Just because you play an instrument that most people use to play Mozart’s greatest hits, doesn’t mean that you have to be stuck in the 18th century too. String instruments are beautiful, don’t quit on it just because you don’t like classical music. (This need not apply to bass players. Everybody making music in all fields needs more of us bass types.)

Try checking out some music that involves unique use of the instrument:
The Turtle Island Quartet
Yo-Yo Ma - “Obrigado Brazil” or “Hush”
The Cinematic Orchestra
Portishead - “Roseland NYC Orchestra”
Regina Carter
Yellowcard
Dave Matthews Band
The genres of Bluegrass, traditional Irish, and Country
the soundtrack from the movie “Waking Life”

Also, you can buy an electronic pickup to allow you to play just about any kind of music. The jazz realm might be an area of interest to you.

Best wishes for a newfound interest in your instrument,
Jared