MindFunk

Jeff Virgo

Virgo is a native New Yorker who has been an active force in the studio and club scene since the early 80’s.

He has backed both the famous and the infamous alike lending his talents as a sideman to a very diverse range of projects, which include rock, pop, funk, techno, dance, blues, fusion and experimental music. Some of the highlights of this being: 5 years as Bassist and Musical Director for VON LMO – recognized as the father of No Wave and industrial music, Off Broadway and Theater Row orchestra pit work, A stint on Capitol Records with 2.5D (with drum giant, Pete Zeldman) A workshop instructor at the Drummers Collective in NYC for Funk and Odd Time signature classes, Recording sessions and gigs with David Byrne sidemen Mauro Refosco and Todd Turkisher as well as P-Funk Allstars Nowell Haskins and Nate Shider. 20+ years as a high profile traditional and New Media Sound Designer/Producer. Since 1995, his bass, guitar and percussion work, sound designs, compositions and productions have been placed in American Prime Time TV, Regional and Internationally Syndicated TV, Public Broadcasting, International Ad Campaigns, Games, Professional Sports and Disney Productions.

In Sweden, Virgo tours and records with legendary rockers, The Leather Nun (Lädernunnan) and continues to compose and produce for international interactive ad campaigns, TV, games and radio.

Endorsements include EBS Bass Amplification and Kala UBasses

 

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