I’m Dave Porter. I’ve been a working musician for over 30 years, with a life spent on stages, in studios, and locked into the low end. What started at age twelve on a bedroom floor with a stack of Beatles records grew into a career touring with bands, playing hundreds of recording sessions, and exploring just about every corner of the bass universe.

 

Along the way, I fell hard for jazz, fusion, and progressive rock, drawing inspiration from players like Geddy Lee, John Entwistle, Chris Squire, and Stanley Clarke. That curiosity still drives everything I do.

 

This site features my original music and video links from my YouTube channel. Just Play Bass features in-depth bass guitar and gear demos, honest reviews, and real-world playing examples. No hype, no shortcuts, just the sound and feel of great instruments in the hands of someone who’s actually lived with them.

 

Thanks for visiting!