SKILLS:
- Live Performances
- Electric Bass
- Electric Resonator
- Slide Guitar
- Baritone Vocals
- Voiceover
- Audio Engineer
- Producer
- Business Owner
AVAILABILITY:
- Promotional Tours
- Audio/Video
- Live Streaming
- TV
- Radio
- Personal Appearances
EDUCATION:
*Major:
- Associates of Business
*Minor:
- Commercial Art
*Related Coursework:
- Media/TV
- Productions Studio
- Equipment Training
Roger McClain is an accomplished bassist and freelance performing artist looking for a multi year contract deal with compensation commensurate to the level of experience and extraordinary talent he has developed over 30 years in the performance arts industry.
Roger has extensive experience with touring, producing, directing, audio engineering, and also starring in live concerts, various stage performances, audio recording, video, and livestreaming studio productions; voiceover acting; stage announcing; multiple recording studio setups; and is also an owner and producer of Rubber City Recording Studio and PolymerCityRecords.com in Akron, Ohio.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Accomplished Freelance Electric Bass Player | (1985-Present)
American Federation of Musicians Local 24 Akron Ohio
As a bass player Roger has performed over 2500 live gigs, specializing in vintage rock, R & B, blues and country music.
He can also double with Electric Resonator, Slide Guitar, and Baritone Vocals.
Live Concert or Theatrical Venue Professional bassist includes backline equipment, vintage 1976 Fender jazz bass guitars, 1975 Ampeg V4 SVT, Marshall 50W half stack, Fender Super Reverb, 16 channel digital audio workstation, audio/video live streaming.
Rubber City Recording Studio / PolymerCityRecords.com | (2012-Present)
Producer/Owner/Partnership
- Experience/ Audio Engineering
- Live/Studio Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Vocals
- Back Line Rigs, Line Array PA Systems Full Frequency Hi Q
- Full Range plus Subwoofer Systems, Wireless, Monitoring,
- Digital Consoles, Power 40kw
- Build and design studios construction at several locations all across NE Ohio.
Producing and promoting The Vaudeville Revival Show featuring Zamarra the Shape Shifter and Roger McClain (bassist/vocals), regional tour, steampunk costuming and wardrobe, extensive publicity and promotional campaign.
Author | (Present)
Published
Author of the E Book: “The Musicians Secret Weapon,” an instructional book based on the musical circle of fifths. Color cover, paperback instructional book available Feb. 2017
Aquarius Rising Summer of Love Pop Rock Orchestra | (2007-2012)
On Tour with the 1967 tribute show dedicated to the underground thru commercial music of the 60’s counterculture. Produced as a 10 to 12 piece modern orchestra featuring a musical director and also technical staff. A very successful musical adventure.
Cleveland Fats Blues Band | (1997-2010)
On Tour performed as bassist, classic and original blues and jazz with New Orleans flair. Cleveland Fats is a virtuoso of the guitar. Live performances with the great Robert Lockwood from the family of Mississippi bluesman legend Robert Johnson.
Roger also performed bass on several tracks and albums with Cleveland Fats.
Class of ’57 Greased Lightning The Flashbacks | (1985-1996)
On Tour performed bass and vocals American classic rock-n-roll, vintage 50’s and 60’s working nostalgic show bands. Local regional professional performances including high profile opening day at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
Chimo! Hard Rock Band
On Tour 70’s rock and roll.
Primetime Recording / Replay Music | (1997)
Professional recording studio training set-up, retail store sales NAMM’97 Los Angeles, teacher private student lessons
Group One Broadcasting TV/23 uhf | (1988-1992)
Board Op Master Control
Board Op Master Control 3rd class FCC license, Live at 11pm news, overnight broadcast control.
Special Interest (2016)
Consultation and personal instruction by Lakota Sioux Tribe Medicine Man: Floyd “Looks for Buffalo” Hand Oct. 2016.
Portfolio Highlights
Leadership
- Embodies the highest standards of loyalty, integrity and personal behavior continuously.
- Trusted to make strategic decisions as needed.
- Exercises mature judgment and meticulous attention to detail.
Talent and Creativity
- Performance Touring.
- Electric Bassist with Road Ready Equipment Rig.
- Doubles with Electric Resonator, Slide Guitar, and Baritone Vocals.
- Stage Announcer, Voiceovers, Audio Engineering.
- Acting, Singing, Producing, Directing.