Archive for February, 2011

Airlines versus musicians

Yazan: Jason | 10 February 2011 | No Comments
Categories: bass, travel

The following info landed in my inbox from the Regional Orchestra Players Association (ROPA). Though this wouldn’t help bassists especially, it would at least be a step in the right direction: Dear ROPA Delegates, (PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO YOUR ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS) I just concluded a conference call with Hal Ponder, Director of Government Relations for [...]

Butler University Bass Day 2-12-11

Yazan: Jason | 09 February 2011 | No Comments
Categories: bass, events

We wrapped up the second year of the Chicago Bass Festival this past Sunday, which was a great success. Here’s a similar event occurring at Butler University this coming Saturday: Butler-Midwest Bass Day Saturday, February 12, 2011 9am-5pm Lilly Hall Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana The day will start at 9am with a recital by students [...]

Todd Matthews – Billie Jean looped on bass

Yazan: Jason | 08 February 2011 | 1 Comment
Categories: bass videos

Todd Matthews has done several of these videos recently featuring various pop songs–very interesting. Here’s Billie Jean:

Yazan: Jason | 07 February 2011 | No Comments
Categories: bass, ISB

February is Membership Month for the International Society of Bassists! Our 2011 membership drive honorary co-chairs John Clayton and Paul Ellison invite you and your colleagues and students to become part of the ISB family, plus we have some special gifts for new and renewing members. Beginning now and through the end of February, when [...]

Chicago Bass Festival this Sunday!

Yazan: Jason | 04 February 2011 | No Comments
Categories: bass

It’s not too late to sign up for the Chicago Bass Festival! Register at chicagobassfestival.com or just come by Ravinia Sunday morning at 8:30 am and sign up at the door–walk-ins welcome. Hope to see you there!

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