Online today: the sixth anniversary of Bass Musician Magazine! This special issue marks the first time the premier bass mag has been available in a special page-flip format, giving it the feel of a true virtual magazine. Hey, are print…
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Get Well Detroit
News broke today that the city of Detroit is filing for bankruptcy. Let's hope this great city gets back on its feet soon. The video above is a reminder of two things that helped make Detroit the iconic city it…
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Summer In The City
Hope everyone had a nice July 4th holiday weekend... took this nice shot of the Hudson while relaxing at home. This was about an hour before the Macy's fireworks started, with boats lining up to get a good view.
Jeff Pilson: Rock Journeyman
Online now... my interview with Foreigner's Jeff Pilson on this month's cover of Bass Musician Magazine.
Cassie Taylor: Born Of The Blues
Is it possible to be born with grit in your DNA?
Read my interview with Cassie Taylor, bass-playing daughter of acclaimed blues innovator Otis Taylor, online today at Bass Musician Magazine.
Here's a quote:
"There is a…
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Rolling With Stone
Playing with artist Allen Stone at Capitale on NYC's Bowery.
New Interviews with Chris Squire and Tony Levin
Out today.... read my interviews with these two prog-rock kings:
Chris Squire Takes A Straight And Stronger Course
Rare Anthony Jackson Performance 1982
Now playing on Suchow TV... check out this rare 1982 video of a young Anthony Jackson playing with drummer Kenwood Dennard and guitarist Pat Martino. It's from Pat's first documented live performance after his life saving brain surgery. I've…
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The Master Is In
Part one of my interview with the great John Patitucci is in the current issue of Bass Musician. The direct link to the article is here.
Bass From Another Dimension
Many thanks to Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton for taking time out from the band's busy schedule to chat with me about their new album, his basses and an update on his health, among other things. Music From Another Dimension! is Aerosmith's…
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It Was 25 Years Ago Today
You can read my latest article, Jaco Pastorius: 25 Years Ago Today... marking the 25th anniversary of the murder of Jaco Pastorius. Included is a brief excerpt of an interview that I did with his wife Ingrid, just weeks…
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New Interviews with Marcus Miller and Zac Brown's JD Hopkins
Online today: feel free to check out my latest articles in the new August issue of Bass Musician Magazine, which includes my cover interview with Marcus Miller ("Marcus Miller: Renaissance Man") and Zac Brown Band's low-end…
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The Groove King
Available online today, May 1... my interview with James "Hutch" Hutchinson... the Groove King.
See entire article in this month's Bass Musician Magazine, and catch Hutch on tour with Bonnie Raitt in 2012.
Among the topics we…
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New Girl On The Block
See my live video interview with Bassist Nik West in the April 2012 issue of Bass Musician Magazine... available online here: Nik West "New Girl On The Block".
No Kennedy Conspiracy Here
My interview with the great bassist Tom Kennedy is online now at Bass Musician Magazine (March issue). I got a little help from drummer Dave Weckl on this one.
See the 60-second promo trailer here:
... or go directly to…
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I've Looked At Sites From Both Sides Now
My December cover story for Bass Musician has been added to the official Joni Mitchell website (jonimitchell.com). I've been a lifetime fan of Joni's work, and I'm honored to be included. The direct link is here: Joni Mitchell Library.
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Jaco At 60: His Legacy Loves On
My most recent article is available online now in the December issue of Bass Musician Magazine (bassmusicianmagazine.com).
Jaco at 60: His Legacy Lives On... revisiting the Joni Mitchell years, with new revelations from Peter Erskine... see article here…
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