My intense love of the iPhone (along with all other things Mac-related) makes me chuckle at this article from The Onion (also found as I was cleaning out my lng-neglected bookmarks): WINNETKA, IL—This normally peaceful suburban town is still reeling following the news...
Bass blog contributor Benjy sent me a link to this hilarious conductor sketch from Comedy Shuffle on BBC. The “conductor’s” mannerisms perfectly capture those of so many U.K. conductors I’ve worked with. What a great idea for a sketch! [From...
Atlanta Symphony bassist Doug Sommer sent me a couple of videos featuring his student Xavier Foley, who took 1st Place for the 14 and under division of the 2009 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. What a player! Both of these videos feature Xavier...
I’m a big fan of the ButtCradle–a stool cover for bassists that will make practicing and gigging a much more pleasant experience. I even recorded a demo of how the ButtCradle works realier this year. Ashley Eidbo (creator of the ButtCradle) was at the 2009...
Today, we’re featuring a live recording (accessible through the player above) of National Symphony bassist Ira Gold performing the Vanhal Concerto with the Eclipse Chamber Orchestra. Ira has also been an interview guest on the podcast–check out his...
