Ted “Blyss” Gould is a versatile and seasoned bassist whose musical journey began in the famous Treme neighborhood of New Orleans, La. Putting the needs of the music before his own, he has made a name for himself as a groove oriented musician who is equally comfortable in the studio, on the stage or in the orchestra pit. Since relocating the San Francisco Bay Area Blyss played with many well known local artists and ensembles in addition to national recording and touring acts like R&B singer Jon B , Vh1 Soul artist Nya Jade and Urban Punk featuring Black Eyed Peas protege H20 & American Idol Season 3 Finalist LaToya London.

While supporting an eclectic array of artists, Blyss has opened for Outkast, Evanescence, Maroon 5, the Dave Mathews Band, the Roots, Raphael Saadiq and has played and recorded with members of Michael Bolton, Shania Twain, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder & David Bowie’s backing bands. In 2011 he received a Bachelor of Arts in Music from California State University, East Bay where his focus was classical double bass.

In addition to various freelance gigs in and around the Bay Area he plays with the 6:13 Band and Orchestra at Neighborhood Church in Castro Valley, Ca., Bridges Community Church in Los Altos, Ca.  He also works with two non-profit organizations  that provide  Music education to elementary school students in Foster City and Redwood City, Ca.

Blyss is available for instruction, in-person and internet recording sessions, clinics, live performances, musical theater productions, touring and spot dates.

Contact: sonofabass@gmail.com