Training...

• 1970-1973: Piano lessons - Craig's piano teacher was a retired concert pianist who spent most of his time travelling the globe.  When he got back in town much of Craig's lesson time was spent looking at travel pictures.
• 1975: Bass guitar lessons - Craig attempted to take 3 or 4 formal lessons on bass but got bored. 
• 1974 - Present  - The most effective learning for Craig has come in the form of on the job experience and spending countless hours playing along with recordings.

Other Talents/Expertise... 

• vocals  (lead & background - bass/baritone range)
• acoustic guitar
• keyboard (basic)
• worship leader (Grantham BIC: 2004-2005; Harrisburg BIC 2005-2007)
• worship service design committee member (Grantham BIC: 2004-2005)
• worship technology team leader (audio & projection) (1976-2001)
• bass player and driver with Karen Wheaton (1981-1982)
• bass player, driver and road manager with Marvin Matthews (1982)
• agent/office manager with Marvin Matthews (1986)
• bass player and luggage crew chief with Festival of Praise/Spurrlows (1982-1983)                           

Session Work...

• 1980 - Second Chance (Christian Pop/Rock/Funk/Jazz)
• 1999 - Brother-2-Brother (Christian Rap)
• 2006 - 3 Days Journey  (Christian Rock/Pop)
• 2007 - Nathan Isaac & Muse, "Joy" (live Jazz)
• 2008 - United Voices of Praise:  (Urban Gospel)

Tools of the Trade...

• Conklin Groove Tools GTBD-7 Bill Dickens Signature seven string bass guitar
• Vantage VA900B bass guitar  (the "Tone Monster")
• Cort Curbow 5 five string bass guitar with Aguilar electronics and Bartolini pickup upgrades
• Ergo five string electric upright bass ("The Joy Stick")
• Eden Nemesis NA650 bass amplifier
• Avatar SB112 Delta LF speaker cabinet
• Zoom B2.1u multi-effects pedal (Craig uses effects sparingly; at the most, a little reverb or chorus)
• Radial Engineering "Bassbone"
• Tacoma DM-10 acoustic guitar
• Tacoma EKK19-C acoustic guitar customized for Craig by Tacoma Guitars

A few of Craig's musical influences...

Abraham Laboriel, Sr.,  Brian Bromberg, Nathan East, Marcus Miller, Wayman Tisdale and Verdine White.

Some of the very talented folks with whom Craig has had the privilege of working... 

More Trivia for those who still haven't had enough...

Family Trivia:   Craig and his wife, Lynda, were married August 3, 1985.   They have two sons, Ryan and Corey, and a silky-poo (silky terrier/toy poodle mix) pup named Marty.

Favorite Foods:  barbecue ribs, prime rib, crab cakes, fresh corn on the cob, collard greens, and sour cherry pie (especially Lynda's!).

Favorite Vacation Spots: Duck, NC;  St. Augustine, FL;  Disney World;  Nashville, TN; Gatlinburg, TN.

Favorite Authors:  A.W. Tozer, Rick Warren, Gary Thomas

Bass Guitar Facts:  Craig hase never owned a Fender bass but would consider buying one if it made the difference in getting a gig / recording project that he really wanted to do.   Also, he would like to assure everyone that just because he plays a bass with seven strings he only uses all seven when appropriate --- typically when soloing or emulating a guitar in a small ensemble setting.

Playing Fact:  Craig is a "lefty" who plays "righty".

Dream bass:  Clover Avenger 6 (blackburst) or Clover Xpression xp15.6 ... in the event anyone feels led to bless him with one!

Work History
OK, the truth of the matter is, Christian music has never really paid enough to make ends meet for Craig.  Here is a listing of the jobs he has held through the years that have helped support him in his love of music...