182 - Chuck Rainey: Mind-boggling Session Stories from a Bass Legend
In this episode Ian Allison talks to Chuck Rainey, one of the most admired bass players in popular music. Chuck has played and recorded with the likes of King Curtis, Sam Cooke, Etta James, The Suprem...
28 Juli 202253min
181 - Is Spotify Evil?
Having 70 million songs at your fingertips has never been easier, but is Spotify evil when it comes to paying artists? There are various opinions floating around about the platform, but the opportunit...
21 Juli 20221h
180 - Hubert Eaves IV Interview
Normally bass players are ALL chops or all groove. Hubert Eaves IV has it all. It was back in 1997 when we first discovered his bass playing thanks to Erykah Badu Live. In this episode Ian and Scott t...
14 Juli 20221h 5min
179 - Polygamy and Bass?
Every bass player is on a quest to find their perfect bass. While the stars might align for some players who find the one perfect instrument, the rationale for owning not just two, but many different ...
7 Juli 202259min
178 - Breaking the Rules
Life is a series of choices. And while there isn't an official rulebook for playing bass, there are a few tried-and-tested traditions that we often feel obliged to follow. But following a rule just be...
30 Juni 20221h 2min
177 - Are Bass Solos Over?
We’ve all had that moment when we hear a huge sounding bass solo for the first time, and it just blows us away. We’re talking Cliff Burton on Metallica’s Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth), Jaco with Weather ...
23 Juni 202257min
176 - From Boston To Berklee with Oscar Stagnaro
An integral part of Paquito D’Rivera’s band for many years, Oscar Stagnaro has been a Professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1988. He’s been largely responsible for the school’s dev...
16 Juni 202228min
175 - New Bass Day
Whether it’s your very first bass, or another one to add to your collection, buying a new axe should always be an exciting time. Regardless of whether you got a new bass yesterday or 50 years ago. Tod...
9 Juni 202253min
