My all-time most viewed videos

I was poking around in the backend for my YouTube channel recently and was surprised by the view count on some of the videos I’ve put out in the past.  I haven’t done much YouTube content recently (though that is probably going to change), so most of this...

What I’ll Miss About Chicago

I’m not from Chicago, but it has been my home for the past 22 years, so I think I qualify as at least an honorary local. I have always taken pride in my being from South Dakota–I’m the first person most folks have ever met from that state!  But more and more...

Musical Innovators: Edition No. 5

Here’s the latest installment in my Musical Innovators series!  Check out the complete Musical Innovators series here.  If you have an idea for someone that I should feature in this series, send me an email at doublebassblog@mac.com. Innovator No. 1 –...
Paying the Cost to be the Boss: How to be a Good Band Leader

Paying the Cost to be the Boss: How to be a Good Band Leader

This guest post comes from Nashville-based guitarist and bassist Sam Frazee.  Enjoy! As a gigging musician involved with several bands, I’ve had ample opportunity to observe the traits and characteristics of bandleaders both good and bad. And, from time to time...

Commuting: Life’s Biggest Waste of Time

  Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in. -Michael Corleone, The Godfather Part III.   That quote?  That’s how I feel about commuting.  I mean honestly, I can’t seem to escape it. It the bane of my existence.  I try to escape it by...