Hi, and thanks for stopping by. I'm Joe McLaughlin, a bass player, originally from Western Massachusetts. I was affectionately nick-named “Joe Bass”, so I'm kind of just rolling with it for now. I am still trying to decide if the "Joe bass" thing is a little hokey. Currently, I am mostly using this channel to document my musical journey, uploading old songs and videos. I have been playing bass in bands since 1986, starting with the synth/pop band Diamondz In the Rough. A few interesting “hey look at me” moments I have had over the years include being nominated for Best Bass Guitarist Los Angeles, 2005 by All Access Magazine. Having had the song “Shine” from my band Untyde in the movie School of Life with Ryan Reynolds and David Paymer. My band 39 Reasons toured the country in 2005. Some of the songs/clothes from the 80s are pretty funny. I am pretty easygoing and have no problem laughing at myself. Currently, I am a registered psychiatric nurse working in forensics.
Cheers! 🤘
Joe