Winter, winter, winter…

OK–whatever meager charm snow on the ground has is now gone for me. Time for spring. …though Independence Grove is pretty even with a foot of snow!

new bass car for the bass blogger

I’ve had my far share of bad car problems (!), and I therefore approach anything automotive-related with a great deal of trepidation. When my wife’s Saturn wagon (a carbon copy of the car that I escaped from back in 2004 prior to its fiery demise) finally...

Guarneri House in Texas this week

Want to check out some instruments from Aaron Reiley and the Guarneri House? If you’re in Texas, you can find them at the following locations: Dallas 2/20/10 ISB Headquarters 14070 Proton Rd Suite 100 9:00 to 6 ish Lubbock 2/21/10 Comfort Suites 5113 SLP 289...

Meet ISB president-elect John Kennedy

Here’s a pic of International Society of Bassists president-elect John Kennedy “hard at work” during the 2009 Convention. Oklahoma City University bass professor John Schimek is also pictured here, and all folks are apparently in leis. Though I was...

The Chicago Bass Festival organizers

Here’s a great photo of the Chicago Bass Festival “brain trust” (me, Jerry Fuller, and Allan Dennis). Though the three of us did the foundational panning, we had dozens of helpers along the way. Hope to see you for the next festival on February 6,...