tim petro: bass
In the early 90’s I fell in love with the work of a bass player named Les Claypool. At the time, I had played other instruments before, many other instruments, but felt there was something new that the bass could offer me. I talked with my dad forever about buying a bass to no avail. Then, one day, he drove me to a store far away to buy a guitar. Not really what I had in mind.
I read books on how to play the guitar to get me started learning. Even though it wasn’t exactly what I wanted to play, I decided it would do. Later, I met some guys who had a band and I got to play their instruments when they weren’t practicing. I was on that bass anytime I could get near it! Unfortunately, my dad got transferred to Atlanta and I had to leave that behind.
Shortly after moving, I got a decent paying job and saved some cash. I took a long drive from Alpharetta to Carrollton and bought a Washburn XB-5. I have been playing bass in and out of bands ever since.
Question & Answers
What gear do I use?
1999 Carvin LB76F
1993 Carvin LB76
1998 Warwick Thumb5 Bolt on
My rackspace includes: Line6 BassPOD Pro, ART VLA tube pre amp (sometimes), and an Audio Centron 1650 power amp. I use a Peavey Pro Series 4x10 and Mesa Boogie Diesel 15.
Musical Influences » Bands:
Alice In Chains, Vic Wooten, Rush, and Joe Satriani
Musical Influences » Bassists:
Geddy Lee, Victor Wooten and Les Claypool (but I don’t play like any of them)
Do I prefer performing, writing or recording?
Performing, Writing and Recording:
I love everything about recording, from new gear to mic setup. I like playing on stage too. Writing is definately last on the list for me.
First band I was in?
I guess the first structured band would have been Atterahpla
One reason why I play and write music?
Because I enjoy it…. A lot.
If i wasn't in Shadow Life?
I would still be playing music in my guest bedroom.
What's something some people don't know about me?
I can appreciate a good song in any genre except “stoner- rock"
My Favorites
Music: See "What's something some people don't know about me?" above.
Movies: Kung Pow: Enter the Fist
Games: Day of Defeat (Go Victory Party =[Vp]= !!!!), Battlefield 2, Call of Duty
Books: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (the whole series is awesome)
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and many more
Food: I love Italian and of course a good hamburger
Drink: No favorites here. I’ll drink almost anything liquid
Current TV Show: Gray’s Anatomy is about the only show I will go out of my way to watch.
Bands/Artists: Bouncing Souls, Alice In Chains, Dead Kennedys, Dream Theater, Transatlantic, and my favorite band ever….The Who
Hobby: Brazilian Jui Jitsu, soccer, and wasting time on Myspace
Wild Animal: The Georgia Thrasher. Watch out! It’s a mean bird.
known to kick serious ass when faced with lightning, sharks and Canadians.
Sport: I think I have made it clear that I am a hockey nut.
Band Biographies:
guitars, keys, bg vocals
bass, multiple other instruments
drums, percussion
kardes
bass (on our recorded tracks)
Johnny Key
lead vocals (on some songs)
Kenny Keith
lead vocals (on other songs)