New IMN Podcast and More Bass Design Goodness
The new IMN podcast is up - download it at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
There's more bass design goodness from Jim Toggweiler, maker of the blind-friendly bass amp from last week. In this case, he's looking at the instrument itself and trying some different things, especially with the in-body finger-ramp and the routing of the body to make a thumb rest. The only thing I don't like about this model is that there's no way at all to play a slap-and-pop style. Such is life - not all instruments are for all people. Still, it's good to see this kind of thought and research going into the instrument as opposed to cranking out another clone.
The Warner Gear on Soundcloud and a Somewhat-Related Upcoming Show
About 4 years ago, the Warner Gear put out an album. Said album has now flown into the cloud, as it were, and you can have it. Check out All My Sins on Soundcloud, where it's all available for free download. Music for the people, as it were. We're also looking at some new material in the nowhere-near-soon extended future.
While there's no Warner Gear show on the horizon, either, I will be appearing onstage with former Gear-head Cara Jean Wahlers this Saturday at Sun King Brewery around 3pm for the NUVO Best Of Celebration. She's getting all kinds of recognition for being the fine folk artist she is, and I'm happy to be included on this show.
New IMN Podcast and an Amp of Beauty
The new IMN podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
Now, take a look at this beautiful thing. It's a practice bass amp designed for home use and . . . well, for looking beautiful. But it's also built with a click that gets softer and louder as you increase the volume. The aural feedback helps blind bassists know that they're turning the volume up or down because the normal markings or LED lights are useless in that case. There's no audio samples on the site, but this is certainly an amp you could admire for looks as much as for sound.
New IMN Podcast and Fishbone Documentary
The new IMN podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
Seriously, I've been waiting to see "Everyday Sunshine" for quite a long time now, and it's finally coming to Indianapolis. Fishbone at its prime is a force of nature that cannot be denied, and it really is criminal that (for whatever reason) you don't see more from them. At the very least, you shouldn't be able to talk about how influential Flea and Les Claypool where to bassists without mentioning Norwood Fisher IN THE SAME BREATH. Don't even try another breath. That's disrespectful. Go see it - showings are Tuesday 7/19 at 6pm and and Sunday 7/24 at 4:45pm.
New IMN Podcast and Irish Bass Porn
The new IMN podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm.
The beauty to the left comes from Emerald Guitars, appropriately enough from Ireland. The basses are made from carbon fiber, and they actually provided a live sound sample from YouTube - not bad, and probably extremely light. Interesting placement on the soundhole, too (for the acoustic basses - not this one). Check out the curves on the body at the site, too. They're doing a lot with carbon fiber that I suspect would be exceedingly difficult with wood.
New IMN Podcast and the Indy Bass Summit
The new IMN podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
I go on for a bit on the podcast about the Indy Bass Summit, but that's because you should go. Seriously. Not only is there a great show happening Friday night, but there's a workshop with the incredible Todd Johnson and Frank Smith the next day at 11am. Admission is $30 if you're old like me, but the Indy Jazz Foundation is making it free for folks 18 and under. Given that players of such age don't get to visit the Kitchen or see players like this that often, I urge you to get your young players there however you can. Please - this is an incredible opportunity.
New IMN Podcast and Holiday Bass Clinic!
The new IMN Podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
Just 'cause it's the holiday weekend doesn't mean you should take a break from learning - leave the race party for a bit and take in Anthony Wellington's bass clinic at The Lodge recording studio here in Indianapolis. The clinic starts at 2pm, and cost is $20 at the door. I'm really excited to take a lesson and attend the clinic - always good to have such wonderful players come through town and share.
New IMN Podcast and Soundcloud Track
The new IMN podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2 radio, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
There's also a new track up on my Soundcloud account - it's a cover of local favorite band Loretta's "The Fire." In all honestly, I was just covering it to fill some gig space, but I liked the way it turned out. And it doesn't hurt to start with good source material in the first place. So enjoy, and by all means listen to more of their music. Their album "Message Received, Not Understood" is on iTunes, too - go buy it.
New IMN Podcast and Solo Recap
The new IMN podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
So I'm now two songs into my new venture as a solo performer, and I'm thankful for forgiving audiences. I was surprised at how nervous I was when I don't have a lead performer of some sort to support - luckily, unfamiliar songs and no lyrics meant I could cover any mistakes quickly. Still, despite rehearsal, I found myself reaching for things that had come easily a few days before. Just need more rehearsals and shows, I suppose. There are no plans for additional future performances right now, but I'll keep writing material and see what happens.
New IMN Podcast and Tiny Bass Porn
The new IMN podcast is up - download it or listen at the site or on WFYI HD2, Thursdays at 4pm and 10pm.
Kala already had a bass ukelele out there - never played one, and honestly didn't have a ton of interest in it. This model, however, intrigues me. Mostly because it's a solid-body bass, but also because it travels well. Since the airlines still haven't made traveling with instruments larger than a flute any less hazardous, this has to be a concern. And it sounds bigger than it looks.
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