BASSIST FOR HIRE (or permanent position with a serious project)
YEARS PLAYING: 20
HOMETOWN: Albany, NY
~ Pursuing a career in music
~ Goals: Tour, Record, Teach
~ Can lock into a solid groove or develop intricate lines that breathe life into a song
~ Studying Jazz and Music Theory under a Berklee College of Music Graduate
~ Professional, Motivated, Strong work ethic
~ Extensive experience recording and gigging
~ Good stage presence and image
~ All pro gear (click link above)
~ Experience as lead singer in several bands and comfortable with multi-part harmonies

I'm available for:
- Gigs (local and touring, original or covers)
- Recording
- Lessons (beginner to intermediate - in-home or via Skype)

Contact me at: rm@randymckinley.com

BASS / BAND INFLUENCES: Dream Theater, Opeth, Porcupine Tree, Rush, Evergrey, Spastic Ink, Spiral Architect, Tom Kennedy, Victor Wooten, Steve Vai, Steven Wilson, John Pattitucci, Chick Corea, Al DiMeola, Rufus Philpot, Bryan Beller, Jaco Pastorious, Billy Sheehan, Bill Buddha Dickens, Planet X, Derek Sherinian, Dave LaRue, Dave Weckl Band, Coldplay, Gary Meek, Phil Collins, Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Slayer, Testament, Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Lacuna Coil, Thought Chamber, Tool, Symphony X, Rage Against The Machine, Peter Gabriel, A Perfect Circle, Pain of Salvation, Pantera, Pink Floyd, Meshuggah, Linkin Park, Joe Satriani, Hatebreed, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Zappa, Greg Howe, Circus Maximus, Foreigner, Boston, Kansas, Alice In Chains, Atreyu, Children of Bodom, Eric Johnson, Frost, Journey, Killswitch Engage, Korn, Lamb Of God, Life of Agony, Nine Inch Nails, No Doubt, Protest The Hero, Seventh Wonder, YES, Weather Report, U2, classical pianists and classical music, as well as some techo/trance/dream trance.