and many more....

Education:

Arizona State University
Bachelors of Interdicsiplinary Studies
 
Concentration areas: Political Science, & Civic Education

Skills:

I am especially well versed in Rock, Hip Hop Bass Lines, R&B, Classic Soul. Classic Rock, Modern Rock, 70's Funk, and anything that grooves. I can write to any original and learn covers fast!

Interests and Hobbies:

I have earned a private pilot license and still enjoy flying from time to time.  I am politically aware and follow political news.  I live in Scottsdale Az. with my fiance Sophie, and my cat Douglas.