Podcasts about Bass guitar

I am sure a lot of Shinedown fans remember my last conversation with bassist Eric Bass back in September 2022 when the band released their “Planet Zero” album (View Interview).Eric released a solo album titled “I Had A Name” and I caught up with him to learn more about the project.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in Feb 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

The Yellowjackets are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band and their bassist, Dane Alderson, has been with them for almost a decade. Together, this band is an iconic pillar of musicality in the Jazz community. They have been massively prolific over the years, and they are releasing their twenty-seventh album, “Fasten Up,” later this month.Join me as we hear about Dane's musical journey, how he came to play with the Yellowjackets, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in March 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Brent-Anthony Johnson may be the amazing bassist you have never heard of, despite his 45-year career as one of the hardest-working musicians in the industry.Brent-Anthony is a Bass Musician Magazine contributor who has shared a veritable wealth of educational and other bass-related pieces. He was an early adopter in online bass education and you will have seen him on Jamplay as well as his current educational website. In addition, he has been super-busy performing with numerous acts both touring as well in the studio, composing, producing, putting on bass clinics, writing bass books and acting as musical director.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in April 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

There is a lot of very exciting music happening in LA. Circle The Earth hails from this fair city with Mike McBay as a founding member and the driving force on the low end. Mike is not only a bass player but also practices medicine and applies his life knowledge to guide the band's efforts. Just like their hometown, Circle the Earth is a very diverse band in a multicultural and generational sense. Their music carries a message of planetary awareness colored with hope for a bright future for all.Join me as we hear about Mike's musical and life journey, how he gets his sound, and the band's plans for the future.Here is Mike McBay!Photo: Donna DymallyThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in January 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

In our earliest years (about 17 years ago) he contributed to Bass Musician with numerous bass-relevant pieces. He is an amazing and talented bass player who also writes music, does arrangements, is a producer, teaches, and has played with a ton of great musical acts.Join me as we hear about David's musical journey, how he gets his sound, and details about his signature Skjold design basses. He shares his plans for the future and how you can hear him in a venue near you.Cover photo: Lisa Jaye | Video photo credits: Katherine Gilraine, Karen Campbell Sadler, Larry Thompson, Lisa Jaye, Lorenzo MillerThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in January 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Just over a decade our good friend Vuyani Wakaba interviewed Chicago bassist Chuck Webb.Since then, Chuck has been super busy. One of his main occupations has been playing bass for musical theater. He is currently playing bass for the Phillip Company US tour of Hamilton.Join me as we get caught up with Chuck and hear details about his experience playing in the pit for my favorite Broadway show.Photos: Farrad Ali, Courtesy of Chuck WebbThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in January 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Watch and Listen to The Dean Von Music Podcast Show, Live out of Las Vegas, Nevada Every Tuesday Night at 6PM PST Music Podcast from around the world45 views • Streamed live on Mar 13, 2025 • Watch and Listen to The Dean Von Music Podcast Show, Live out of Las Vegas, Nevada Every Tuesday Night at 6PM PST Music Podcast from around the worldWelcome to the Dean Von Music Podcast Show – Right here in Las Vegas, Nevada.Are you ready for some kick ass 70's oriented Hard Rock that feeds your mind and gets you inthe mood to get up and dance, well I have just the band for youLet me welcome “Escape The Hive” along with founder Michael Beck, who spent some time touring with Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel and has worked alongside Alice Cooper and many others – Escape The Hive is made up 5 members, Michael Thomas Beck, Lead Vocals, A.D. Adams on Drums & Vocals, Conrad Verela on Guitar & Vocals, Mike Vars on Keyboards &Vocals and Paul Williams on Bass Guitar & Vocals, Conrad has been playing live alongside Alice Cooper and Geoff Tate of Queenrike, Alice holds High Regards for Conrad, speaking about him frequently on his syndicated radio show “Nights with Alice Cooper”.We will be talking about their debut release appropriately named, “This Is Gonna Sting”So Join us LIVE! March 13, 2025 @ 6PM PST for a night you will never forget and learn more about this amazing band “Escape the Hive” – Call in to the show and win a FREE Collectible “Podcast Mug” and chat live with the band, I look forward to see you there!

Last December (2024) some of our very good friends invited us to the Smith Center here in Las Vegas to check out a band I was unfamiliar with, the Huntertones.From the moment they took the stage this six-piece band came out swinging with super high energy and one of the tightest, most entertaining collections of music I have ever heard. Driving the low end, Adam DeAscentis did a superb job of tying the melody and the percussion elements, together with great skill. The horn section reminded me of early Chicago with its precision and smooth unison. And I was pleasantly surprised with Dan's tenor sax tone as it was so full and meaty. I later confirmed that he plays a 1954 Selmer (If I recall correctly); they don't make horns like that anymore.After we thoroughly enjoyed this show, I met Adam and made a connection for us to chat in more detail for this interview.Join me as we hear about Adam's musical journey, how he gets his sound, and interesting details about the Huntertones and their plans for the future.Here is Adam DeAscentis!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in February 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

We go way back with bassist Adam Nitti.He was an early contributor to Bass Musician Magazine with his bass technique pieces. We have enjoyed his music, reviewed his albums, and noted his educational projects; we have followed his trajectory almost as long as we have been in existence. Seeing his bigger-than-life photo at the Ibanez booth during the NAMM shows behind his beautiful signature basses have always been fun.Now we are very pleased to bring you this conversation with Adam where we catch up and talk about his signature basses, and sound chain, as well as projects both present and future.Cover Photo, Shannon FontaineThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in December 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Hailing from Detroit, Jerome Rimson has been laying down the low end for over 55 years. During that timeframe, he has played with some of the biggest names of our time and excelled as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist. As you might imagine, Jerome is a wealth of information as he is part of the ongoing history of our beloved electric bass.Join me as we hear about Jerome's musical journey, how he gets his sound, his plans for the future and so many colorful stories from back in the day.Header Photo, Sharon Quigley.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in December 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Nashville is one of the most iconic music scenes in the United States. Hailing from this super-active city, we have Ryan Jennings, bassist and vocalist for Teddy and the Rough Riders. The band just released their latest album “Down Home” on vinyl and CD, and is loaded with the band's unique Country Rock flavor.Ryan also plays bass for Emily Nenni who has been going strong in the Country Music arena.Join me as we hear about Ryan's musical Journey, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.Photos: Brandon Otto (IG @bottophoto) and Courtesy of Teddy and the Rough RidersThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in November 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I am a big fan of Brazilian music and I remember briefly meeting bassist Pops Magellan at a NAMM show years ago and knew our conversation warranted a longer discussion.For this cover interview, I sat down with her to learn more about her musical journey, laying down the low-end for Adam Lambert, her new EP “Damage”, how she gets her sound and so much more.Here is Pops MagellanPhotos, Jack LuThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in February 2025Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Kebonye Nkloso…I am always fascinated to hear about music from other parts of our planet as much has yet to reach my ears. Hailing from Botswana, Skinflint has been rocking its kind of heavy metal since 2006 with Kebonye Nkloso as the bassist and a founding member. They were inspired by many of our time's great heavy metal bands but chose to branch into specific music based on African spirituality and folklore. The result is unique and not quite like anything I have ever heard.Join me as Kebonye shares his musical journey, how he gets his sound, details about their recent album “Baloi” and the band's plans for the future.Meet Kebonye Nkloso!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in November 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Emma Anzai…I am always excited to chat with bass players from around the world.Emma Anzai is a founding member and the bassist for Australia's Sick Puppies, who have been going strong playing Rock since the late 1990s.  Emma also plays bass for Evanescence.Join me as we hear about Emma's musical journey, how she gets her sound, and her plans for the future.Photo Credit: Alice FischerThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in October 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

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Lately, I have been discovering quite a few multi-instrumentalists who create their music by playing all the instruments involved. The most amazing aspect of this to me is how proficient they are and how the bass plays a significant role in their music.Dave Perry is one such talented musician, and plays all the instruments in the band “Fear of Water”. Not only does he compose and perform all his music but he has had to surmount some serious obstacles to be where he is today.Join me as we learn about Dave's Journey, how he overcame being clinically deaf as an infant, how he gets his sound, the process behind his music, and his plans for the future.I am thrilled to introduce you to Dave Perry!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in October 2024Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyGo to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I always enjoy the opportunity to talk to very seasoned career bass players.Hank Horton is a heavy-hitter vocalist, producer, and bassist who fits into that category. Hank has a diverse skillset where he can play electric for Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (and a ton of other renowned musicians), play upright in the Detroit Symphony, or be excellent in a Broadway pit. I also understand that Hank has been using the Katana-210 Bass Amplifier, typically designed for electric bass, for his upright bass—a unique technique that he says has helped him to elevate his sound in recent years.Join me as we get the low down from Hank Horton himself!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in September 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends. This week's friend is Omar Ruiz-Lopez, with special guest Jason Krivo Flores! We recorded this last week at my home in Portland, OR. Tunes in this episode: * Golden Ticket (0:38) * Moliendo Cafe (25:49) * Grub Springs (50:24) * Monsters (Omar Ruiz-Lopez original) (56:56) * Jeff Sturgeon (1:02:16) * Bonus Track: Cold Surprise (Omar Ruiz-Lopez original) Visit Omar Ruiz-Lopez's website (https://www.omarruizlopez.com/) Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Send Tax Deductible Donations to Get Up in the Cool through Fracture Atlas (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/get-up-in-the-cool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/)

Bonus Episode: Sean Hurley Breaks Down His Most Iconic Basslines Sean Hurley is a renowned bassist of both studio and stage, known for his dynamic playing and musicality among the top artists in Pop and Rock Music. He gained significant recognition as sideman for John Mayer, dating back to the Battle Studies tour (2010), and then continuing on as a session bassist, contributing to some Mayer's most popular hits on Born and Raised, Paradise Valley, and Sob Rock. Hurley also played a crucial role in Robin Thicke's break-out album (The Evolution of Robin Thicke), laying down smooth, groove-driven basslines that helped define Thicke's signature sound and R&B style. Additionally, Hurley toured and recorded with Vertical Horizon during their debut album, adding depth and precision to the band's alternative rock vibe, ultimately leading to several chart-topping hits. Here I'll sit down with Sean to talk about his extensive session career, his iconic bass playing, the gear uses to get his signature sound, and get him to re-create some of his most iconic tones for the biggest hits he played on.   SPONSORS Sweetwater Gear Exchange | Sweetwater's Used Gear Marketplace Sign up FREE with no seller fees when you put your earnings on a Sweetwater gift card https://sweetwater.com/used   Sean's Preferred Amplifier | Ampeg B15  Check out Ampeg's NEW pedal-format B15 & SVT all-in-one DI https://ampeg.com/products/pedals/sgt...   Sean's Preferred Strings | LaBella  La Bella 760FL (43-104) https://www.labella.com/product/760fl/ La Bella RX-N4D (45-65-85-105)  https://www.labella.com/product/rx-n4d/   Sean's Preferred Overdrive | EBS Valve Drive  https://ebssweden.com/content2/effect...   Sean's Preferred Tuner | Peterson StroboStomp  https://www.petersontuners.com/shop/p...   Sean's Preferred Cables | Asterope Pro Studio:  https://www.asterope.com/custom-shop/... Pro Stage: https://www.asterope.com/custom-shop/...   GIVEAWAYS Peterson StroboStomp Mini ($119 value) 1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: vertexeffects   2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, Peterson, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26  4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2   EBS Valve Drive ($399 value)  1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: vertexeffects   2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, EBS, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26 4) One (1) winner will be announced 12/2   Asterope Pro Studio Cable - 10ft. Straight/Straight ($75 value) 1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: vertexeffects   2) Find any of the posts about Sean Hurley starting on November 12, 2024 3) Follow Vertex, Asterope, and Sean and tag a friend in any of the posts between 11/12-11/26 4) Five (5) winners will be announced 12/2

Blues Traveler has always been one of my favorite bands.Whenever “Run Around” would pop up on MTV, I would always drop whatever I was doing to watch. Now, The band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Grammy award-winning album “Four” (I still have my copy from back in the day) with a very cool limited edition purple vinyl record set.Since that early hit record, the band has been going strong and kept very busy touring and releasing albums; it is great to see a band with such continuity and staying power.Tad Kinchla has been playing the bass for Blues Traveler since 1999 and I am thrilled to have a chance to bring you this interview. Join me as we learn about Tad's musical journey, his experiences with Blues Traveler, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.Here is New Jersey's own, Tad Kinchla!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in Oct 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Send us a textA classic Tools of the Trade feature from the early days of TFTRR radio show and podcast. In this episode we shine the spotlight on Rick Danko's fretless Ampeg bass guitar. Deep cuts, rare tracks and Rock Room hi jinx prevails.Support the show

Do you remember back in the day when a certain song came on the radio that just made you feel happy but you didn't know who was playing?This was the case with “Heaven” by Los Lonely Boys. I was glad when I finally found out who the band was as I could look for more of their music. BTW, this tune still makes me smile from the opening few bars.After more than a decade, the news of a new album titled, “Resurrection” came across my desk and the expertly crafted tracks I heard were full of messages of hope and healing, fitting for our times.I was very excited to have the opportunity to chat with the band's bassist, Jojo Garza and to be able to share this conversation. His story is inspiring and his musical journey is quite remarkable. Join me as we hear about how Jojo gets his iconic sound, details about “Resurrection” and the band's plans for the future.Les presento Jojo Garza!This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in September 2024Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyGo to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I just had the opportunity to interview a very talented player, who you might already know, Suzy Starlite. She is our newest contributor here at Bass Musician, and her “Walking the Bass Line” series, is a wealth of incredible information, including gear, history, and insight into the bass world.Join me as Suzy talks about some of the points from her article and so much more.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in August 2024Face Your EarsExplore home recording and music creation with Rich and Justin on 'Face Your Ears'!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyGo to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I am always impressed by musicians who can play and sing simultaneously. I am even in greater awe of these multi-instrumentalists who are highly proficient on many instruments.Richie Kotzen is one of these very talented musicians. His upcoming (September 27, 2024) album “Nomad” is proof as he plays every instrument in all but two tracks and does it amazingly well. Richie's main strength is as a vocalist/guitar player and he has played with some of the best bassists in the business but in “Nomad”, he holds down the low end nicely.Join me as we hear about Richie's musical journey, details about “Nomad” how he gets his sound, how bass fits into his musical toolbox, and his plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in September 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Symphonic Trumpet Student, KPFA Radio Engineer, and Grateful Dead Bass Player, Phil Lesh has died at age 84. Among the Bass Guitar innovators of the 1960's, Phil provided a Brass Section approach to playing Bass. He changed the way Bass fits into a band and launched an avalanche of low end boom and melody that beautifully connected to the guitar playing of Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia. Chris and Jim share their reflections on Phil's life and music and tell the story behind his signature tune, Box of Rain. Join us for Episode 49 of Six String Hayride Podcast and remember one of the great Bass Players in music. Phil Lesh was a huge supporter of Organ Donation. If this is something that lines up with your beliefs, please consider it and tell your family what your wishes are, you could save a life. Thanks, Peace, and Music, Chris and Jim

I always enjoy the opportunity to talk to fellow bass players as they travel on their musical journey. Jonny Rubin, AKA Dr. Funk has been at this since he was a kid and has made the huge leap across the pond to make a go at it in sunny southern California.Join me as we hear about his musical past, present and future.Photo courtesy of Jonny RubinThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in July 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Master of the bass and pioneering Stick man, Tony Levin regales us with tales from the court of King Crimson's Discipline era and more in this conversation recorded from the Beat tour (in which Levin and Adrian Belew play material from Crimson's early 1980's era in collaboration with qualified accomplices Danny Carey (Tool) on drums, and Steve Vai on guitar. But our main focus is Levin's new solo album, Bringing It Down To The Bass (Flatiron Recordings) in a far-reaching chat that gets into his entire illustrious career as a road dog and first-call session musician for the likes of Peter Gabriel, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Lou Reed, and more.  The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com)   Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (dogfish.com), Tito's Handmade Vodka (titosvodka.com), RSDMRKT.com, and Furnace Record Pressing, the official vinyl pressing plant of Record Store Day.   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends.   Rest in Peace to Liam Payne of One Direction, and rapper/firefighter Ka. 

Join me for the 4 year anniversary episode as I talk with Lisa Umbarger (the Toadies). We talk about her time in the Toadies, touring in places like North Dakota, her parents hanging out with Marilyn Manson and Trent Reznor, the ghost of tour buses past, podcasting and the reasons why the Toadies made the kids sad...

If you are an electric bass player, this is an exciting time to be alive as this relatively new instrument evolves around us. Some creative individuals have taken an active role in this evolution and made giant leaps in their own direction. Lee Barker is one of these inventive people having created the Barker Bass. Fortunately, Lee is also an excellent writer (among so many talents) and has recently released his book “Plausible Gumption, The Road Between a Christmas Toolbox and The Barker Bass”. This book is a very fun read for everyone and shares a ton of details about Lee's life in general, his experiences as a musician, a radio host, and a luthier. Now I am fortunate to have the great opportunity to gain even more insights into this renaissance man with this video interview.Plausible Gumption, The Road Between a Christmas Toolbox and The Barker Bass is available online at Amazon.comThis interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in July 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

An interview with Tony Levin about his 2024 album "Bringing It Down To The Bass" and his 2024 tour with "BEAT – Performing The Music Of '80s King Crimson."  He talks about the reunion of Peter Gabriel musicians on "Me And My Axe," the special nature of playing his instruments on the album, including drummers in "On The Drums," the music video for the title track, the tour, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Spahn recently celebrated two milestone anniversaries of his pop punk band On Hiatus, and his hardcore punk band But, Pyrite.  He talks to Will about growing up in Queens, New York, how started by playing bass cause a friend told him he needed a bassist, his degree in history, the inspiration for the brutal riffs and goofy lyrics of But, Pyrite, 15 years of Hopeless Otis, how he co founded a record label with Brandon Bujnowski of Bedpan Fight and how he puts together DIY tours. Listen to Hopeless Otis https://hopelessotis.bandcamp.com/album/leave-it-all-behind Listen to But, Pyrite https://butpyrite.bandcamp.com/album/get-it-down https://www.instagram.com/knuckledownrecords/ See Will's band live in NYC 10/18/24:   https://www.seetickets.us/event/Skip-LagMichael-Hilliard-and-The-Working-ClassGhost-Melody/618249   https://open.spotify.com/track/6StU3cjkNVf3zASJ77w3hA?si=bc34291a71f84e76 Will's Website: www.awesomedisaster.com Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/between-awesome-and-disaster Awesome Disaster Highlights! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4T5fT0Sc8bipvHWFaBEY2J?si=5f8ad01818404d07 Will's Band: https://www.instagram.com/skiplagnyc/    

Episode 312 (A Look At Great Previous Interviews) Worship, Ministry, and Life with George Williams Thank you all for tuning in to this episode where I introduce you all to an amazing Minister for the Lord, George Williams. For the past 40+ years He has been singing and using his voice to worship the Lord. He is also an amazing Bass Guitar player and loves on the Lord in such a beautiful way. As we talk about life, worship, his love for the Lord, and Ministry, I truly hope you will sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation and even afterwards, reach out to us if you have any questions or comments. As always, thank you very much for taking the time to listen / watch this episode. Blessings and Love to You ALL!

Tony Levin joins us to discuss "Bringing it back to the Bass" his latest release and we talk about the Beat tour!!!

Today's all about the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Pardner! Well, mostly at least. We begin with the very exciting conclusion of Andy's Wes Borland saga and give confirmation that sometimes you should meet your heroes. Then we throw it to the hogs for questions about the latest pedal from Old Blood Noise Endeavors: an oddball fuzz with an overdriven effects loop referred to as PARDNER. From there we talk about some of our favorite uses of the pedal, naturally meander a bit, and end with some chatter about the upcoming Dark Star.Find PARDNER and other OBNE pedals: http://www.oldbloodnoise.comJoin the conversation in Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PhpA5MbN5uFollow us all on the socials: @relicmusicshop, @oldbloodnoise, @andyothling, @danfromdsfLeave us a voicemail at 505-633-4647!

I am sure many of you are very familiar with Mark Egan as we have been following him and his music for many years now. The last time we chatted was in 2020.Mark teamed up with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot to produce a new album, “Cross Currents” released on March 8th, 2024. I have been listening to this album in its entirety and it is simply superb (See my review).Now, I am excited to hear about this project from Mark himself and share this conversation with our bass community in Bass Musician Magazine.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in June 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Bassist Adam Sullivan…Hailing from Minnesota since 2012, By the Thousands has produced some serious Technical Metal/Deathcore music. Following their recent EP “The Decent”s release, I have the great opportunity to chat with bassist Adam Sullivan.Join me as we hear about Adam's musical Journey, his Influences, how he gets his sound, and the band's plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in June 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

I am sure many of you will remember my chat with Will Turpin in 2018 when he released his solo album Serengeti Drivers.We had a chance to get together again as his band, Collective Soul, is celebrating their 30th anniversary and releasing their new album “Here to Eternity”.Join me as we get caught up on the new album and all of Collective Soul's projects, the details about his very own Real To Reel Studios, how Will gets his sound, and all the cool plans and projects going on soon.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in June 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

You didn't think we were gonna get through this season without a dispatch from the man in the van with a bass in his hand, did you? Coming to us live and shirtless from his home base of San Pedro, CA, Mike opines on the 40th anniversary of post-punk magna carta “Double Nickels on the Dime,” how he learned new ways to collaborate in the wake of bandmate D. Boon's untimely death, the ins and outs of his gear (including his signature Reverend bass) and who and what continue to inspire him today. This episode was brought to you by "The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass," the essential new book that illuminates the origins and impact of our beloved instrument in all its glory. An amazing read. Buy it at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Bastard-Instrument-Cultural-Electric-Tracking/dp/0472056816/) or your favorite book slinger. And check out author Brian F. Wright's amazing website (https://www.brianfwright.com/) for unreleased content from the book and more of his writing. We have a short interview snip with Brian - listen in for a chance to win your OWN copy of the book, too - but you have to answer a trivia question to enter. Minutemen (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0z6zRFzl5njXWLVAisXQBz?si=tZiLxjmWTByyEnhgEpureQ) fIREHOSE (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MIbrfpc9aH6gsEl2yep68?si=oNFImAltS_qfBOTWMB-S5Q) dos (https://dossanpedro.bandcamp.com/album/justamente-tres) Il Sogno Del Marinaio (https://www.facebook.com/IlSognoDelMarinaio/) mssv (https://mainsteamstopvalve.com/) Mike Bagetta / Jim Keltner / Mike Watt (https://mikebaggetta.bandcamp.com/album/everywhen-we-go) - my go-to dinner party music Mike Watt's hoot page (http://hootpage.com/) - everything he's doing at any given moment Reverend Guitars Mike Watt Wattplower Mark II Bass (https://reverendguitars.com/basses/mike-watt-wattplower-mark-ii/) - Reverend's best-selling bass!

For over a decade Skyler Acord played bass in Metalcore band, Issues, and recently toured as the bassist for Twenty One Pilots. In this chat we talk about what makes the bass guitar so cool, playing huge stadiums like Madison Square Garden with Twenty One Pilots, writing songs as a solo artist instead of with a band like Issues, and more! Check out Skyler Acord's latest single 'it's you that i'm missing" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXsNUAdsIZA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1phSD0yoDFOv2kUbXzM1d4?si=g6mO8n-AQBiKgWo0utsyow Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/skyler-acord/1644557947 Find Skyler Acord on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyduck64/?hl=en -- Find Matt on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvettese TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mattvts -- If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe for more!

Join Bill on Episode 733 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show as he features Rebel Revolver, a four-piece rock band from Pittsburgh, PA. The band will be discussing their debut release, an 11-track self-titled album. Rebel Revolver's lineup includes: Andrew McMurray on Vocals Adam Seymour on Guitar and Vocals Abe Seymour on Bass Guitar and Vocals Patrick Riley on Percussion Stay connected with Rebel Revolver and keep up with their latest updates at linktr.ee/rebelrmusic. Tune in to Episode 733 to learn more about Rebel Revolver's journey, their music, and what inspired their first release. Don't miss this chance to get to know one of Pittsburgh's emerging rock bands and discover their unique sound. Featuring music from: Dream the Heavy, Black Ridge, Rebel Revolver, Maleena, Steve Hawk, Right on Warriors, Aris Paul

Join Bill on Episode 733 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show as he features Rebel Revolver, a four-piece rock band from Pittsburgh, PA. The band will be discussing their debut release, an 11-track self-titled album. Rebel Revolver’s lineup includes: Andrew McMurray on Vocals Adam Seymour on Guitar and Vocals Abe Seymour on Bass Guitar and Vocals... The post Rebel Revolver PARS733 first appeared on Build the Scene.

Scott Surine and Surine Bass Player Rob Wingler Joins us to discuss a truly unique design in guitar building

Ciara Moser and I sat down for this interview a few months after the launch of her debut album, “Blind. So what?”Blind since birth, she is a powerhouse of talent; she is not only a professional bassist, but also composes music, and is a producer and educator. I am just blown away by her talent and perseverance.Join me as we hear about Ciara's musical journey, the details of her album, how she gets her sound, and her plans for the future.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in February 2024Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

Send us a Text Message.Today I'm answering some questions. I cover some great tips for surviving and thriving at a blues jam night and some cool bass riffs you could use on either bass or guitarIf you have any comments/questions leave us a review or send us a text. to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribeHead over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing listDownload the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/Support the Show.

My guest in this episode is Nicki Cockburn. Nicki now lives in Cardiff but was born in 1978 in Zimbabwe. At 5 months old, after her Mum insisted on a second opinion, she was diagnosed as being blind. For sighted people like me that would feel like a massive burden and challenge but in talking about it Nicki says “I'm really happy with it, you have to adapt' and “it's been a problem for a lot of people, but never for me”. Nicki doesn't shy away from discussing some of the challenges and prejudice she has faced but her indomitable spirit shines through our whole conversation and I found it deeply inspirational, and I trust you will too. The other thing that shines through is Nicki's deep love of music which has been a positive force in her life for so long. She references over 50 artists in our chat and it's not everyone that can go from ‘The Chicken Song' through Jaco Pastorius to Rage Against the Machine! Nicki isn't just a listener she is also a musician. Her musical journey has gone through Piano, Flute and Guitar before she arrived in early 40's at the Bass Guitar, which describes as ‘her instrument' and one of her song choices specifically reflect that. Her song choices are : 70's      Your My Best Friend                                Don Williams80's      Rio                                                                      Duran Duran90's      The Car Song                                               Elastica00's      Bass Tribute                                                 Victor Wooten10's      Trust In You                                                  Lauren Dagle20's      Too Good For Giving Up                       Liam Gallagher Enjoy :-)If you would like to be on the show then please contact me at musictalkspod@outlook.com Please follow and like Music Talks on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/musictalkspod . You can also find me on Twitter @musictalkspod .

This week, Johnny brings us news from Cordoba, Spain's chewiest city, plus there's talking in songs, and the return of Alligator, Shark, Chicken! Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9 FM in London, 97.7 FM in Manchester, on your mobile or via www.radiox.co.uk

Grab your bonus cups and strap on your ear goggles (kinda mixing band references here) to drink of the wisdom of one Karl Alvarez, the fleet-fingered fellow who anchors and propels power pop deities Descendents (as well as their alter-ego combo, All, who are no longer active). As with many of our show's guests, you could readily identify any of Karl's bands' songs solely by hearing the isolated bass part. And for all the tumult, there's a ton of melody. Over the years, Karl's honed his songwriting (all of the members write), and is responsible for many of Descendents' most popular tunes. We'll hear about their evolution from community centers to 2024 festival stages, the far-flung band's unique writing process and whether we should start anticipating a new Descendents album or not.  Descendents (https://descendents.bandcamp.com/album/9th-walnut) All (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UWlpzLFbNdlaRXuZeTPlH?autoplay=true) Massacre Guys (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xF6odoDOWP93qPOyBi0Os?si=KAbqQ3CBRLeJfJSqF0vtbQ) Punk Rock & Paintbrushes (https://www.punkrockart.com/) Special thanks to my childhood buddy and occasional bandmate Lindsey Anderson for the connect!

It's May 10, 2024. BoxerBlu and Bram are back with news for kids a different way. Today we focus on:-> New rules for the Donkey Kong argument-> Placing a bounty on a dating site and winning-> Sesame Street rocking social media-> Paul McCartney's Bass Guitar...Found-> New Rules about Native American Displays in Museums

(Do I really need to write any show notes after coming up with that title?) It's time to pick it up with Horace Panter (nickname: Sir Horace Gentleman), the man whose elastic lines launched generations of skanking acolytes. From their shambolic/iconic “Saturday Night Live” performance in 1980 all the way through waves of reunion tours that ended after the untimely death of singer Terry Hall in 2022, the Specials created a sound and energy that continue to inspire Coachella headliners and rudeboys alike. Horace regales us with his life in music and offers up pearls of wisdom for aspiring players, too. The Specials (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xnvNmSzmeOE1bLKnYXKW3?si=RoeShhSMTFmTnmo6BhZRYw) General Public (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BZbe6PDrJgxiXZ3cIXA8o?si=AgmG7MDjTnCbnVkWKevWug) The Dirt Road Band (https://dirtroadband.com/) - his latest combo Horace's auto-bio, Ska'd For Life (https://www.amazon.com/Skad-Life-Personal-Journey-Specials/dp/033044073X) - a great, quick read Horace's art (https://www.horacepanterart.com/) - check out the cassette series!  

Reggie is bass royalty in LA, where he has been a first-call session and touring bassist for many years. He has toured or recorded with Seal, Eros Ramazzotti, Babyface, Queen Latifah, Billy Childs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Bette Midler, George Duke, Whitney Houston, Stanley Clarke, David Lynch, John Mellencamp, Warren Zevon, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Tiziano Ferro, Boyz II Men, Johnny Hallyday and many, many others. Greg and Reggie get into the Gristle!2:38 - Touring with Chris Bodie, and what it's like to tour 250 days out of the year and having no idea what kind of gear you'll be playing10:50 - Growing up in New York, and Reggie's jazz mentors throughout the years19:31 - Playing and studying with guitar legend Dennis Sandole, and the importance of great teachers34:51 - What drew Reggie to Los Angeles, how music connects people (even if they disagree), and the joy of jamming with Reggie Hamilton around the world52:27 - Reggie's time jamming with Michael Landau, and what Reggie has been up to recently61:03 - Fodera Guitars, guitar hoarding, and family72:22 - Goodbye — oh wait, let's talk about tour and food!Total Length: 86:30Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world's premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.