Archive for May, 2009
CBC 119: David Cardon and the Unfortunate Incident
Yazan: Jason | 30 May 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, bass humor, Contrabass Conversations, crazy gig stories
This week, we’re featuring double bassist David Cardon telling a bass-related tale that I find extremely amusing. I’d rather not give out any details beyond that–just check out this concise (less than 10 minutes) story from Dave. Dave is also involved with the excellent music publisher Discordia Music, which specializes in ultra-classy editions for the [...]
New Music Summit at 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention
Yazan: Jason | 29 May 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, events, ISB
Here’s a special track at this summer’s convention dedicated to new music on the double bass: A New Music Summit, Mark Dresser, Director, is just one of the exciting features at the 2009 ISB Convention, June 8-13, at Penn State University’s School of Music. Here’s a line-up of the musicians participating (All events in School [...]
International Society of Bassists Convention is fast approaching
Yazan: Jason | 28 May 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass, events, ISB
It’s hard to believe, but the International Society of Bassists convention at Penn State is nearly upon us. I’ll be there live blogging like a fool, so please come up and say hi if you see me. I’ll probably try to give you one of my, er, nonstandard business cards if I see you. Interested [...]
World’s greatest wine rack
Yazan: Jason | 27 May 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: bass, bass humor, Benjy, photography
Bass blog contributor Benjy recently forwarded this pic of an ultra-cool wine rack. OK–it might have cello pegs, but the body is 100% bass. Benjy writes: If this were standing next to my bass, the choice of open strings or open bottles would be difficult! But then, why not both? Sounds good to me!
Tails Man
Yazan: Jason | 26 May 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: crazy gig stories, freelancing, humor
There are always a few moments (usually in the spring) when the stark contrast between “normal life” and the wacky life of a freelance musician rear their heads. A few examples from a recent warm and sunny Saturday: I was breathing in the wonderful springtime scents through my open kitchen window, my awesome cat Dan [...]
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