The RPM Challenge - Tom Martin on the Bass

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As a freelance bassist I have gained the ability to navigate a varity of styles. I am rhythmic in nature and enjoy the synergy of an ensemble. I love the attitude of rock, the boogie of roll, the rhythms of R&B and the improvisational explorations of "jazz."

This year I will be working on two projects. One is with my full time band Rhythm Method. An original R&B band with 2 guitars, male and female vocals, bass and drums. The other will be with drummer Chris Thurston. I figure this will be a largely organic process of bass and drums, exploring rhythms, melodies and arrangements. Building from the ground up, structures that may stand alone or invite accompinament.

And, again as a freelance bassist, I'm open to other opportunities...

www.onthebass.com

www.myspace.com/tommartinonthebass

Group Members:

Tom Martin on the Bass

Chris Thurston on Drums

music, etc

RPM demos, works-in-progress, or tracks-finished-early... a musical sketchbook. This is just a sampler -- complete and finished albums will be uploaded into the real jukebox in March!

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2007 RPM Album Info

Date mailed or hand-delivered:	03/01/2007
Date received:	03/01/2007
Genre:	Instrumental
Album Name:	The Fight for Time
Album Description:	bass and drums havin' fun
Tracks (w/ numbers):	1) A Burden's Weight 2) The Jabba 3) Innate 4) 81st & York 5) On the Mountain 6) 17 7) Yeah! 8) The Fight for Time 9) Swagger 10) Mystery Track
Preferred track for listening party:	1-02 The Jabba
Band Bio:	Tom has been primarily a sideman in New England for the last 8 years. He has performed and toured with dozens of artists and hundreds of musicians; including Peter Prince and Moon Boot Lover, "Monster" Mike Welch, members of Roomful of Blues; opening for acts such as Derek Trucks, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, members of Molly Hatchet and Lynyrd Skynrd... Tom and Chris met while working with songwriter Ethan Bessey. They both went on to form Tractor Trailer. Chris left to work with the Hip-Hop outfit Solid 8. Chris has also worked with Ron Levy and Out of Print. Tom and Chris also work together on occasion in the Portsmouth based Rhythm Method
Group Members & Instruments Played:	Tom Martin on the Bass Chris Thurston on the Drums
Band Location (city, state or province, & country):	Portsmouth, NH