Review: Wiedoeft Double Bass Rosin

Review: Wiedoeft Double Bass Rosin

I’ve used pretty much every rosin on the market during my 25+ years as an active double bassist. From Pops, Carlsson, Kolstein, and Nyman to Petz and Super-Sensitive Hypoallergenic Rosin, I’ve found things that work great for me and things that bug me. Recently, I was...
Las Vegas Bass Workshop – great times with great bassists!

Las Vegas Bass Workshop – great times with great bassists!

I had the pleasure of being guest artist for the 2018 Las Vegas Bass Workshop last month. This annual event began nineteen years ago and attracts a crowd of 60-70 bassists from the Clark County schools. It is sponsored by the Nevada chapter of the American String...

Double bass news of note for 12/28/17

Recovery Project 2018 for Brandino – give support and fund a new album! Jazz & Bow Workshop from Olivier Babaz – January 21,  2018 – $20 – limited availability – more info at info@olivierbabaz.com Koussevitzky Concerto, cadenzas by...
Double Bass News for 11/17/17

Double Bass News for 11/17/17

I hope that you’re having a great November!  We’re getting ready for Thanksgiving here in the United States, and there’s actually been a little rain out here in San Francisco this past week–a sure sign of the seasonal change! There’s been...
Bass Player Live! 2017 Review

Bass Player Live! 2017 Review

I had the chance to check out Bass Player LIVE! this month in Hollywood and had a total blast.  This was my first time attending this annual event from bassplayer.com, and I was blown away by the positive vibes surrounding the event. Hanging out with...