Speaker Nightmares from Justin Locke

Former Contrabass Conversations guest Justin Locke is the author of a very funny book titled Real Men Don’t Rehearse. Justin has created several tongue-in-cheek YouTube video commercials for this book, and I get a kick out of this one:

Dumpster Diving, Klezmer Style

Wondering what I mean with the title to this post? Then check out this video of double bassist Dean Ferrell performing a klezmer song about (I’m serious) dumpster diving on a Prescott church bass at the 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention. Also, be...

Charnett Moffett – Enlightenment

Here’s a great video of electric bassist Charnett Moffett performing “Enlightenment.” This well-produced video series really showcases this excellent bassist’s technique: About Charnett Moffett: One of the most virtuosic bassists of the 21st...

Donovan Stokes plays Purple Haze at ISB 2009

Double bassist Donovan Stokes (a former Contrabass Conversations guest) is an eclectic artist who works in a variety of musical styles. The following video is from Donovan’s appearance at the 2009 International Society of Bassists Convention: Donovan Stokes,...

Daniel Nix plays Bach Suite No.6

Former Contrabass Conversations guest Daniel Nix plays an excerpt from the Prelude to the Bach Cello Suite No. 6 on his James Ham double bass: [From YouTube – Daniel Nix plays Bach Suite No.6]