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Oliver Tsakonas Pro

Leeds, United Kingdom

Actor, Musician

www.soundcloud.com/oliverleonidas

Oliver is a young, highly accomplished and professional bass guitarist based in the UK. Having worked with an impressive number of clients already, he is building a strong reputation as an exciting performer and musician. Recently graduating with a first class honours in Popular Music at Leeds College of Music, the time spent studying allowed Oliver to intensively practice, network, write and perform. Joining Leeds leading grunge revivalists, Arizona Bay exposed him to a vast amount of musical exposure throughout the UK. They released multiple highly regarded albums and also performed at Leeds Festival '11 to name but a few achievements. Other bands joined have included The Animus, Craig Antony Band, Coral Caves including working alongside many of Leeds upcoming talented acts. Oliver is also known for his skills in guitar, piano and production with a strong knowledge in music theory. Contact: olis.bass@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 07899 751479

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Bass Guitar Playalong. Soul & Jazz Compi
AVAILABLE FOR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, SESSIONS, DEPS, TEACHING I've not posted a playalong in a
The Jive Doctors - SHOWREEL
The Jive Doctors are a 7 piece function band based in the uk. If you like what you see then check ou
Arizona Bay Album Teaser Trailer
A small glimpse into the process behind the recording of Arizona Bay's first full length album. Chec
U Can't Hold No Groove (Victor Wooten co
My arrangement of the well known Victor Wooten track 'U Can't Hold No Groove (if you ain't got no po
Cause We've Ended as Lovers (cover)
Cover of the Jeff Beck arrangement of Cause We've Ended as Lovers. Enjoy! Please subscribe to my cha
Jesus Christ Pose Soundgarden Bass Guita
A cover of Soundgarden's, Jesus Christ Pose on the 1991 album Badmotorfinger. Not an exact version,
Come Together (Acoustic Guitar Cover)
Enjoy. Please subscribe and see my other videos. I recorded this into Logic, video recorded also i
Waves - Guthrie Govan
My highly ambitious 2nd attempt at Waves by Guthrie Govan on Erotic Cakes. Please subscribe to my ch

Physical Details

Height:185 cm / 6ft 1in Waist:81 cm / 32in
Weight:80 kg / 176 lbs Shoe size:11.0 UK / 12.0 US / 45.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair colour:Brown
Skin colour:Olive Hair length:Short
Eye colour:Green Hair type:Wavy

Experience

2013

  • Iberostar Hotels & Resorts : Bass Guitarist, School of Rock/British Invasion, Alcudia, Mallorca, Spain
  • The Motown Express Featuring The Angelettes : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • Kabuki Function band : Dep Bassist, Leeds Snowriders Ball, Leeds, UK
  • Roxie Wilde, A Tribute To The Legends Of Rock : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK

2012

  • Jive Doctors funk & soul function band : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • NoTreble Video Feature : Featured video on notreble.com, Leeds, UK
  • Adele, Hometown Glory Tribute Act : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • The Sugar Beats Function Band : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • Leeds Civic Arts Guild Awards Evening : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • Artforms, North Leeds Music Centre : Teaching Assistant, Leeds, UK
  • NoTreble Player Spotlight : Featured Article on notreble.com, Leeds, UK
  • THEMUSICstudy : Bass Guitar Tutor, Leeds, UK
  • Graduated from Leeds College of Music : 1st Class Honours, Leeds, UK
  • Craig Antony Band (original band) : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • Arconist (original band) : Session Bassist, Leeds, UK

2011

  • That's Entertainment, Lidos Amateur Dramatics : Session Guitarist & Bassist, Leeds, UK
  • The Animus (original band) : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • Leeds Festival : Performed with Arizona Bay, Leeds, UK
  • Coral Caves (original band) : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • Coral Caves EP 'Sometimes Shine', Produced by Barkley Mckay : Session Bassist, Leeds, UK
  • Recorded Arizona Bay's debut album 'Refuse' : Bassist/Co-Producer, Huddersfield, UK

2009

  • Received bass tuition from Colin Sutton : Leeds College of Music ('12), Leeds, UK
  • Arizona Bay (original band) : Bass Guitarist, Leeds, UK
  • Began studying at Leeds College of Music : BA(hons) Popular Music Studies, Leeds, UK
  • Finished studying at The Manchester College : Triple Distinction, Leeds, UK
  • Superhero Soundtrack (themed charity concert) : Raised over £300 for Christies Cancer Support, Manchester, UK
  • O.D.D, Ambient/Acoustic trio : Bassist/Composer, Manchester, UK
  • KHS, Search For A Star Winners Night : Bass Guitar Soloist, Knutsford, UK
  • Oliver Tsakonas : Professional Bass Guitarist, Composer, Session Musician, Producer, Teacher, Leeds, UK

2008

  • BBC Radio Manchester interview : Live radio interview with i:Candy, Manchester, UK
  • Supported Simon Webbe at the Great Northern Run : With i:Candy for the Great Northern Run in conjunction with Key 103, Manchester, UK
  • Fallen From Autumn (original band) : Recording Bassist, Leeds, UK
  • Orange Road (original band) : Session Bassist, Manchester, UK

2007

  • Began Studying at The Manchester College : BTEC National Diploma Music Performance, Manchester, UK
  • i:Candy/Venus as a Boy (original band) : Bass Guitarist, Manchester, UK
  • KHS, Search For A Star : Winner of talent competition through bass solo, Knutsford, UK

2006

  • Winner of KHS Talent Competition, 'November Rain' : Bass Guitarist, Knutsford, UK
  • Knutsford High School Swing Band : Bass Guitarist, Knutsford, UK
  • Function Band : Ongoing function band available for parties and weddings. Bassist, Knutsford, UK
  • Joseph & His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (production) : Bass Guitarist, Knutsford, UK
  • Knutsford High School : 9 A-C GCSE's, Knutsford, UK

Acting

Acting experience:Previous unpaid speaking roles

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

UK EnglishUK Posh
I am confident in front of a camera and open minded to any possible work offered

Music

Move
Original song written for The Animus. Bass, guitar & production by me. Mixed by James Carey
Guitar ability:ExpertVocal ability:Backing vocals
Bass Guitar ability:ExpertVocal range:Tenor
Keyboard ability:IntermediateLike to join a band:Yes

Singing styles

PopRock

Favourite genres

PopRockIndieMetal
ElectronicHip-hopJazzClassical
Country
Influences:Pearl Jam,  Led Zeppelin,  Biffy Clyro,  Foo Fighters,  Radiohead,  Jamiroquai,  Stevie Wonder,  Jaco Pastorius,  Fleet Foxes,  Them Crooked Vultures,  Soundgarden,  The Red Hot Chili Peppers,  Janek Gwizdala & More
The Sugar Beats 6 piece Function Band
Oliver is the Bass guitarist
Leeds, United Kingdom
Pop / Jazz
As a professional bassist, everything I do, I believe in benefitting the musicians I am playing with. Through 8+ years of bass playing and over 12 years studying music, my vast experience so far has taught me what works and what doesn't. I am very passionate about music and also very versatile to fit what sound each band requires while at the same time, adding my own characteristics.

Equipment:

Basses:
Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass
Fender Precision Bass Custom
Fender Fretless Jazz Bass

Guitars:
Fender Stratocaster
Lorenzo Acoustic Guitar

Amps:
Hartke HA5500
Hartke VX410
Hartke VX115
Peavey Microbass combo

Effects:
Ashdown Bass Envelope Filter
BOSS Limiter/Enhancer LM-3
BOSS Bass Overdrive ODB-3
BOSS Octave OC-2
EHX Little Big Muff
EHX Octave Multiplexer
Taurus T-DI Preamp
TC Electronic Polytune
Line 6 Pod version 2.0 (with channel switcher)
Diago Gigman Pedalboard

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