Ian Sides

I've been playing bass for almost two decades, and my two favorite things in life are writing basslines and performing on stage. Studio: I have close to a decade of studio experience, and am able to deliver professional quality recordings from my home studio or travel to you. Instead of simply starting with the root notes, my process is to first listen to the piece. A bassline immediately starts to form in my head, and then I learn to play what I'm hearing and take it from there. The end result is a creative bassline that helps fill in exactly what the song needs (and of course, sometimes that is just root notes!). Nothing is more satisfying than helping another artist complete their artistic vision! Live: I have two goals on stage: Nail the bass parts and get the crowd moving. For anything groovy and upbeat, I'm liable to move around as much as a singer or guitar player. Downtempo songs still deserve some movement, and even a gentle sway can help get the crowd to connect. Crowds have fun when you do, it's contagious!