Guy Tuneh is now on Facebook

I know that many blog readers are huge fans of Guy Tuneh (and understandably so).  This popular double bassist is now on Facebook, so interested readers can visit his page and network with him!  You can always check out his website at www.guytuneh.com or...

Ira Gold plays Bach on the podcast this weekend

Just a quick note to let folks know that you’ll get to hear the National Symphony’s Ira Gold performing Bach’s Gigue from the first cello suite this weekend on the podcast. Ira’s an amazing player and has a lot of very perceptive thoughts on...

Hans Sturm teaches the Rabbath technique – part 2

International Society of Bassists President and Ball State University Bass Professor Hans Sturm and I got together over the weekend and filmed a chat about the Rabbath left hand position technique. Hans does a great job explaining the concepts behind this technique,...

Vote Bass! photo from Madeleine Crouch

Madeleine Crouch, the metaphorical glue that holds together the International Society of Bassists, sent out this excellent photo reminding bassists where they should place their upcoming votes: Related Posts: Story Time – Cabs Van Halen video – what...

Boguslaw Furtok performs Bottesini Gran Duo Concertant

We’ve featured the extraordinary double bass soloist Boguslaw Furtok many times on the blog in the past, and this clip (submitted by double bassist Ian Hallas ,who just performed the Bottesini Concerto with orchestra this week) is no exception.  Sha Ye (violin)...