philsimmonds

havnt been on here in time!! heres some vids of whats been going on.. [url="http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jessie-j/session/jessie-j"]http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jessie-j/session/jessie-j[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxxeytilvkM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxxeytilvkM[/url]

[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/slinfold/5140433200/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/slinfold/5140433200/[/url] Hope this helps... wheres the stolen bass thread? appreciate the help everyone!! thanks.. It's the bass on the right of the photo.. i was in a rush so i just uploaded the FB link.. not for everyone eh! Phil

A good friend of mine, had his bass stolen last night.. please look out for it, its easily spotted.. " bass belonging to Chris webb, stolen yesterday American lakland (55-94) Maple body and neck, with chris webb (name/logo) on the neck.. If you see it around london! get in touch... [url="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150272528485068&set=a.10150272525680068.550476.580295067"]http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=101...50476.580295067[/url] its the bass on the right! Please invite add all bassist you know.. just incase u see it.. Peace" thats from the facebook event.. if you can invite anyone u know that might see basses, shop workers ect.. please pass on the details.. Between the pickups there's a ramp.. so its quite easy to spot.. Thanks for your help guys! Phil if your on Facebook join the group [url="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129955537058040"]http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129955537058040[/url]

Hi guys! I'm running a weekly Jazz Funk night in West london! at the Ravenscourt Park Grand Union If anyone is interested.. come down! music from 7-10.30/11 open to horn players! Always needing deps on the gig too.. the food is great! Give me a shout if you'd be interested in getting up on a tune too! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3CKcRY2uRw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3CKcRY2uRw[/url] The video is the vibe! address is at the end of the vid! hope to see some people down! Phil

The Dignity - Finchley central N3 1DH 363 Regent's Park Road Finchley, United Kingdom Jesse Beaton - Guitar Chris Wintermeyer - Trumpet Phil Simmonds - Bass Jarrod Pizzata - Drums Playing the music of, Soulive, Void, Joshua Redman.. and more.. Its free.. music starts at 8.. Tonight!!!!

I'm not sure how to put the code to embed a Video from youtube but the link is [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKROUVukQig"]here[/url] We've got a couple more dates coming up in london and start recording the album in a month or so.. Hope you all enjoy Click [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJJmrbWbUzU"]HERE[/url] for another video from the Pigalle our myspace is at [url="http://www.slinfoldband.com"]slinfoldband.com[/url] and our facebook page is [url="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slinfold/111826742165462?ref=ts"]HERE[/url] If you enjoy the vids, would be great to know your thoughts.. Dont be too critical though

Hey guys My band Slinfold has just released our first EP - Snack Box. as a teaser for our album which we're recording at the moment, I've just put up some new tracks at [url="http://www.slinfoldband.com"]Slinfoldband.com[/url] and New video's on our [url="http://www.youtube.com/slinfoldjazz"]Youtube Channel[/url] Would really like to know peoples thought's.. the stuff isnt too bass heavy, just nice grooves.. We have a couple of london dates comin' up.. if anyones local to the big smoke. Phil

i'm playing with john mcIvor on the sunday on the acoustic stage at 8pm. see ya there

Jamie!! it really depends who you know/meet.. guys can be lucky, a good friend of mine landed a few sugababes gig a few years ago, when he was 19.. and he didnt study, that's set up his career.. n he's killing the scene.. just been blessed by being in the right place at the right time. mate.. if u move to london on a degree.. the student load will keep u above water finacially while u make that decision to go full time or not?? and if u dont youve still come out with a degree.. and u'll meet great players.. ect.. also depends where u go.. check out all the places that suite what you wana do, and dont listen to bad reputations of uni's ect.. it depends on the person.. hope tht helps! havn't seen u in time bro! hopefully we'll hook up soon! for a beer. Phil

Hey! i've got a new project called slinfold, have a look at our videos and subscribe to us on youtube if you like it.. let us know what you thing.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/SlinfoldJazz"]SLINFOLD YOUTUBE[/url] ALSO FOR MYSPACE USERS [url="http://www.slinfoldband.com"]SLINFOLD MYSPACE[/url] Peoples thoughts is greatly appriciated Live videos from the bands launch night at pigalle club in picadilly are up on youtube now.

Probably around 130 -150.. fair few functions! but some nice tours and festivals in there too..

London Based bassist.. available for paid work, functions, recording, touring, threatre Coming back from a european tour end of december and is available from then. www.philsimmonds.com www.myspace.com/philsimmonds www.facebook.com/philsimmondsbass Get in touch! Phil

I'm currently doing a session with a band called a mountain of one, and we're at the moment on a european tour.. heres there myspace.. www.myspace.com/amountainofone if anyone is in europe and wants to come down... i can get ppl on guestlists.. let me know.. [email protected] thanks! Phil

Just a little plug.. got some new tunes up on my website.. some i've played on or written and produced.. www.philsimmonds.com also have an article in bgm this month, but ive been on tour in europe.. any chance anyone can get a pdf, or scan it for me! i havnt seen it.. and wudnt mind haha! my emails [email protected] let me know! thanks.. Phil.

Just wondered if anyone has had any problems.. with the Mark II's ? giggin' at the weekend n the amp just cut.. not the power.. n the cabinet was fine... i was running the amp on hardly anything... wondered if anyone else has had any problems?? it happened b4 it cut properly, n did for about 4 seconds.. weird..

The new 12 Piece Funk band i'm in.. has its first gig .. at sheppards bush empire on the 21st of june.. doing a showcase of a couple of tunes for Tech music schools / Drum tech ect... If people are around come down! also... 26th June - Sarah Grace At the Cobden Club (Westbourne Park) N hopefully i'll see people at glastonbury..? 2day! if anyone is heading to Wychwood festival, Im playing the main stage sessionin for a band in the evening just before the Beat and supergrass... holla if ur there..

Simon! How's it going mate? it's Phil (Mimo's friend) i use to go to that church man. killin' the 6 warwick still is good to see... i havnt been on here in time... whats the score with the programme whats it on?? i would watch but i got a gospel gig in london.. so im tied up! i need to come down sometime in the summer... ive been livin in london for the last year.. Hope ur well n the kids n all that Phil

I'm Not sure exactly what time, but its an acoustic band showcase i think, for different bands, so we'll probabaly be on quite early.. But still... Would be cool.

[quote name='coasterbass' post='317009' date='Oct 28 2008, 07:37 PM']Sorry for not being clued up on london venues, but do you have the rough area/postcode for those gigs, just in case I can get along to one. Cheers[/quote] Hey man, yep.. i have the address n postcode for the first gig.. and il keep updatin the rest when i get them.. its. The Miller 96 Snowsfields Road SE1 3SS Hope to see ya there

Well.. I've just started playing for a pop Singer, called Elle Jay, and we've got a couple of gigs lined up for the end of 2008 including.. 31 Oct 2008 @ The Miller, London 12 Nov 2008 @ The Storm, London 20 Nov 2008 @ The Metropolitan, London 1 Dec 2008 @ The Old Queens Head, London Thats just ruff information, but you can find more on her website, The links on my [url="http://www.myspace.com/philsimmonds"]Myspace[/url], Also i'm on tour in South America in early december with the Bangra Fusion Band, Kissmet.. We're Playin a festival in Venezuela called Ollinkan Festival which should be good fun.. if anyones around for the london gigs, pop down... the material is Mainstream pop.. but still... and on the off chance anyones in South America, Cool!!

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='314712' date='Oct 25 2008, 08:13 PM']Phil! Protium tis correct! Try wearing your bass a little lower (I know I can't really talk being a King acolyte!) - I had some major right hand problems in my teens (23 years ago!) as I was playing with my bass far too high upon the chest. It tended (tendoned!) to get better on its own - I had to stop playing for a month or so, but thank the Cosmos its ok nowadays! Never play with really cold hands - espec. now the weather is getting nippy.[/quote] Cheers guys, yeh i've been lookin at my left hand technique alot, and kinda left the right hand behind... needs sorting out.. i'm givin the playing a rest, n just transcribin stuff without the bass atm, just to keep the juices flowing.. but definatly something i need to look at... and cheers for the vid link man, il check it out now.. i've been to oblivious to the whole thing n wanting to play.. i just need to take a step back and sort it out now. thanks again x

Hey guys... just wondering if people have any good warm ups, ect for muscles... been over practising a little on my degree.. this week, with some auditions n what not, n have come into a bit of strain, nothing to much, but enough to worry, whos had expericance with problems like this?? ways to over come? and what not.. nice to know some other opinions apart from what ive been told.. Would Be cool to hear from ya Phil

Hey man! i would love to do this so much! its unreal.. but im a london resident now.. hope the search is going well marcus.. n keep the groove jamie! we never had the jam man! :S Peace! x

Wooten and carter beuford... its absolutly amazing dvd.. more from a musicians point of veiw.. n not strickly technique worth a watch!!