Today we’d like to introduce you to Buddy Mohmed.
Hi Buddy, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Started playing guitar as a preteen, got ‘recruited’ to the Sunset H.S. ‘jazz band’ to play guitar solos, so I enrolled in orchestra to learn to read music, and fell in love with the bass violin. Practiced all day every day, and won a position in Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Added ‘classical’ music to my jazz/rock/blues/improv skills.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My family couldn’t afford instruments or lessons. My h.s. graduation ‘present’ was my mom cosigning for a loan for a plywood bass. One of my close friends joined the ‘Hare Krishna’ movement, and gifted me his telecaster. That’s how I acquired my first instruments.
I got scholarships to pay for music school and lessons.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I play bass violin, guitars, bass guitar, Greek bazouki, and percussion. I also write music.
I’ve played and composed for theater and dance, including Off Broadway in NYC, and Cirque du Soleil..
I’ve toured with my band ‘American Bedouin’ as well as with Cirque, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Billy Preston, Kidd Jordan, and many others.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
I was the bass player for the original lineup of Cafe Noir, playing and writing for the first album.
I used to spend an hour everyday putting clown makeup on for my role as musician with Cirque du Soleil ‘Corteo’.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://buddymohmed.com
- Instagram: @buddymohmed
- Facebook: Buddy Mohmed
- LinkedIn: Buddy Mohmed
- Youtube: https://Youtube.com/buddymohmed
Image Credits
Elizabeth M. Claffey
