Archive for November, 2009

Orchestra Hero?

Yazan: Jason | 30 November 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: technology

Will there ever be an Orchestra Hero (aka Guitar Hero/Rock Band)? Would that be cool? Lame? Food for thought from the Michael Gordon of The New York Times: What is the hottest thing in music right now? A pair of video games ? Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Anyone can play. The games allow you [...]

Caricature – Donovan Stokes

Yazan: Jason | 27 November 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: bass videos

Here’s a video from former Contrabass Conversations guest Donovan Stokes: YouTube – Caricature (2009)

Sofdu, Sofdu, Godi – Donovan Stokes

Yazan: Jason | 26 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass videos

Here’s a video from former Contrabass Conversations guest Donovan Stokes: YouTube – Sofdu, Sofdu, Godi

Register now for the Chicago Bass Festival!

Yazan: Jason | 25 November 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: bass, events

Registration for the 2010 Chicago Bass Festival (Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 from 9:30 am – 5 pm) just opened up. You can register here or through any page on the Chicago Bass Festival website. I cannot emphasize strongly enough how much this event will rock–it’s a veritable powerhouse of bass clinician talent from the Chicago [...]

Prajnaparamita Hridayam (2009) – Donovan Stokes

Yazan: Jason | 25 November 2009 | No Comments
Categories: bass videos

Here’s a video from former Contrabass Conversations guest Donovan Stokes: YouTube – Prajnaparamita Hridayam (2009)

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