We just wrapped up an exhausting but exhilarating Board of Directors meeting for the International Society of Bassists earlier this afternoon and are headed off in a few minutes to an excellent Brazilian steakhouse. Think that we board members are all just a bunch of...
The other International Society of Bassists board members and I just wrapped up an excellent Mexican dinner here in Dallas tonight, and we’re gearing up for a long day of double bass discussions tomorrow. These meetings cover a whole lot of...
I’m headed to Dallas this morning for the International Society of Bassists January board meeting in Dallas. This meeting will focus on, among other things, preparations for the 2009 Convention at Penn State, which will be happening June 8-13. These ISB...
The following is an instrument search request from Erik Dorset at the Akademie für Alte Musik in Berlin: Dear Early Music Friends, Quite simply, this is a desperate call for your help. No- not money, but a double bass is needed. As we at the Akademie für Alte Musik...
Double Bassist Magazine, the United Kingdom publication that has provided quality content about the double bass for the past decade, will be ceasing production after their Winter 2008 issue. I’m a longtime reader of Double Bassist, and though I’ve...
