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I'm Samuel Bedingfield, a professional bassist with over ten years of touring, recording, and television experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering solid grooves, accurate sight-reading, and versatile playing across genres, while keeping a reliable and engaging stage presence. From 2016 to 2025 I performed with Kelsea Ballerini on arenas, TV shows, and cruise ships, in addition to recording and live work with various artists since 2010. I pride myself on quick chart reading, adaptability, and locking in with rhythm sections across styles, always aiming for a seamless musical connection with the whole team.…I'm Samuel Bedingfield, a professional bassist with over ten years of touring, recording, and television experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering solid grooves, accurate sight-reading, and versatile playing across genres, while keeping a reliable and engaging stage presence. From 2016 to 2025 I performed with Kelsea Ballerini on arenas, TV shows, and cruise ships, in addition to recording and live work with various artists since 2010. I pride myself on quick chart reading, adaptability, and locking in with rhythm sections across styles, always aiming for a seamless musical connection with the whole team.

Samuel Bedingfield

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I'm Samuel Bedingfield, a professional bassist with over ten years of touring, recording, and television experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering solid grooves, accurate sight-reading, and versatile playing across genres, while keeping a reliable and engaging stage presence. From 2016 to 2025 I performed with Kelsea Ballerini on arenas, TV shows, and cruise ships, in addition to recording and live work with various artists since 2010. I pride myself on quick chart reading, adaptability, and locking in with rhythm sections across styles, always aiming for a seamless musical connection with the whole team.…I'm Samuel Bedingfield, a professional bassist with over ten years of touring, recording, and television experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering solid grooves, accurate sight-reading, and versatile playing across genres, while keeping a reliable and engaging stage presence. From 2016 to 2025 I performed with Kelsea Ballerini on arenas, TV shows, and cruise ships, in addition to recording and live work with various artists since 2010. I pride myself on quick chart reading, adaptability, and locking in with rhythm sections across styles, always aiming for a seamless musical connection with the whole team.

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I’m Samuel Bedingfield, a professional bassist with over ten years of touring, recording, and television experience. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering solid grooves, accurate sight-reading, and versatile playing across genres, while keeping a reliable and engaging stage presence.

From 2016 to 2025 I performed with Kelsea Ballerini on arenas, TV shows, and cruise ships, in addition to recording and live work with various artists since 2010. I pride myself on quick chart reading, adaptability, and locking in with rhythm sections across styles, always aiming for a seamless musical connection with the whole team.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Bassist at Kelsea Ballerini

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025

Performed over 500 live shows worldwide, spanning arenas and festivals to late-night television appearances (SNL) and award shows. Supported major tours as both headliner and opening act. Featured as main-act bassist on two cruise ship engagements. Collaborated with MDs, crew, and artists to adapt to diverse stage environments.

Session & Live Bassist at Various Artists

January 1, 2010 - Present

Recorded bass tracks for pop, R&B, country, and rock artists in studio and remote settings. Provided live support for artists in televised appearances, festivals, and private events. Known for quick chart reading, adaptability, and locking in with rhythm sections across styles.