Bass Electric in Charlottesville

I am a Nashville-based bass player that has played on several platinum albums and singles as well as Grammy and Emmy winning songs. You might have heard me on a country song like Girl Crush or Pontoon by Little Big Town or on a singer-songwriter song by Matt Nathanson or Juliana Hatfield. I love my job, and I hope that it is evident in my playing.

I am a professional studio musician/film & tv music producer specializing in bass, guitars, keys, drum programming as well as mixing and mastering. I have worked on many critically-acclaimed records & look forward to playing on yours! My work has been featured on the Today Show, ESPN, BBC, CMC as well as radio stations around the globe.

Credits include Passenger, Ed Sheeran, Declan ORourke, Dope Lemon. I am a bass player currently living in Nashville. I'm well versed in recording bass tracks for artists all over the world in my home studio. The internet is an amazing place for people to connect, and I will provide bass for your project.

Grammy nominated bassist in 2021 ! For many years, I have worked for and with hundreds of artists and producers in varying styles around the world. I love getting the right tone, the right part, and making the songs happen through your vision. Please contact me and let's talk !

Hi, I'm a songwriter, singer, player, and home producer. I think it's important to bring affordable session services to the passionate amateur. The reality of the music business is that few are going to make a living at it, but this shouldn't keep people from being able to realize their artistic visions.

Nashville veteran songwriter/producer/player with golden ears.

John Athayde is a musician, producer, and remixer based in Charlottesville, Virginia. After numerous years in the DC music scene with Honor By August (bass, keys, vocals), Juniper Lane (guitar, keys, vocals), and No Second Troy (bass), he moved to a farm and setup shop in the barn. He records and performs as Rotoscope and Boboroshi & Kynz