Re: what do loopers do when they're not looping?

["max valentino" <ekstasis1@hotmail.com>]

Well...I am a professional musician, and actually do a lot of solo/looping 
gigs.  I have two teaching grants thru the California Arts Network and an 
Artist in Residence grant from the Calif. Arts Council. This allows me to 
do 
quite a few art gallery/museum shows, as well as such weird gigs as a tour 
of several venues in the Caliif. Penal System!

This reminds me of Jon W's "salute" to Rick Walker at Loopstock.  I 
suppose 
I too am somewhat of a protege of Rick's (he and Bill really got me into 
looping; prodding me until I finally got a looper....)For some time I was 
most concerned with making money thru music. I struggled as a session 
player/sideman in various styles, until, heeding Rick's wise advice, I 
began 
to follow my heart. Now I make a comfortable living doing what I really 
love. I am much happier, and I think that shows thru my music.  I still do 
sessions and such, but 70% of my income is from solo bass/looping shows.
hmmm...a solo bassist/looper who makes enough to buy a house in 
California...am a I blessed or what?
BTW...I have just released my first solo CD, which some of you grabbed at 
Loopstock.  There are some samples up at mp3.com

www.mp3.com/max_valentino

let me know what you think...
Max


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