Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

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325: behind-the-scenes with Bass Works

Bass Works takes place July 23-30, 2017 at Peabody Conservatory.  Join former podcast guests Ira Gold, Jeff Weisner, Tracy Rowell, and many others at this dynamic event!

This short episode with event coordinator Wesley Thompson gives you a feel for what’s in store for 2017 at Bass Works.

Visit bassworksmd.com for detailed information, and check out this great video of 87 bassists playing All About That Bass at the 2015 Bass Works!

324: Weekly Update for 3/20/17 – Double Bass News

Stories covered:

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323: Daniel Kimbro on newgrass, crazy venues, and life on the road

I had a great time chatting with Daniel Kimbro for today’s episode. Daniel is a member of the Jerry Douglas Band and regularly collaborates with Martin Harley. His bio is a who’s who in the world of traditional music.

We cover a wide array of topics, including:

  • growing up in East Tennessee in a very musical family
  • his family bluegrass band playing venues like Cumberland Gap and Horton Store
  • some of the wackiest small venues he’s played (including a place with tanning beds and a hot dog bar)
  • how Daniel got from playing taking bed parlors to Telluride
  • Edgar Meyer being in the audience for his first gig with the Jerry Douglas Band
  • the gear that Daniel uses
  • the advantages of using the Chadwick folding bass while on the road
  • what Daniel likes about being on the road

We also dig into other newgrass players that Daniel digs:

It was great chatting with Daniel, and I can’t wait to see how his career continues to evolve!

Links to check out:

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This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Helicore strings, which are are designed, engineered, and crafted at the D’Addario string factory in New York and come in orchestral, hybrid, pizzicato, and solo string sets.

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