Free improv solo bass

Buddhapadge

Hi!
I was debating putting this in the Jazz / Blues forum, but it doesn't seem to fit in over there.

Either way, I've been trying over the last few months to put together a set of solo improvised bass music. I suppose my plan is to write a series of ideas as starting points for improv. I've come up with a few ideas, and I've started to record some sketches here.

Unfortunately, I haven't had much gigging experience in the experimental end of things. Does anyone know anywhere where I'd be able to organise a show or two?

P

Setun

I used to host a show with a few guys where we put on weekly experimental/improv gigs in Dublin - it's been a while since I've had any involvement with them though, but maybe they're still doing it. These were the guys I was working with: http://www.bottlenotemusic.com/index Maybe give them a shout and see if they have a residency anywhere and if they'd be willing to let you play.

Buddhapadge

I know a few of the guys from my Newpark days, I'll try and get in touch. :-)

Setun

Good luck! Enjoyed the recordings.

Nhead

Like the bass

Buddhapadge

Cheers, bro!

Buddhapadge

For anyone interested, I just finished recording my first EP of material, you can listen to it here.

http://soundcloud.com/patrickkiernan/sets/1-1/

Buddhapadge

My first solo gig is an instore show in Tower Records on Wicklow Street, on Thursday the 14th of July. You can find details, including audio and video recordings, here:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111583338931794

Buddhapadge

A recording of a duo set I played a few weeks ago with James from The Mersk Collective at the Concrete Soup improv/experimental music night, which was being held that time in Hello Operator.

http://soundcloud.com/patrickkiernan/mersk-patrick-kiernan-live-at


You can check out more information on the Concrete Soup nights here, well worth a look for anyone into improv in Dublin.

http://www.facebook.com/concretesoup

Buddhapadge

I'll be playing alongside some other great musicians in Block T on March 15th. Details are on the poster. Here's an idea of what you can expect from my set:

http://soundcloud.com/patrickkiernan/february-23rd

Buddhapadge

Footage from my set the other week:

https://vimeo.com/38649497

Buddhapadge

It's been a year since I put out my CD, and since all that time has passed, and physical copies are probably all either gone from the shops or laying around my bedroom, it makes sense to put it up for free download.

http://patrickkiernan.bandcamp.com/

Buddhapadge

My new CD - "2" - is available for free download from my Bandcamp page.

http://patrickkiernan.bandcamp.com/album/2