Nevin White
Bass & Vocals


You can reach Nevin via email at:
nevin@misstakenband.com

Years Playing: 25+ Years
Birthday: May 25th
Birthplace: Hospital
Nickname: Nev
Influences: Tower of Power, Paul McCartney, Jaco Pastorious and anyone I'm Jamming with
Favorite Bands: Too many to mention
Hobbies: Favorite Foods
Favorite Movies: The Jerk, Dumb and Dumber and Jackie Chan movies
Favorite Song(s) to play: all. 
Favorite Equipment: Fender Bass and Eden amplification
Most Memorable Stage Performance: Still to come...

Nevin White’s four-string prowess stems from more than twenty-five years of playing experience and a strange mix and appreciation for several musical genres. During high school, Nev was a student in concert band and orchestra but quickly migrated to the fat tones 
of Big Band. Equipped with musical theory and the inspiration from the virtuoso bassist, Jaco Pastorious, Nev found himself immersed in Jazz trios, quartets, and quintets. 

After high school, Nev was holding down the bottom end in local country bands. However, rock music was more appealing because it allowed Nev to incorporate musical morsels from his earlier influences. As a utility player, Nev approached each gig with this view: “I try to adapt and apply the knowledge that I have retained from a variety of sources and influences and lay down a bass line that complements the players on the set.”

The bassist of a trio has a more critical role than a bassist of a larger group. There are no corners to hide in and there is a delicate balance that one must walk when providing a foundation in this format. As an unselfish team player, Nev provides the root of the chord structure while simultaneously adding appropriate color. Knowing when to “fill in” and when to hold back comes
from a seasoned hand, and Nev has perfected the
balance between taste and virtuosity.

Many musicians rely on gimmicks, but Nevin draws from internal wells as a source for his insatiable passion to continue to play music. Shakespeare claimed that, “ All the world’s a stage, and we are merely players,” but Nevin needs no paint or fancy costumes. Give him a four-string battleaxe coupled with a strong backbeat, and you’ll get a heartfelt thunderous performance each time he rocks the stage! However, this music warrior also possesses a soft underbelly. His partner, friend and wife, Joey, brings a big smile, a barrel of laughter and immeasurable support.