If you aren’t familiar with Ranaan Meyer’s publication Next Level Bassist, you really should check it out. This free quarterly publication delivers a high-quality electronic journal to your inbox four times a year. It’s a thoughtful and useful...
Great article from @notreble from former Contrabass Conversations guest Donovan Stokes: Having a properly set up bridge on your upright is an important factor in the playability, sound and the long-term health of your instrument. Here are some things every upright...
Via @ISBWorldOffice – this event takes place August 23-24: Calling all Jazzers under 30! Bass2014 (in Almere, Netherlands) is accepting submissions for their Jazz Solo Competition. Details available at http://t.co/NTHMHCPEwN
If you haven’t seen this story yet about one conductor’s fight to overturn this draconian copyright statute, definitely give it a read. It impacts all music performing ensembles: When Lawrence Golan picks up his baton here at the University of Denver, the...
Via Slipped Disc and The Jazzline: Now that it’s confirmed, I can tell you that good ol’ TSA confiscated (aka STOLE) my brand new bow right out of my hard case yesterday. I arrived in Saskatoon only to find the bow missing inside the case to my Lemur Travel Bass....
