derylgallant + Musician in Charlottetown, PE

ABOUT

Deryl Gallant has been involved in the PEI music scene for over 30 years. From garage band beginnings to a classical degree in double bass, Deryl has become a sought after performing, touring, recording, and instructing bassist. Most recently Deryl has been working with: Amanda Jackson, Route 225, Tara MacLean, Trinity Bradshaw, Anica, Winterjazz, and more. Deryl has tracked bass on more than 30 recordings in his career. In 2015 he received the Music PEI Musician of the Year award and was selected by the PEI Jazz and Blues festival as the Doug Riley Artist.

In 2024, Deryl was honoured by the East Coast Music Association Board of Directors with the Musician's Achievement Award which recognizes a session musician who exemplifies professionalism and quality musicianship on recordings and/or live performances of East Coast music.

Screen name:

derylgallant

Member since:

Aug 03 2015

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Instrument experience:

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Cello:

Intermediate

Drums:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Moderate

Piano:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Upright bass:

Advanced

MUSIC