I have finished laying down the groundwork for the Bass Blog Luthier Directory and am starting to add shops. This process will take a while, so expect to see a few new shops added each day. You can always e-mail me your suggestions or leave a comment on what other...
El Paso Symphony bassist Jesus Apodaca alerted me to an upcoming audition for both assistant principal bass and section bass for the El Paso Symphony. Per service pay is approximately $70 per service (section) for the upcoming season. Visit the El Paso Symphony...
I’ve gotten some great submissions from readers for the upcoming bass blog luthier directory, so thanks a bunch to those who sent in their recommendations. If you’ve got some luthier/repair person/bass retailer recommendations for me, please e-mail me...
Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan freelancers may be interested in this audition for the South Bend Symphony. The scale is fairly low at only $73 per service, and the mileage rate is not specified. I believe that they do have some mileage compensation, although I am not...
Those who have seen Gary Karr perform know that he is a bit of a ham (to say the least). This performance of the Van Goens Scherzo is representative of one of the many encores that Gary would typically play during a performance as soloist. I remember hearing this same...
