I was in the studio today working on some music and took a pic of my bass. It came out very nicely. Just figured I’d share!!
SADOWSKY!!
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Dope Sadowsky Picture!
May 20th, 2013Modified Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V
April 23rd, 2013What’s up fam! So I have some great news! I finally got that perfect back up bass! Ironically, it’s a Sadowsky MV-5! I caught a great deal on a used one in great shape. Thank God that the search is over! Yeah, I know, you guys are thinking that I should have done that a long time ago. Well, the up side is that I got to experiment with some different basses and electronics… only to confirm that I simply just love Sadowsky basses!
Okay so back to the reason for this post. I’ve been doing a great amount of studio time lately and have been dealing with those pesky engineers that only want to see a Fender bass. I understand the history and significance of this “request”… but I think my Sadowsky is way better in many regards. At any rate, I took this as an opportunity to experiment yet again. I decided to go with a Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V because the neck seems to be just a bit longer than the American standard and it gets me just a little bit closer to the 24 fret that I’m used to playing.
I upgraded the pickups and preamp, opting for Lollar Single Coil Jazz bass pickups (direct Fender fit) and a Sadowsky pre (I really trust that preamp in any situation). The Lollars are very impressive! I first learned of them while testing out some Bill Nash basses here in Atlanta. The tone was amazing and consistent! I typically play using it’s incredible passive tone in the studio, and I prefer to use the pre when I’m playing live. The combination is impeccable. I’m very happy with the way that this turned out. This one’s definitely a keeper!
Sadowsky Guitars – The Perfect Bass!!!
January 28th, 2013Just wanted to share this pic with you guys! Just because I love my Sadowsky!
Demonterious “DeToxXx” Lawrence on his Sadowsky M5-24 Bass
Anthony David – Let Me In
November 28th, 2012I don’t know if I’ve formally shared this with you guys or not, but I’ve recently started playing with Grammy nominated artist Anthony David. The ride has been incredible so far and some major things are coming through the pipes very soon! Until I can share more with you, check out this video of our performance in Hunnington Beach at the BB Jazz Festival back in September this year.
NAMM 2012
January 19th, 2012
NAMM & EBS Logos
Guys I’m headed to NAMM in Anaheim, CA!!! This is my first year and I am so very excited to be attending. For those of you that may have never heard of it (from namm.org):
NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization’s popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. Our association—and our trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
Bass Solo on “The Chicken”
December 21st, 2011I recently did a gig in Atlanta with the Brien Andrews Band and during the set we performed “The Chicken”. He gave me a solo. The vid may be a little weird, but check it out!!
London At A Glance…
August 10th, 2011I’ve been traveling a lot lately but I’ve neglected to share my pictures as I have in the past. In an effort to do better, check out some random pictures that I took while in London earlier this year. Maybe these pictures will remind everyone of the city’s beauty during peace time. My prayers go out all of the people that are affected by the riots currently occurring. God Bless.
Life Bike - Photo Taken by Demonterious Lawrence
It’s always cool to encounter artwork that is seemingly placed at random so that the world can stumble upon it. I wouldn’t even know where to begin in trying to decipher the true sentiment behind this. First glance led me to feel that the colors represent vibrant life, the flowers represent a growing fragrant life. Although chained, this bike can also represent the bondage in which so many people life, despite the fullness of life that lives within them.
Scooter Mural - Photo taken by Demonterious Lawrence
This was an incredible pic. I took the pic as I initially saw the scene – through the scooters. The colors are what really inspired me to take the picture. In addition to the first two pics, the following two pics were taken in Camden Town. » Read more: London At A Glance…
Jahah Performance at Club Fuzion in Atlanta / NOSTALGIA CD Release
July 11th, 2011My homie Jahah is a Hip Hop / R&B artist based in Atlanta, GA. A little while back I had the opportunity to organize some of my musical buddies and put together a band for a show supporting the release of his new project entitled “Nostalgia”. The band featured Carlos Simon on keys, Larry Newson on drums, Rod Harris on guitar and yours truly on bass. Check out the footage from the live show!
I also had the opportunity to play bass on and co-produce a few tracks on the album! In Jahah’s own words:
“For those of you who miss the “golden era ” of hip hop (Biggie, 2 Pac, Nasty Nas, Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, KRS-One, Gang Starr, Black Moon, Wu-Tang etc) my project Nostalgia RED is for you!”
The album is available on iTunes and Amazon or you can download it for free!
Soul Fest 2011
January 9th, 2011I had a really great show this past weekend! Angie Stone was the headliner at an event called Soul Fest at the House of Blues in Atlanta City, NJ!
The show featured Jaguar Wright, Ledisi, and Angie Stone. All three artists put on incredibly great shows and there was an impromptu performance from all three artists in the end paying homage to Soul music and it’s roots. Our fingers are crossed… the response was so great that we are hoping that this turns into a tour! Wouldn’t you like to see that?!?!?!
We were all a little afraid of that the weather had in store for us this weekend. When we left Atlanta, everyone was predicting a huge blizzard to attack New Jersey and New York. Luckily it only snowed for an hour or so and the conditions weren’t bad at all. Then our concerns shifted towards the incoming inclement weather back in Atlanta, but we heard things would hold off for us until we arrived. Great ending right? NOPE!!!… because we make it to the plane to find out the the navigational computer in the plane would not boot up!! So I was still stuck in Jersey until they could get another one in from Baltimore.
We finally made it back to Atlanta and we did so before the snow started here! Thank God! It was cool though, because I was able to be on the beach in the snow for the first time in my life!!
