Though it chagrins me to admit it, I’ve recommended friends and colleagues for musical activities that are simply impossible. Whether passing a wretched gig to an unsuspecting bassist hungry for work or giving out a colleague’s name to a bass student who...
Bass blog reader Boris Salgado wrote in to spread the word about an upcoming recital at Stony Brook with double bass soloist (and Contrabass Conversations guest) François Rabbath. Check it out if you’re in the area! François Rabbath, double bass with Sylvain...
This is a new feature for the doublebassblog.org Virtual Master Class project. Double bassist Ian Hallas has stepped up to the plate and offered up this (and several other) video performances for this project. Leave criticism, advice, practice tips, and the like by...
The International Society of Bassists (I’m a member of the board of directors for this organization) has launched a survey designed to help shape the way in which they distribute content (both offline and online). Taking this survey will help us to decide how...
I chat on this video about an overly enthusiastic fan at a recent concert featuring Broadway singer Linda Eder. Notice my cat Angel right behind my head–I was completely unaware of her there. Click To Play
