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With six solo albums under his belt, Jonathan Moody is taking a different approach to the term "solo bass." Focusing on through-composed songs and pieces that skirt the line between technical prowess and melodic depth, Moody approaches the instrument more as a folk artist over a jazz soloist. Using a number of effects (and the occasional drummer), Moody is an instrumental storyteller, leading the audience on a roller coaster (sometimes literally; "Mean Streak" is an ode to one) of technique on the electric bass guitar.
When not performing solo, Moody is stomping on a bunch of effects pedals, and playing bass with a pick in the Grand Rapids-based band, The Quirk. Along with his wife on drums, The Quirk is in the studio recording a number of tracks to make waves in 2023. Not one to stay stationary, Moody continues to be an in-demand freelance bassist in the Midwest, playing for "whoever asks first." Not bound by musical genres, Moody is equally at home in a blues gig, cover band, kirtan or even musical theatre pit (doubling on electric and upright basses). Moody brings a strong foundation and genre authenticity to each and every gig. At home in Vicksburg, MI, Moody is a dad to two awesome kids (both in various stages of their musical journeys), a coffee and taco enthusiast and occasional cartoonist/illustrator. |
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FREELANCE
Blue Dahlia - Electric & Upright Bassist (2010-2011) Blendings Vocal Ensemble - Pops Concert (2016, 2018-2022) Christopher Sloan & Dreaming Trees - Fretless Bass (2016-2018) DC-90 - Sub, Alternative/Grunge/Pop covers Kalamazoo Singers Pops Concert - Bassist (2010-2011) Patricia Pettinga - Bass/Ukulele (2010-2018) Portage Central HS Choir Cabaret - Bassist (2010-11, 15, 18, 19) Portage Northern HS Choir Cabaret - Bassist (2008-2015) The Quirk - Bassist (2022) Unity Church – Bassist (2010-Present) SOLO PERFORMANCES Glass City Low Down - Toledo, OH Homegrown in Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI JT's Bass Jam - Anaheim, CA LoHIO Bass Showcase - Akron, OH Thunder Row Bass Invitational - Nashville, TN Tsunami Bass Hang - Anaheim, CA MAGAZINE/PODCAST INTERVIEWS All That Shreds Amps & Axes Bass Musician Magazine Bass Player, Issue 396 Guitar Business Radio Tsunami Cables "Sound Off with Stixx" SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY
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MUSICAL THEATRE
I'm pretty thankful to live in an area that has a gigantic musical theatre community. The listed shows below have been performed all over MI in local high school/community theatres and some out of state, in places like the Barn Theatre, the Boarshead Theatre, Mason Street Warehouse, and the Peterborough Playhouse
ENDORSEMENTS
Eventide Audio - Endorsing Artist G&L Musical Instruments - Endorsing Artist GHS Strings – Endorsing Artist Gruv Gear – Endorsing Artist NS Design – Endorsing Artist PreSonus - Endorsing Artist Tsunami Cables - Endorsing Artist MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Alumnus of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Delta Iota Chapter |
It's nice to hear so many different characters come from one bass, with such clarity and tone. It's so beautiful, and your technique is amazing
Don’t let the signature bow tie and Buddy Holly glasses fool you.... under this Clark Kent-like exterior lies a rock n roll heart! In a world full of show-off, technique for technique sake solo bass records, it’s refreshing to hear someone firmly grounded in the groove, ear tuned into the melody and technique used to serve the music, rather than the other way around. Great tone and taste! Well done, JM!
His versatility to shift between classical, rock, blues, funk and everything in between is what sets Jon Moody apart from other musicians. He is a master at sight-reading, technique and improvisation on both the upright and electric bass. As a musical director, I seek out Jon first when I contract an orchestra.
His competency as a musician is evident via his extreme consistency, both in sight reading and in playing. As a conductor, I appreciate Jon’s attention to detail and style in navigating through difficult musical theatre scores. You can always count on Jon to deliver a good, solid performance!