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THE BASS SHED PODCAST is a collection of in-depth interviews with Double Bassists & Electric Bassists from all over the world. Hosted by Los Angeles freelance Bassist Ryan Roberts, each interview examines artistry, career, culture in a personal ad relaxed style. Rated in the top 10% of ALL podcasts in the world, and listened to in more than 80 countries, The Bass Shed Podcast is a valuable resource for every bassist of any genre.
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The Bass Freqs Podcast brings you the unique perspectives and insights of bass players—the backbone of every band. Hosted by lifelong recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), each episode features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Get the direct lowdown on how they got their start, how they approach their role as the driving force of a song, what gear they use, and what it takes to perform at the highest ...
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Brian Bromberg is one heavy-hitting bass player and I am in awe of his talent as one of the few individuals who is equally proficient on electric and upright bass. You might remember our conversation back in 2018 when he released his powerhouse Funk album. Brian’s “A Little Driving Music” album is a staple on all our road trips and his Jaco and Jim…
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Send us a Text Message. One of the premier electric bassists of contemporary jazz, Mark Egan has distinguished himself over the past five decades with his distinctive fretless bass sound that has graced countless jazz and pop albums as well as award-winning movie and television soundtracks. An in-demand New York City studio musician who has played …
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It is very rare when I talk to a band where all the members play bass. The K3 Sisters Band is a perfect example of a group where Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen Kassab are all multi-instrumentalists and take turns playing bass. Hailing from Texas, these three sisters have been playing music since they were very young and have amassed an amazing amount o…
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Send us a Text Message. Joris Teepe is an acoustic and electric bassist from Amsterdam and has lived in New York since 1992. He has led his own groups for 30 years and recorded 22 CD’s as a leader or co-leader and over 60 CD’s as a sideman. Arriving in New York in 1992 with just his bass and a suitcase, he took lessons with bassist Ron Carter, quic…
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Send us a Text Message. Tom’s musical roots with on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to so naturally that within a few years he was performing with internationally known players such as Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Nat Adderly, Sonny Stitt and Stan Kenton. At age 17, Tom would create a musical alter ego when he…
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Send us a Text Message. Reggie Hamilton was born in NYC. He spent his formative years on the east coast and started playing bass at age 11. He was also fortunate enough to have New York bassist Kim Clarke as his first teacher. Two years later, Reggie would take up the acoustic bass to strengthen his foundation as a bassist. Much of Reggie’s early p…
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Face to Face… Suzi Quatro On Her Album With KT Tunstall. Album releases are always exciting and more so when the final product is simply amazing. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with Suzi Quatro about her album with KT Tunstall “Face To Face”. There is no one more qualified to talk about this beautiful piece of work than the artist he…
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Finger Eleven Bassist Sean Anderson Anytime a band releases a “Greatest Hits” album it is often a testament to decades of excellence. I was thrilled to hear that Finger Eleven released their “Greatest Hits” album in CD and digital format, with Vinyl soon to drop in August. It was a perfect time to chat with the band’s bassist, Sean Anderson, and ge…
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Interview with bassist Russel Blake… I am always blown away when I meet someone whose activities seem to exceed the number of hours in a day; Russel Blake is such a dynamic individual. Russel has been holding down the low end for over 44 years during which he has played with many of the biggest names in music, many of these in Jazz. He has performe…
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It is always exciting to have the opportunity to talk to an artist who has been prolific for decades. Suzi Quatro has been rocking our world since the sixties and has been super-creative as a bassist, musician, actress, singer, songwriter, author, radio show host and so much more. Most recently, Suzi released a new album titled “Face to Face” where…
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Send us a Text Message. Darek Oles (Oleszkiewicz) was born on February 20, 1963 in Wroclaw, Poland. At the age of five Oles began his music education at the State Music School in Wroclaw. Piano was his first instrument, but later he played guitar, electric bass and finally at eighteen years old, he switched to accoustic bass. While in his teens he …
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I have always been a huge STYX fan. Their music kept me awake during countless nights studying and gave my imagination a place to escape when I had a moment to take a break. I had the immense opportunity to chat with STYX bassist Ricky Phillips for our August Cover in 2017 and follow his projects as time passed. Now, I am thrilled to have the oppor…
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Send us a Text Message. Kathryn is a member of several contemporary music ensembles including the renowned Australian ELISION Ensemble, Fonema Consort (NYC), and the Echoi Ensemble (LA). She has performed as a guest artist with various adventurous international ensembles such as Klangforum Wien, Ensemble MusikFabrik, Delirium Musicum, Ensemble Dal …
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Send us a Text Message. Matt Hare is well known as a performer and educator. He is on faculty at the University of California at Irvine, Concordia University, and Saddleback College. Dr. Hare also teaches several sections of Music Appreciation and History of Rock online and in the classroom at Saddleback College. He is a string coach at Irvine, Lag…
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Rock is alive and well and Todd Kerns is proof of that statement. He is a very busy bass player taking the stage with many bands including Slash, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, Toque, Black Bird Angles and many more. Join us as we hear about Todd’s journey and influences, his gear and his plans for the future. This interview with Tod…
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I am always learning new details about Bass history when I get the opportunity to talk with seasoned players like Tony Newton. Tony, a Detroit native, came up in the golden years of Motown and laid down the low end for countless performers and studio sessions; he has performed on over 25 gold and platinum hit recordings. As time went by, and the wh…
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Bluegrass music has had a very solid following over many years and I am always happy to hear from one of the pioneers in that genre. Travis Book plays bass for the Grammy award-winning band “The Infamous Stringdusters” and has recently released his first solo album “Love and Other Strange Emotions”. As if he wasn’t busy enough, Travis also hosts a …
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I am on social media a lot and one bass player who I come across often is Vittorio Longobardi from Italy. Vittorio has the look of a serious rocker, (and that is his most preferred genre) but he is extremely versatile and is comfortable on both electric and upright bass. In addition to Vittorio’s many performances, he finds time to teach as well. T…
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Send us a Text Message. Bryan Beller has maintained a multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, solo artist and clinician for over 25 years, earning his reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful team player for instrumentally-minded artists. He is a founding member of The Aristocrats which is one of the hottest acts in rock/fusion…
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This Will Lee and Binky Griptite interview will be referenced in decades to come. It’s a conversation between two ”low-end” visionaries that have been championed and celebrated in small pockets of praise over the years by those that are hip enough to be “in the know”. Luckily we are sharing the magic with you all today for this special edition of “…
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Send us a Text Message. Russell was lucky to grow up in a musical family in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. His mother played the bassoon, his father played the french horn, and his step-father taught saxophone and played jazz. He began playing the bass in 4’th grade, but his interest in classical music began to spark when he began studying with Tracy Rowell …
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Those of us who were around back in the 70’s remember how certain songs on the radio resonated with us. It turns out that many of these iconic melodies came from Foreigner and they were part of our personal soundtracks! After all these years, the band is going as strong as ever with Jeff Pilson firing away on bass midstream into a 2-year farewell t…
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Send us a Text Message. Born March 25, 1975 in Newcastle, England. Tony is a multi-instrumentalist, master bassist, composer, producer, published author and award-winning music educator; he studied at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music and graduated in 2001, receiving the prestigious 'Outstanding Performer' award. Tony is known for his 6-s…
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Time really flies when you are having fun! Just over a decade ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michel “Labex” Labaki for our July 2013 cover. At that time, much of our conversation concerned his personal approach to bass playing and his techniques. Fast forward to now and I am pleased to discover Michel’s new endeavor, the Labex Funk Project…
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I am pretty sure that everyone is aware of Malcom-Jamal Warner’s work as an actor. What may be less known is his work as a director, poet, musician, and most importantly for us, a bass player. With four albums of his own, Grammy nominations and wins, as well as a sizable amount of ongoing live gigs, Malcolm is dedicating a serious amount of his att…
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I had the opportunity to listen to a great album titled Basso Profondissimo 2 back in May of 2022 and I am pleased to finally chat with the musician behind this unique body of melodies, Richard Ford. Richard plays bass and composes, produces, and is an Emmy award-winning music editor. You might have heard his work while watching your favorite movie…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Bassist David Rodriguez has worked with groups ranging from Isaac Hayes to Tito Puente to the Rochester Philharmonic. He studied at Juilliard, the Eastman School of Music, and Mansfield University. David is currently the Executive Producer and Executive Vice President of The New Jersey Performing Arts…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. John Peña is an in demand touring and session bassist, writer, arranger, producer, and engineer. John has performed and/or recorded with a wide variety of artitists , including: Celia Cruz, Carlos Santana, Julio Iglesias, Tania Maria, Natalie Cole, The Crusaders, Herb Alpert, Chaka Khan, Jerry Garcia,…
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It is always fun to learn more about music happening in specific parts of the country. In the Bay Area, Midnight North has been making its sonic footprint in the Alternative Rock / Americana arena since about 2012. Connor O’Sullivan is the bass player who holds down the low end for this very cool band with some very interesting pedigree. Living the…
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Chet Atkins and Barney Kessel are still inspiring us 100 years after their births. Chet Atkins's protege Pat Bergeson and Barney Kissel's protege Bruce Forman pay tribute in an unbelievable, unprecedented fashion. Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.By With Editors Bob Bakert and Raúl Amador
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Hailing from beautiful Santa Barbara, California, Toad the Wet Sprocket has been a mainstay of American Alternative Rock for over three decades. Dean Dinning, one of the founding members, has been an integral part of this band’s success, contributing both tasty bass licks and vocals. Join me as we hear all about Dean’s rich musical heritage, musica…
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I am sure many of you will remember our initial interview with Robb Harper back in 2017 and an update in 2019. You will also recall that we recorded some of Robb’s live performances at the NAMM show. Well, it has been a while and Robb has been very busy… so lots get caught up and see what he is up to now. This interview first appeared in Bass Music…
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Many rock fans have enjoyed music by Foghat, who originally formed in London back in 1971. Over the many decades of playing, the band members have changed, leaving behind only Roger Earl as the only original member. Bassist Rodney O’Quinn left the Pat Travers Band and joined the group in 2015 and has been laying down the low end for this iconic qua…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Jerry Jemmott is a highly respected American bass guitarist and session musician, best known for his work in the realms of blues, jazz, and R&B. He was born on May 22, 1946, in New York City. Throughout his extensive career, Jemmott has played with numerous iconic artists, leaving a significant impact…
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For a musician, busy is good and bassist Marty O’Brien is one very busy guy. Playing tours and sessions, Marty has a huge list of people that he has played with including the likes of Lita Ford, Daughtry, Tommy Lee, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson and so many more. Join me as we hear about Marty’s musical Journey, how he gets his iconic sound, and his …
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George Gekas, Big Easy Bass… Cover Photo: Credit Skylar Watkins I have been following and enjoying The Revivalists since around 2016 when I first had the opportunity to talk to the band’s bass player, George Gekas (View interview). We did an update with George in 2018 and now after all these years, I am super stoked to catch up with him again, just…
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Over the last few years, I have done reviews of two albums where Penn Jillette plays bass… and I have been very impressed. Yes, we all know him as a Magician, entertainer, author, actor, and inventor… and now, an accomplished musician. I am thrilled that I now have the opportunity to talk to Penn himself and get the story behind his bass playing. H…
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One thing all musicians have in common is that we all have some serious wear-and-tear over our lifetimes. It is always necessary to have a team of health professionals, kind of our own “Pit Crew” to keep us performing at our best. Physicians, Chiropractors, Massage therapists, Acupuncturists, and other body workers are a true asset. Dr. Staten Meds…
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I have been hearing about Zach Fowler’s bass playing since he was in New Mexico. Now, based out of Nashville, Zach is very busy laying down the low end, acting as musical director, writing songs and producing music. He has been very active doing studio work as well as touring with LoCash. Join me as we hear about Zach’s journey, how he gets his sou…
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