Damian Erskine » About Damian http://www.damianerskine.com Bassist. Musician. Columnist. Teacher. Student. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:38:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc About Damian Erskine http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/02/about-damian-erskine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=about-damian-erskine http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/02/about-damian-erskine/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:24:45 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/blog/?p=45 Damian Erskine  Damian Erskine is not your ordinary bass player.  While not touring, Damian hones his chops with some of the best jazz and latin musicians the West coast has to offer.  Damian is known for his ability to fit into any musical situation and his extraordinary reading and improvising skills.  Damian has played in the [...]]]>

Damian Erskine

 

Damian Erskine is not your ordinary bass player.  While not touring, Damian hones his chops with some of the best jazz and latin musicians the West coast has to offer.  Damian is known for his ability to fit into any musical situation and his extraordinary reading and improvising skills.  Damian has played in the studio or on the stage with the likes of:

Peter Erskine • Teri-Lynn Carrington • Gino Vannelli • John Ellis • Shawn Pelton • Sveti w/ Marko Djordjevic • Luis Conte • Brandon Ross • Les McCann • Jeff Lorber • Vardan Ovsepian • Charmaine Neville • Jessy J • Luis Perdomo • Tony Furtado • Kate Schutt • Bobby Torres • Alan Jones • Patrick Lamb • Dan Balmer • Klezmocracy and many others as well as being featured on the GospelChops.com “Shed Sessionz Vol. 1″ DVD. Whether playing as a sideman or with his own group, he is known for his rock solid bass work, virtuosic solos and thoughtful chordal abilities.

]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/02/about-damian-erskine/feed/ 0 Aguilar Amplification http://www.damianerskine.com/2010/05/aguilar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aguilar http://www.damianerskine.com/2010/05/aguilar/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 21:48:45 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/blog/?p=233 aguilar_web_bannerI have come back to the family!! Aguilar is not only some of the best bass amplification gear on the planet (all made in the USA) but the guys at Aguilar are a true pleasure to work with. They've also been developing some AMAZING new gear (pedals, DI's, pickups, on-beard pre's, etc..) that truly blow the doors off everything else out there. You just can't go wrong with these guys..]]>

 

 

 

I have come back to the family!!  Aguilar is not only some of the best bass amplification gear on the planet (all made in the USA) but the guys at Aguilar are a true pleasure to work with.  They’ve also been developing some AMAZING new gear (pedals, DI’s, pickups, on-beard pre’s, etc..) that truly blow the doors off everything else out there.  You just can’t go wrong with these guys..

]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2010/05/aguilar/feed/ 0 A place for Europeans to check out my Skjold: http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/10/a-place-for-europeans-to-check-out-my-skjold/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-place-for-europeans-to-check-out-my-skjold http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/10/a-place-for-europeans-to-check-out-my-skjold/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:56:30 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/?p=791 Bass Direct UKBass Direct in the UK is now an official distributor for Skjold basses and is taking orders for my custom series. If nothing else, check out the site! It’s just chocked full of goodies and wonderful gear!]]>

Bass Direct in the UK is now an official distributor for Skjold basses and is taking orders for my custom series. If nothing else, check out the site! It’s just chocked full of goodies and wonderful gear!

Bass Direct UK

Bass Direct UK

]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/10/a-place-for-europeans-to-check-out-my-skjold/feed/ 0 Tone demo for new Skjold bass ! http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/10/tone-demo-for-new-skjold-bass/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tone-demo-for-new-skjold-bass http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/10/tone-demo-for-new-skjold-bass/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:11:21 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/10/tone-demo-for-new-skjold-bass/ Many have asked for it so I thought I’d post a little snippet of a tune I’m working on for the new CD (will keep you posted on THAT as well!!). It’s not fully mixed and is not a representation of the complete track, but there is a nice display of tones here. The bass [...]]]> Many have asked for it so I thought I’d post a little snippet of a tune I’m working on for the new CD (will keep you posted on THAT as well!!). It’s not fully mixed and is not a representation of the complete track, but there is a nice display of tones here. The bass is flat with a slight bass boost and the melody is flat with the neck pickup soloed. Hope you like it!!

btw: this track is in 5… see if you can feel it! ;)
Fif snippet

]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/10/tone-demo-for-new-skjold-bass/feed/ 7 Skjold Damian Erskine Signature Series Bass!! http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/08/skjold-damian-erskine-signature-series-bass/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skjold-damian-erskine-signature-series-bass http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/08/skjold-damian-erskine-signature-series-bass/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:45:58 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/?p=671 I am absolutely THRILLED to let you all know about something Pete Skjold and I have been working on behind the scenes for over a year now. Skjold designs will be releasing and custom building the Damian Erskine signature bass! This is the 6-string (although it will be available as 4,5,6,7…whatever you want. Completely custom [...]]]> I am absolutely THRILLED to let you all know about something Pete Skjold and I have been working on behind the scenes for over a year now. Skjold designs will be releasing and custom building the Damian Erskine signature bass! This is the 6-string (although it will be available as 4,5,6,7…whatever you want. Completely custom built to order) that I have dreamed of… both in playability and tone. With an:
- extremely deep cutaway for 100% un-hindered access to the upper register
- over-wound pickups for a deep and rich tone
- brand new pickup mold design to incorporate the finger ramp into the pickup design (2 pickups in one pickup mold so ramp players will have a completely unified and comfortable setup)
- East pre-amps for complete tonal flexability, very stable design and neck for action as low as you want it.
-That coupled with some stunning good looks has seen my dream realized.

This first build has far exceeded my hopes and expectations… please enjoy some pix!
You can email myself or Pete through his website for more information regarding this beautiful instrument.

www.skjolddesign.com
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]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/08/skjold-damian-erskine-signature-series-bass/feed/ 5 NoTreble.com http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/08/notreble-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=notreble-com http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/08/notreble-com/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:18:58 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/08/notreble-com/ notreble.comAttn: Bass Players Damian is now on the board of advisors for a great new(ish) website for bassists. www.notreble.com This site is already great but will be under-going some changes and will prove to be one fantastic site/resource for bassists. Check it out!! (also check out my column there, “FAQ with Damian Erskine” where players [...]]]> Attn: Bass Players

notreble.com

notreble.com

Damian is now on the board of advisors for a great new(ish) website for bassists. www.notreble.com

This site is already great but will be under-going some changes and will prove to be one fantastic site/resource for bassists. Check it out!!
(also check out my column there, “FAQ with Damian Erskine” where players can email questions for me to answer regarding all things musical!)

]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/08/notreble-com/feed/ 0 Gruv Gear http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/gruv-gear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gruv-gear http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/gruv-gear/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:27:58 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/?p=550 Gruv GearThe best portable gig cart on the market! Great for small hits as well as hauling the big stuff…]]> Gruv Gear

The best portable gig cart on the market! Great for small hits as well as hauling the big stuff…

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Very well designed cases. The perfect durable and well made protective soft case (& perfect for overhead compartments when flying)!

]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/igig/feed/ 0 Planet Waves http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/planet-waves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planet-waves http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/planet-waves/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:52:46 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/blog/?p=243 planet wavesDurable, pure sound, reliable and well designed. Great cables of every kind in addition to great accessories. Works for me!]]> planet waves

Durable, pure sound, reliable and well designed. Great cables of every kind in addition to great accessories. Works for me!

]]> http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/planet-waves/feed/ 0 Audere Audio Enginerring http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/audere-audio-enginerring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=audere-audio-enginerring http://www.damianerskine.com/2009/07/audere-audio-enginerring/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:51:58 +0000 damian http://www.damianerskine.com/blog/?p=241 audereWonderful on-board preamps. Super flexible and one of a kind. Amazing work by a local Portland company. Check out BassPlayer.com for a stellar review!!]]> audere

Wonderful on-board preamps. Super flexible and one of a kind. Amazing work by a local Portland company.
Check out BassPlayer.com for a stellar review!!

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