You are listening to "Talkin' Cars" from the Jesse Samsel Band album "Play Whatcha Feel" featuring Timmer Blakely on bass
---2011---
- Owner Oasis Music P.S.Vancouver, WA
- Song writer/performer Songs of Love.
- Private Bass/Guitar instructor Vancouver, WA
- Bassist for The Lloyd Jones Struggle (blues, roots, funk)
- Bassist for Franco Paletta and the Stingers (blues)
- Bassist for Francine West and the High Speed Wobblers (blues)
- Performances with:
- Gary Mezier
- Doug Rowel
- Jimmy Bott
- Recordings and/or albums with:
- Lloyd Jones
- Shawn O'Connor
- Bob Cosgrove
---2010---
- Owner Oasis Music P.S.Vancouver, WA
- Song writer/performer Songs of Love.
- Private Bass/Guitar instructor Vancouver, WA
- Bassist for The Lloyd Jones Struggle (blues, roots, funk)
- Bassist for Franco Paletta and the Stingers (blues)
- Bassist for Francine West and the High Speed Wobblers (blues)
- Performances with:
- Curtis Salgado
- Eden Brent
- Carlton Jackson
- D.K. Stewart
- Jim Mesi
- Doug Rowel
- Jimmy Bott
- Louis Pain
- Son Jack Jr.
- The Catalacs
- Recordings and/or albums with:
- Franco Paletta and the Stingers
- Lyman Louis
- Shawn O'Connor
- Bob Cosgrove
---2009---
- Owner Oasis Music P.S.Vancouver, WA
- Song writer/performer Songs of Love.
- Director/bass instructor "Rock Star Academy" Vancouver, WA
- Staff bass instructor "Rock and Roll Jam Camp" Oregon City, OR
- Private bass, guitar, and mandolin instructor.
- Bassist for The Lloyd Jones Struggle (blues, roots, funk)
- Bassist for Franco Paletta and the Stingers (blues)
- Bassist for The Fabulous Farelanes (oldies retro review)
- Performances with:
- Curtis Salgado
- Delbert McClinton
- Tab Benoit
- The Jim Mesi Band
- The Norman Sylvester Band
- Alan Hagar
- Jimmy Bott
- Franco and the Stingers
- The Fabulous Fairlanes
- Son Jack Jr.
- Francine West and the High Speed Woblers
- Tommy Hogan and the Killer Bees
- The Catalacs
- The John Wheeler Band
- Marquis
- The Greg Seymore Jam Band
- The Other Jam Band
- The Voodoo Mountain Zydeco Band
- The Jake Blaire Band
- The Ted Vaughn Blues Band
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
- Recordings and/or albums with:
- Franco Paletta and the Stingers
- Lyman Louis
- Jonathan Garcia
- Shawn O'Connor
- Bob Cosgrove
---2008---
- Owner Oasis Music P.S.Vancouver, WA
- Song writer/performer Songs of Love.
- Director/bass instructor "Rock Star Academy" Vancouver, WA
- Staff bass instructor "Rock and Roll Jam Camp" Oregon City, OR
- Private bass, guitar, and mandolin instructor.
- Bassist for The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- Performances with:
- The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- Lloyd Jones
- The Norman Sylvester Band
- The Fabulous Fairlanes
- Francine West and the High Speed Woblers
- The John Wheeler Band
- The Greg Seymore Jam Band
- The Voodoo Mountain Zydeco Band
- The Jake Blaire Band
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
- Recordings and/or albums with:
- Lyman Louis
- Vince Johnson
- Shawn O'Connor
- Mercury Blue
---2007---
- Owner Oasis Music p.s.Vancouver, WA
- Song writer/performer Songs of Love.
- Director/bass instructor "Rock Star Academy" Vancouver, WA
- Staff bass instructor "Rock and Roll Jam Camp" Oregon City, OR
- Staff bass instructorApe Over Music, Vancouver, WA.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- Performances with:
- The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- Lloyd Jones
- The Norman Sylvester Band
- The Fabulous Fairlanes
- The Voodoo Mountain Zydeco Band
- The Jake Blaire Band
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
- Recordings and/or albums with:
- Timmer Blakely solo album "Just Me"
- Columbia River Records artist Mark Ensy
- Marty Henninger
- Kimberly Hall
- Shawn O'Connor
---2006---
- Staff bass instructor "Rock and Roll Jam Camp" Oregon City, OR
- Staff bass instructorApe Over Music, Vancouver, WA.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Endorsing artist for Gore Elixir bass strings.
- Guest appearance in P.B.S. documentary "The Losers Club" featuring Jim Mesi and Steve Bradley
- Performances with:
- The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders)
- Bo Diddley
- Lloyd Jones
- Paul DeLay
- Lloyd Jones
- The Norman Sylvester Band
- The Rick Welter Band
- Terry Evans
- Jay "Bird" Koder
- Remember the Hope Christian Church worship team
- The View Christian Church worship team
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
---2005---
- Staff bass instructor "Rock and Roll Jam Camp" Oregon City, OR
- Staff bass instructorApe Over Music, Vancouver, WA.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Endorsing artist for Gore Elixir bass strings.
- Guest appearance in P.B.S. documentary "The Losers Club" featuring Jim Mesi and Steve Bradley
- Performances with:
- The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders)
- Lloyd Jones
- Paul DeLay
- The Rick Welter Band
- Terry Evans
- Jay "Bird" Koder
- Remember the Hope Christian Church worship team
- The View Christian Church worship team
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
---2004---
- Staff bass instructor "Rock and Roll Jam Camp" Oregon City, OR
- Staff bass instructorAdrian music school.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Endorsing artist for Gore Elixir bass strings.
- Performances with:
- The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and the Raiders)
- Lloyd Jones
- Paul DeLay
- Remember the Hope Christian Church worship team
- The View Christian Church worship team
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
---2003---
- Staff bass instructorAdrian music school.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Endorsing artist for Gore Elixir bass strings.
- Performances with:
- The Jim Mesi Band (blues, surf, r&b)
- The Bush Rangers
- J.R. Simms and Texas Special
- Joe Gardner
- The Impostors (blues, rock, thrash blues)
- JVC recording artist Terry Evans
- Ray and the Rebounders
- The Russ Finley Band
- Robbie Laws Band
- Remember the Hope Christian Church worship team
- The View Christian Church worship team
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
- Recordings and/or albums with:
- The Bush Rangers
- J.R. Simms and Texas Special
- Joe Gardner
- Steve Sarbor
- The Impostors
---2002---
- Columnist for Global Bass magazine.
- Staff bass instructorAdrian music school.
- Endorsing artist for The Lane Poor Music Company.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Endorsing artist for Gore Elixir bass strings.
- Performances with:
- The Aaron Black Band (blues, rock)
- Full House
- Geoff Achison And the Souldiggers
- The Impostors
- Terry Evans
- The Jim Mesi Band
- The Russ Finley Band
- The Robbie Laws Band
- Remember the Hope Christian Church worship team
- The View Christian Church worship team
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
- Awards:
- Kweevak usa ‘Album Of The Year’ critics choice - Geoff Achison and the Soul Diggers - Gettin’ Evil
- Kweevak usa ‘Album Of The Year’ viewers choice - Geoff Achison and the Soul Diggers - Gettin’ Evil
- Recordings and/or albums with:
- The Aaron Black Band
- Genevieve
- Geoff Achison
- Full House
---2001---
- Endorsing artist for The Lane Poor Music Company.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Endorsing artist for Gore Elixir bass strings.
- Performances with:
- The Aaron Black Band (blues, rock)
- Full House (country)
- Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers (blues, rock, funk)
- The Impostors(blues, rock)
- The Duffy Bishop Band
- Terry Evans
- Lloyd Jones
- D.K. Stewart
- The Jim Mesi Band
- The Russ Finley Band
- Robbie Laws Band
- Rolling Hills Community Church worship team
- Wilamette Christian Church worship team
- Awards:
- Independent Music Awards USA Finalist - (Adam & Eve) Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers (Gettin Evil)
- Raw Talent Music Awards No. 1 Songs Award - (Comin’ Ta Getcha) Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers (Gettin Evil)
---2000---
- Endorsing artist for The Lane Poor Music Company.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Member of the "About Face Entertainment" group.
- Performances with:
- Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers (blues, rock, funk)
- Full House (country)
- The Impostors (blues, rock, thrash blues)
- Kimberly Hall (country)
- Mitchell John (country)
- Christopher Loid (country)
- The Duffy Bishop Band
- Terry Evans
- Lloyd Jones
- D.K. Stewart
- The Jim Mesi Band
- The Blues Power Band featuring Sonny Hess
- The Russ Finley Band
- Twang
- The Jesse Samsel Band
- Robbie Laws Band
- Rico Lopez and Soft Touch
- Brian C Alive and Well
- Godiva
- T.C. Sweetwater
- The Tailfins
- Recordings and/or Albums with:
- Mark Williams
- Full House
- Kimberly Hall
- Christopher Loid
---1999---
- Endorsing artist for The Lane Poor Music Company.
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
- Member of the "About Face Entertainment" group.
- Graduate of the L.A.M.A. summer bass program.
- The Impostors (blues, rock, thrash blues)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington, California
- Full House (country)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington, California
- Kimberly Hall (country)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington
- C.D: "Dreamcatcher"
- Jupiter II recording artist Geoff Achison and the Souldigger Band (blues, rock, funk)
- CD: "Gettin' Evil" (released in U.S., Australia and U.K.)
- Australian Songwriters Award - (Comin’ Ta Getcha)
- Godiva
- CD: "Second Sight"
- Eric King
- CD: "A Tribute to S.R.V."
- Kevin Hahn
- CD: "This Dream of Mine"
- Vinyard Ministries
- CD: "Let's All Priase the Lord"
- Rolling Hills Community Church worship team
- On Call for:
- Burnside Records recording artist The Duffy Bishop Band
- JVC recording artist Terry Evans
- Blind Pig recording artist Lloyd Jones
- Candlelight Records recording artist D.K. Stewart
- Burnside Records recording artist Jim Mesi
- The Blues Power Band featuring Sonny Hess
- The Russ Finley Band
- Twang
- The Jesse Samsel Band
- Robbie Laws Band
- Brian C Alive and Well
- Rico Lopez and Soft Touch
- Godiva
- The Cool
- T.C. Sweetwater
- The Tailfins
---1998---
- Endorsing artist for The Lane Poor Music Company.
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- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
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- Endorsing artist for B.J. Custom Basses.
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- Nominated: Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award:
- Best New Band (Geoff Achison and the Souldigger Band)
- Best New Band (The Megan James Band)
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- CD: "Proximity; A Collection Of Jazz & Blues From The Pacific Northwest"
- backing Paulette Davis
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- CD: "Playin' With My Friends: A Tribute to Paullette Davis"
- backing Megan James
- backing Mel Solomon
- backing J.C. Rico
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- Jupiter II recording artist Geoff Achison and the Souldigger Band (blues, rock, funk)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington, California, Canada
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- The Jesse Samsel Band (blues, rock)
- CD: "Play Whacha Feel"
- Tour: Oregon, Washington, California, Canada
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- Brian C Alive and Well (blues, funk)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington
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- The Megan James Band (blues, rock, funk, jazz)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington
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- On Call for:
- JVC recording artist Terry Evans
- Audioquest recording artist Lloyd Jones
- Candlelight Records recording artist D.K. Stewart
- The Blues Power Band featuring Sonny Hess
- The Russ Finley Band
- Robbie Laws Band
- Rico Lopez and Soft Touch
- The Cool
---1997---
- Endorsing artist for Peavey Electronics Corporation, makers of fine guitars, basses and amplifiers.
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- Endorsing artist for B.J. Custom Basses.
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- Winner: Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award: "Best New Band" (Jesse Samsel Band)
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- Nominated: Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award:
- Best New Band (Jesse Samsel Band)
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- The Jesse Samsel Band (blues, rock)
- CD: "Play Whacha Feel"
- CD Single: "What In Heaven's Name"
- Tour: Oregon, Washington, California, Canada
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- Virgin/Pointblank recording artist Swamp Dogg (blues, R&B
- Tour: Oregon, Washington, Canada
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- JVC recording Artist Terry Evans (blues, R&B)
- CD/Tour: "Come to the River" (Oregon, Washington, Canada)
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- Brian C Alive and Well (blues, funk)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington
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- Lynn Hyde & Good Thang
- CD: "Lynn Hyde & Good Thang"
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- The Coasters with Terry Evans
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- On Call for:
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- Candlelight Records recording artist D.K. Stewart
- Audioquest recording artist Lloyd Jones
- Paulette & Power
- The Russ Finley Band
- Lynn Ann Hyde & Good Thang
- Rooster Ross and the Swamp Boys
- Reed Anderson's Dog & Pony Show
---1996---
- Candlelight Records recording artist:
- D.K. Stewart & The Stainless Steel Band (blues, jazz, second line)
- Tour: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Colorado
- (Winner Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award "Best Keyboards",
- Nominated "Best Recording")
---1995---
- Virgin/Pointblank Recording Artist Terry Evans (blues, R&B)
- CD/Tour: "Blues For Thought" with Ry Cooder (Oregon, Washington, California)
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- Steamy Windows Band (blues, rock)
- CD/Tour: "Pucker Up" (Oregon, Washington, California)
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- Paulette Davis & Power (blues, R&B)
- CD/Tour: "It's About Time"
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- Winner: Portland Music Association Crystal Award
- "Best Blues Band", Paulette & Power ("Best Female Vocalist")
---1993---
- Myrtle Brown's Destiny (blues, R&B)
- CD: "Alive in a Dive"
- CD: "Your Love"
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- Nominated Cascade Blues Association Muddy Award:
- "Best New Band", Myrtle Brown's Destiny
---1992---
- Easy Street (Classic Rock, Top 40)
---1991---
- Timberline Rose (Country)
---1989---
- Light (Southern Gospel)
- Tour: "We Are The Light"
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- Winner: Indiana Gospel Music Association Award:
- "Best Gospel Group", Light
- The Emanon Jazz Combo (jazz)
---1987---
- The Few (Christian Rock)
- Cassette: "The Few"
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- Real World (Christian Rock)
- Cassette: "Real World"
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- Sound Trax Recording Studio
- Staff Guitarist
- Staff Bassist
- Staff Arranger
---1985---
- Front Line (Christian Rock)
- Cassette: "Time"
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- Messenger Service (Christian Rock)
- Cassette: "Special Delivery"
---1984---
- Winner: Monroe High School Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
