Michael McLaughlin

Friendly easy going bass player who you can stick in the mix. I take criticism well and I don't get bent out of shape, it's your show. Just let me know what to wear and we can figure the rest out easily.

I started playing music with the baritone horn in 6th grade. I switched to tuba in the 7th grade, and started playing bass guitar soon after. While in school, I played in symphonic, marching, pep, and jazz bands, and did a summer music program at Concordia college in Michigan. I also played locally with a rock/pop band after school.

While serving in the Army, a few of us formed a rock band which won the FORSCOM Festival of Performing Arts in California.

Once I was honorably discharged, I came to Louisiana with some friends and played bass for a few bands, playing original alternative music and popular pop, hard rock covers of the day.

When St. Luke's Church in Baton Rouge wanted to do a mixed traditional/contemporary service I was recruited to play bass and sang part time in the choir.

Currently, I'm part of the worship team at the Bayou church in Lafayette and play with a 90's cover band named Three Am around the area.

Here's my physical particulars: A healthy and active 50's, with a good build, 6' tall @200 lbs.

Depending on the gig, I have different bass setups that can be used to achieve different sounds. Just let me know what you are going for and I'll bring what's appropriate. I do have a pedal board and can get a wide variety of sounds.

I can use Wired or XVive Wireless In Ears if no amps are to be on stage. Or I can use my Markbass or Genz-Benz amps.

My basses are all 4-string: 1993 USA Peavey Unity (PJ, Koa wood), 2007 Fender PJ bass, and a 2020 Sire V9 Jazz with a quilted top. Any will do depending on the look you are going for.

As far as staging, I can be placed anywhere as needed.