The International Society of Bassists Online Store continues to expand its offerings at a brisk pace, with almost 60 recordings at the time of this post and more being added every month. If you’re a bassist, get in touch with Madeleine Crouch (info -at-...
I recently got back from Dallas from an International Society of Bassists board meeting and full of energy and enthusiasm after being around this great bunch of creative movers and shakers in the double bass community. We’ve got some great things to announce,...
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...
Nancy Louie, a parent of one of the bassists participating in the Young Bassists program at the International Society of Bassists 2009 Convention, has published a gallery of photos featuring these young players in action. Check them out, and check out my retrospective...
I had an absolute blast at this summer’s International Society of Bassists Convention out at Penn State! This was actually the first convention that I’ve been able to attend, and I can’t wait for the next one in 2011. There’s such a palpable...
