Horrible flight delay on video (complete with screaming baby)

I think that everyone can identify with this video documenting a plane stuck on the JFK tarmac for seven hours. Just watching it makes my blood boil. There are great captions offering commentary on what is ACTUALLY going on (as opposed to what the captain is telling...

Bass Blog luthier directory project

I’ve gotten some great submissions from readers for the upcoming bass blog luthier directory, so thanks a bunch to those who sent in their recommendations. If you’ve got some luthier/repair person/bass retailer recommendations for me, please e-mail me...

Bass shot of the day

Here is a shot from double bassist John Floeter of the Grant Park Symphony bass section plus former principal cellist Larry Glazier. In addition to John Floeter (center), you are looking at principal bassist Mike Geller, Greg Sarchet (filling in for Andy Anderson),...

Guy Tuneh plays La Sonnambula by Bottesini

This is an excellent video featuring Guy Tuneh performing the La Sonnambula variations by Bottesini. Wolfgang Kind accompanies Mr. Tuneh on piano. Mr. Tuneh and I have been in touch, and I plan on featuring him on a future episode of Contrabass Conversations!Related...

Cat bag infomercial

Holly Mulcahy sent me a link to a really bizarre infomercial for a crinkly cat bag. The host has no idea what to make of this thing. I usually just give my cats paper bags to play with, and they seem just fine with that.Related Posts:Nora the piano-playing cat part...