Matt Sparkes - BASSIST

Updated 04/10/09

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About Me

I am 24 years old.

I have been a bassist since 1998.

I consider myself to be a competent bassist, and ready for any challenges.

I am currently (amongst various projects) in a folk/jazzy group called Sweet Sweet Lies (www.myspace.com/sweetsweetliesmusic) a trumpet-orientated trip-hop/acid jazz 5 piece called Droptear Modelmaker (www.myspace.com/droptearmodelmaker) ,
And session for Pete Bennett and The Love Dogs (www.myspace.com/perfectpetemusic)

I am also a first call depping bassist for a Functions agency called Next Stage (www.thenextstage.co.uk) . I play all over the country with the agency under various different function bands.

I have played bass in several local musical plays/productions including: Into The Woods, Les Miserables, Beggars Opera, and We Will Rock You.
I have also played in various jazz and big band outfits.

My sightreading is not strong, but I would love to participate in more music productions to help me strengthen this much more.
I also sing backing vocals, and have sung in a rendition of Rutters Requiem and various school choirs.

My ultimate goal is to make a career out of bass playing . I just absolutely love to play and perform. Whether that be in an original band, or as a session player.

Any work is apprieciated.

Thanks!! :)

Matt

Email: matthewsparkes@hotmail.com

Mob: 07944 343348

Credits And Employment History

2008, Bassist
Urban Angel
Richard Flack
Recorded bass for Pete Bennett's single "Super Hero". Engineer/producer was Richard Flack who has been associated with Robbie, Kylie, Take That, Queens of The Stone Age amongst a few

2008, Bassist
Urban Angel
Simon hanning
2 week tour of Ireland with Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs. And The Big Buzz Awards in Ireland.
Also played acoustic guitar on radio and TV shows.

Bassist for Pete Bennett and the Love Dogs. (Pete won Big Brother 7)
Worked with Richard Flack (co-produced Robbie and Kylie)
Many, many various performances, studio sessions, and recordings since 1999.

(I will try to compile an adequate gig list soon..!)

Industry Qualifications

GCSE Music - A
A-level Music - B

Education

1989-1995 Ashington Primary,
1995-1998 Rydon Community,
1998-2003 Steyning School/Sixth form, (A at GCSE music, B at A-level music.
2006 - 2008 Brighton Institute of Modern Music, studying foundation degree in Professional Musicianship.

Technical Equipment

1993 blowtorched and sanded(red tortoiseshell scratchplate) Fender Precision
Currently running a 450 watt Behringer Ultrabass BX4500H through a 1000 watt Behringher Ultrabass BA410.