Jason Fernandes

Jason Phillip Fernandes (born 5th January 1985 in Peckham, London) is a Bermondsey-based bassist of Goan Indian descent for funk-rock band Strange Chocolate.

The second of three children from parents of Goan Indian and Portuguese heritage, Jason was a relatively late bloomer in terms of musical activity, and he originally played guitar with long time best friend Steven Long. Wanting to join as a guitarist for the band that Daryl and Harriet Castillo (both of whom went to the same secondary school and Catholic parish as him) have been a part of for several years, they encouraged him to pick up bass instead, due to having two other guitarists already, and that the band have lacked a full-time bassist for over 5 years. Officially joining the band in 2005, he would then help provide much-needed regular rehearsal space, which would be their local church hall. Not long after the band became known as Strange Chocolate, Jason started playing his first gigs and then part of Replugged in New Cross at the start of 2006. Since then, Jason has been part of the backbone of the group, and has been lauded for his improvement and proficiency on bass guitar.

Jason is also part of D4 Promotions with bandmates Daryl and Harret, and friend Steven Long.

Bass guitars

 * Squier Affinity Jazz Bass in black (2nd hand) - 2005-2007
 * Ibanez SR500 active bass in brown mahogany (2nd hand) - 2007-present

Amplifier

 * Hartke B60 112 (60W)- 2005-2010
 * Ashdown MAG 300 EVO II 115 (307W) - 2010-present

Effects

 * Behringer Bass V-Amp (used in preamp/effects loop)