Artist description Trip, whether solo as himself, or in one of the various incarnations of Cement Mixer (his 'pet project') is immensely entertaining, and equallyas talented! The musical experience has been best-described as "Tripindicular!"

Music Style Solo Bass, Fusion/Pop/Jazz/Instrumental/Vocals

Musical Influences Paul McCartney, Michael Manring, Rush, Victor Wooten, Level 42, Tears for Fears.

Similar Artists Trip Wamsley, Michael Manring, Mark King, Sting, Victor Wooten.

Artist History Trip credits the fateful day early in 1982 when he heard "Silly Love Songs" by Wings as the day he decided that music was for him. He would often accompany his band-director father to area music stores where he would see bass guitars. The young Trip thought basses were, as he puts it, "...big guitars for dumb people...". (We've learned to appreciate Trip's dry sense of humor...) Trip's school had a bass that was not being used, so he brought it home and learned to play "Summer Nights" from the movie "Grease". With his first song under his belt and some new-found confidence, Trip set out to make music with a friend who had recently started playing drums. Their association lasted for many years, much of that time without a guitarist. Forced by the circumstance, Trip's playing took on both the rhythmic bass and melodic lead roles, a situation which gave him an appreciation of the musical possibilities. Trip is quick to credit his drummer friend, who played with incredible speed and an absolute lack of respect for the downbeat, as an inspiration to study the bass more seriously. Play "in the pocket..." as he says. For many years, Trip was the bassist in the band "Snidley Whiplash", and now performs with the group "Cement Mixer" in addition to his solo gigs. He studied with Michael Manring in 1991 and 1992, which was an experience Trip says consisted of scathing invective and brutal honesty. Trip credits Michael with the phrase "...be deep wide awake and slow...". We can relate. Recent live appearances include the Winter NAMM in Los Angeles, California during January of1999.

Group Members Trip Wamsley, with guest artists: Bob Bowers, Richard Bourk, Keith Thomas, Todd Bragg, Danielle Glenn, Garett Buell, Michael Rybyski, Ryan Bullington, Philemon Hammerskyold, Buckie Feldman, & Tim Dugas.

Instruments Zon fretless basses, Alembic Basses, drums, guitars, vocals

Albums 'dancing about architecture' & 'the difference engine'

Press Reviews Positive reviews in Bass Player Magazine, as well as a number of underground, electronic and christian music publications!Here's a link to a review by a fan:http://www.tollbooth.org/features/trip.html

Additional Info Over a half dozen COMPLETE and completely free mp3 tunes available from his website!

Location Lake Charles, Louisiana - USA

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