Conversations with Gabe Maska

Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabe Maska.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Moved to LA from Rio de Janeiro 14 years ago at age 18 to study music at LACM in Pasadena. Worked with many artists and bands since then, even had a residency in Las Vegas in 2021 paying tribute to Kurt Cobain with the 27 show at virgin hotels (never effectively moved out of LA tho). At this point in my life I’m in the process of making a solo acoustic album on which I play all instruments and sing all vocals. During my LA journey I have dealt with a divorce, homelessness and substance abuse issues. I’m 9 months sober now, and very much looking forward to what the future holds for me and my music, which is the main thing that keeps me sane and moving forward.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
As I mentioned before, the divorce, homelessness and substance abuse issues. On top of it all, the cost of living. Constantly having to figure out ways to make more $ can be very exhausting.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a well renowned bassist, I even got to play with Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp thanks to the financial support of fans and friends who know how good of a player I am who made donations totaling $5000 for me to participate and blow Chad’s mind. I’m well known as the best Kurt Cobain tribute artist in Hollywood, acknowledged by producers who have worked with Nirvana and even members of the Foo Fighters. I’ve become a staple of the Sunset Strip since I’ve moved to the area back in 2017.

How do you define success?
Being able to live comfortably doing what you love for a living. No need to live lavishly or to achieve fame, but all good if that so happens.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/gabemaska
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/gabemaska
• Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/user/gabrielmaska
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OFrhjiN2pT7AbR6OLmQPd?si=UiH0F75YRsqlDG_gOUJnmA

Image Credits
George Reed, Chris Evans and Sarah Craig.