Ian M. Perge
1579 Hampton Knoll Drive
Akron, OH 44313-4856
Phone number upon request
ian@ianperge.com
http://www.ianperge.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am a bassist with more than twelve years of experience in the fields of pop, rock, alternative, dance, metal, and industrial music.  I have obtained an advanced working experience in both studio (1" analog, 2" analog, ADAT, Pro Tools and other digital media) master and demo sessions, as well as live situations (Industry showcases, various colleges and clubs).  As of September 2001 I am also a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. (ASCAP)


EDUCATION

Transylvania University.  January 2001 – May 2002.  Political Science major (emphasis on pre-law studies) and Sociology minor (emphasis on gender/class/race inequality) with general courses for Undergraduate Degree.  Currently on medical leave. 

Nassau Community College. September 1997 – December 2000. Criminal Justice major.  Dean’s List and honors student.  GPA= 3.76

Syosset High School, Syosset NY. September 1989 - June 1993. Local diploma with General Honors in Music, Social Studies and Technology (Architecture.)  Departmental Academic Award for Technology (Architecture). 

RECORDING/STUDIO EXPERIENCE
 
Backward Password Institute - "Enter". Six-string bass traacks for six song independently released EP. Recorded October 2000 at Countdown Studios, NYC.  Released January 2000.

Stennar - Six-string bass tracks for Industrial//Dance/Rock artist Stennar.  Recorded  December - August 2000 at Tiki, Nightflight, and Ian London studios in NY.  Released on mp3.com, Iuma.com, besonic.com Fall 2000.

Antem – Four and five-string bass tracks for NY based hard rock band.  12 songs total recorded from November 1994 to January 1996 at various Long Island, NY studios.  Independent demo tapes released Spring 1995 and Spring 1996. 


LIVE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
 
"Rockin' for Relief" – concert and festival held for Hurricane Katrina fundraising at the University of Akron.  30 minute fretted and fretless solo bass performance entitled "Music to Sell By" played as ambiance over vendors sales area.  Over $6,400 raised for charity.  April 29th, 2006. 

Backward Password Institute – Bass performances for NYC-based Acoustic rock band at Acme Underground, NYC.  October – December 2000.

Stennar – Bass performances for NYC-based Industrial/Dance/Rock artist Stennar.  Rehearsals from August 1999 – August 2000.  Industry showcase at the “New York Music and Internet Expo,” March 2000.

Vinyl – Bass performance for rock band covering popular artists such as Nine Inch Nails, The Dave Matthews Band, Alice in Chains and others.  Concordia College “Band Bash,” May 1997 – 1999.

Antem – Bass performances for original hard rock band.  Various New York clubs such as“ The Roxy, The Galaxy, and New York Ave.  Fall 1993 – Winter 1995/96.


OTHER WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

United Dairy Farmers Inc. - Customer Service Representative, May - August 2002.  Responsibilities included customer service and food preparation during high traffic/rush periods, money management, and opening/closing duties. 

Hollywood Video - Customer Service Representative/Shift Leader, June - September 2001.  Responsibilities included customer service, money management, opening/closing duties, and overall shift responsibilities.

Blockbuster Video – Customer Service Representative/Assistant manager, November 1994 – December 1995, August 1996 – March 1997.  Responsibilities included hiring and training of new employees, store inventory, banking and money management, opening and closing duties, and customer service.

K-Mart – Customer Service Representative, September 1993 – February 1994.  Responsibilities included cashier training, money management and customer service.  

"Read to Succeed" - Reading tutor, September 2001 - December 2001.  Reading tutor/mentor to disadvantaged youths in the Lexington, KY area.

St. Edwards Wheelchair Basketball Team, Head Coach/Player – September 1993 – June 1997 (player), June 1996 – June 1997 (coach),  Coaching and supervision of disabled children and young adults ages 6 to 20 for Long Island, NY wheelchair basketball team.  Organization of regional and local games and tournaments.  “Most Improved Player (Senior Division)” Award winner, 1996.


AWARDS AND HONORS
 
Nassau Community College - Dean’s List Honor Roll.  September 1999 – January 2001.

Nassau Community College – Honors program student.  September 1999 – January 2001.

Nassau Community College – Peer tutor (English) September 1999 – January 2000.

Nassau Community College - Offer of NCC Criminal Justice Dept/Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Internship.  May 1999 (Declined for medical reasons.)

Syosset High School  - Local diploma with General Honors in Music, Social Studies and Technology (Architecture.)  Departmental Academic Award for Technology (Architecture.)


QUOTES AND TESTIMONIALS

"Ian himself is a fine bassist..." - Bryan Beller, LA / Nashville-based bassist / songwriter known for his work in the studio and on the road with such artists as Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Kevin Gilbert, Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa, and Wayne Kramer (MC5) among others

"..It was nice to hear something interesting completely by surprise, and without the ensuing burden of  '...and tell me what you think...' - Sean Malone, Bassist, Chapman Stickist, and principle songwriter for the "Gordian Knot" self-titled and "Emergent" collaboration projects and "Cortlandt" solo release as well as prog-rock supergroup O.S.I., Cynic, Aghora, Spiral Architect, Working Man: A Tribute To Rush, solo artist John Wesley, as well as author of two bass instructional books and instructor of Music Theory at the University of Oregon.

"Ian Perge is a top notch bassist who is incredibly talented and enjoyable to work with, both in studio and stage settings.  He always comes to gigs prepared and knowing all of his music by memory. Ian never fails to put his personal touch on a track.  In addition, I've never seen him need more than two takes to get his best performance on tape. Besides, his midget jokes are hilarious!" - Adam Parness, NYC producer, session guitarist and studio owner.

"Ian is great to work with, and I loved the way the he was able to improvise on any musical idea that we were working with." - NYC artist Stennar.

"Ian Perge is one of the most musical bassists I know (and one of the shortest.)  He brings a certain interesting flavor to his bass lines that's hard to find in other short bass players.  Seriously though - he's not only musical but he's also an awesome guy" - Scott Ferreira, Guitarist, Backwards Password Institute.

Comments on the "Enter" CD by Backward Password Institute...
"The bass playing is excellent... the bass tone is great, and it fits the style of the CD like a glove. I was more entertained by the bass lines than any other element of the CD. Very professional sounding bass work. I honestly think the bass lines are mainly what was able to hold my interest" - "Demented" Dave, professional bassist and former professional Internet Radio owner/DJ for Digital Dementia/Dementia Radio.com.

"Fucking good work, you're the shit! I let Reuben (Guitarist - BoB) listen to it a little before he left for LA and we decided that you kick! Nice work, Ian!" - Noelle Perriera, drummer/webmaster for BoB and owner of Hebdomas Arts.

"You're an honest-to-god musician, not a cripple's cripple, a hardwired New Yorker, and a genuinely nice guy" - Alejandra Ospina.

"For a boy, Ian Perge is quite the angry chick!" - Elizabeth McKeever - Random angry chick/trusted confidant. (Okay, I know what you’re thinking – “This has nothing to do with the man’s ability as a bassist!”  I agree, but would you pass up a quote like that?  Hell, it’s going on my business cards.)


ON-LINE SAMPLES

Sample page

MySpace Music Profile with full songs.