Bass Lessons Melbourne Player Profiles
By Bass Lessons Melbourne
A monthly (ish) podcast featuring interviews and jams with local and international bass players.
Bass Lessons Melbourne Player ProfilesDec 23, 2020
Ep. 65 Garry Gary Beers - INXS & Beyond
Garry Gary Beers is a founding member of Australian rock icons INXS and has played the biggest stages in the world as well as selling over 50million records globally. He has since gone on to design his own 'quad coil' pickups and subsequently his own line of boutiqye handmade instruments - GGB Basses. It was great to sit down with Garry and chat about his journey not just as a bass player, but also his philosphy and approach to designing and building instruments. You can find my review of his basses here: https://youtu.be/Qjvof8pmKxI GGB Basses: https://www.ggbbasses.com/
Ep. 64: Doug Wimbish - Living Colour
I've been a fan of @DougWimbishBass and @LivingColour since my early teens with 'Stain' being a hugely inspirational and ear opening album for me so getting the chance to sit down with Doug and pick his brains was a really exciting. This interview was recorded after a 2hr masterclass with @willcalhoun98 and Doug still had the graciousness to sit with me for 45mins and answer questions. A true giant of modern electric bass, Doug has been pushing boundaries with his incredible technique and use of FX for over 30yrs not just as part of Living Colour and Tackhead, but on hundreds of albums as a session player including the beginnings of hip hop with Sugarhill Records. Massive shout out and thanks to @cmimusicaudio6455 @basscentre9621 Melbourne, @SpectorBassCom @OfficialSpector @JMCAcademy and @stephenlane6630 for making all this possible. Links: INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/basslessonsmelbourne MY MUSIC https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DPXwb75biH3nUBuAULz0y FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/bassguitarlessonsmelbourne WEBSITE http://www.basslessonsmelbourne.com DOUG WIMBSH https://www.dougwimbish.com/ Bass Centre https://www.basscentre.com.au/
Ep. 63: Anthony Muthurajah - "Complex information in a simple format"
Ep. 62: Steve Jenkins - "from face-melting prog-metal to experimental microtonal jazz-funk to dubbed-out electronica"
EP. 61: Pt.3 - Aussie Bass Legends
Ep. 61: Pt.2 - Aussie Bass Legends - Roger McLachlan, Harry Brus, Craig Newman
Ep. 61: Pt.1 - Aussie Legends - Roger McLachlan, Craig Newman, Harry Brus
Ep. 60 - Kaveh Rastegar - Kneebody, John Legend, Sia
Ep. 59 - Scott Ambush - Spyro Gyra
Ep. 58 - Neil Fairclough - QUEEN + Adam Lambert
Follow Neil on Instagram @neilmfairclough
Ep. 57 - Dave Boonshoft - President of Aguilar
noisegate.com.au/one-on-one-with-dave-boonshoft-from-aguilar-amplification/
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Ep. 56 - Anthony Wellington - Bassology, Victor Wooten
Ep. 55 Max Moran - Nicholas Payton
His unique sound came naturally as he forged his musical identity in sonic melting pot of New Orleans, playing with artists ranging from the Donald Harrison Quintet to The Bridge Trio to Nicholas Payton. Music is also a bit of a family tradition as his cousin is famed jazz pianist Jason Moran.
Check out Neospectric here: maxmoranandneospectric.bandcamp.com/
Ep. 54 Nigel Rivers - Erykah Badu, The Gritz
Follow him on instagram @nigelonbass
Ep. 53 Felix Pastorius - Hipster Assassins, Onyx Collective, Yellowjackets, Mu'tet
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Ep. 52 Jay Bratten - Drake/Mark Ronson/Musiq Soulchild
Gracing many stages, Bratten has had the opportunity to play with an plethora of artists including Drake, Jill Scott, Mark Ronson, Eric Roberson Musiq Soulchild, Mario Barrett, Fantasisa, Jaguar Wright, Flo Rida , Martha Munazzi, Tye Tribbett, Anthony Brown, to name a few. Bratten’s Discography includes the work of J. Cole “Born Sinner”, Tasha Cobbs “Grace”, JJ Hairston "No Reason to Fear", Tye Tribbett “Fresh”, Angela Johnson “It’s Personal”, as well as Musiq Soulchild “A Philly Soul Christ"
itunes.apple.com/us/album/hymns-my-way/881632989
itunes.apple.com/us/album/ordered-by-you/1369918505?i=1369918507
jaybrattenmusic.com/bio
Ep. 51 Leland Sklar - James Taylor/Phil Collins/TOTO
EP. 50 Shem Von Schroeck - TOTO/Kenny Loggins/Don Felder
Ep. 49 Pete Martin - Kamaal Williams/Courtney Pine/Natasha Beddingfield
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Ep. 48 - Kevin Scott - Forq/Wayne Krantz/Jimmy Herring
Ep. 47 - Jarman Donohue - Men Imitating Machines
Check them out:
menimitatingmachines.com/music-and-video/
industrialradio.com.au/
Ep. 46 - Tom Kennedy - Dave Weckl/Mike Stern/Steps Ahead /Michael Brecker
Tom’s musical roots with on the acoustic bass, an instrument he started playing at age 9 and took to so naturally that within a few years he was performing with internationally known players such as Freddie Hubbard, James Moody, Nat Adderly, Sonny Stitt and Stan Kenton.
Gaining a reputation that soon traveled beyond his native St. Louis, Tom relocated to New York City, where he quickly gained work with multiple groups. Further accolades came through a recording with guitar great Bill Connors and tours with tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker in the world-renowned jazz-fusion group Steps Ahead. Additional tours and recordings with Brazilian pianist Tania Maria and guitarist Al DiMeola followed.
In 1998, Tom became an integral part of Modern Drummer hall of famer Dave Weckl’s band, a group he toured, composed and recorded with for over nine years. Tom and Dave have continued to perform and record together on various projects for other artists, including Mike Stern, Didier Lockwood, Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour.
Tom has also performed and recorded with top contemporary players Simon Phillips, Steve Gadd, Frank Gambale, Steve Lukather, David Sanborn, Jeff Lorber, Ricky Lawson, Joe Sample and fusion band Planet X.
Tom has released five solo CDs: Basses Loaded in 1996, Bassics in 2004 featuring Mundell Lowe and Joe LaBarbera, Just for the Record in 2011, featuring Dave Weckl and Mike Stern, and Just Play! in 2013 featuring Lee Ritenour, Renee Rosnes and George Garzone. His most recent solo project, Points of View, released in 2017.
Ep. 45 - Igor Saavedra - 8 String Bass Pioneer
Ep. 44 - Tim Curnick - Killing Heidi/Dingbats?!/Old Man River
Experienced in many fields and genres, he has performed, recorded and toured with some of the worlds most respected artists.
International artists include pop singer Rita Ora (UK), Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ and Canadian troubadour Hawksley Workman. Locally he performs as both sideman and band member for Killing Heidi, Ross Wilson, Leah Flanagan, Tim Freedman and Radical Son. Previously he has performed with Old Man River, Ngaiire, Kevin Borich, The Whitlams, Mahalia Barnes, Adam Brand, The Hands, Jackie Orszaczky and Lachy Doley to name just a few. As a member of the houseband on ABCTV's The Sideshow, he backed a multitude of artists including Colin Hay, Martha Davis, Ian Moss, Tim Minchin and numerous cabaret performers.
www.timcurnick.com
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Ep. 43 - Demonterious 'DETOXXX' Lawrence - Kendrick Lamar, Avery Sunshine, Angie Stone
Follow him on Instagram @detoxxxmusic
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EP. 42 - Marty Holoubek - Sex On Toast/James Morrison/The Lagerphones
Since his move to Melbourne he has had much professional experience performing and recording with celebrated international artists such as Leroy Jones, Chuck Findlay, Bobby Rydell, George Garzone, Dave Douglas, Kenny Werner, Elaine Paige and Liz Callaway as well as celebrated Australian artists James Morrison, Kate Ceberano, Scott Tinkler, Aaron Choulai, Emma Pask, Julien Wilson and Joseph O’Connor.
Marty is a core member of the internationally acclaimed bands Sex on Toast and The Lagerphones as well as many other projects around Melbourne.
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Ep 41. Joshua Crumbly - Kamasi Washington/Terence Blanchard
Check out Joshua's website for more info:
joshuacrumbly.com/
I'm very happy to announce that this episode is brought to you in association with F Bass Handmade Guitars and BassFace Strings! F Bass have been hand making basses for 40 years and offer vintage inspired instruments as well our original modern fretted and fretless designs. www.fbass.com
BassFace Strings bring quality Electric Bass strings and accessories into Australia to suit the working musician and are currently stocking Ken Smith Electric Bass strings. bassfacestrings@gmail.com.
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Ep 40 - Reggie Hamilton - Seal/Whitney Houston/Mariah Carey
www.reggiehamilton.com
I'm very happy to announce that this episode is brought to you in association with F Bass Handmade Guitars and BassFace Strings! F Bass have been hand making basses for 40 years and offer vintage inspired instruments as well our original modern fretted and fretless designs. www.fbass.com
BassFace Strings bring quality Electric Bass strings and accessories into Australia to suit the working musician and are currently stocking Ken Smith Electric Bass strings. bassfacestrings@gmail.com.
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Ep. 39 Rick Leon James - Daniel Beddingfield/Jessie J/Yolanda Brown
Check him out here:
rickleonjames.com/
I'm very happy to announce that this episode is brought to you in association with F Bass Handmade Guitars and BassFace Strings! F Bass have been hand making basses for 40 years and offer vintage inspired instruments as well our original modern fretted and fretless designs.
www.fbass.com
BassFace Strings bring quality Electric Bass strings and accessories into Australia to suit the working musician and are currently stocking Ken Smith Electric Bass strings. bassfacestrings@gmail.com. www.basslessonsmelbourne.com Please leave a comment and spread the word!
Ep. 38 Evan Marien - Wayne Krantz/Allan Holdsworth/Virgil Donati/Solo
Evan Marien is well known to bass players around the globe for his amazing youtube videos (including one of the first 360o videos I ever saw) featuring his fluid, melodic soloing, awesome use of fx and slick production values. However, he has built an enviable career as a side man playing for guitar gods such as Wayne Krantz and Allan Holdsworth. In this interview we discuss his early influences which include Nu Metal and Jaco, his association with Ken Smith Basses, some scale approaches and his blossoming solo career alongside drummer Dana Hawkins.
I'm very happy to announce that this episode is brought to you in association with F Bass Handmade Guitars and BassFace Strings!
F Bass have been hand making basses for 40 years and offer vintage inspired instruments as well our original modern fretted and fretless designs. www.fbass.com
BassFace Strings bring quality Electric Bass strings and accessories into Australia to suit the working musician and are currently stocking Ken Smith Electric Bass strings. bassfacestrings@gmail.com. www.basslessonsmelbourne.com
Please leave a comment and spread the word!
Ep. 37 Steve Hunter - Chick Corea/Billy Cobham
Bandcamp: stevehunter.bandcamp.com/
Sponsors:
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www.bassinyourface.com.au
Me:
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Ep. 36 Phil Stack - Thirsty Merc/James Morrison
Phil Stack Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/phil-stack/celebrate-life
Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.stack.1/
I'm very happy to announce that this episode is brought to you in association with F Bass Handmade Guitars and BassFace Strings!
F Bass have been hand making basses for 40 years and offer vintage inspired instruments as well our original modern fretted and fretless designs.
www.fbass.com
BassFace Strings bring quality Electric Bass strings and accessories into Australia to suit the working musician and are currently stocking Ken Smith Electric Bass strings.
bassfacestrings@gmail.com.
www.basslessonsmelbourne.com
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Ep. 35 Cornell Williams - Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
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Ep. 34 - Jonathan Dimond - Bass Riyaz
www.jonathandimond.com
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Ep. 33 Evripides Evripidou - Virgil Donati/Frank Gambale/Dave Weckl/Mike Portnoy/Warwick
Check out our jam here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcoXJ_NNFYo
Ep.32 Drew Dedman - Made in Melbourne/Superheist
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9pOCKhm9c8VhQbGFiBM5Ag
Facebook: www.facebook.com/drewdedmanbassplayer/
Drew Dedman the Electric Bassplayer
Debut solo record "Made in Melbourne" out mid to late 2017
Instagram www.instagram.com/drewdedmanbass/
Ep. 31 Neil Kennedy/Cole Clark - The Luthier's Perspective #2
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Ep. 30 Michael Manson - George Duke/Kirk Whalum/Larry Carlton/Jeff Lorber
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Ep. 29 Claire Cross - "Enthusiasm goes a long way..."
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Ep. 28 René Flächsenhaar - Bass The World
Be sure to check out his YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0tUZ-T7QSGdq0jdiKby_A
As well as Bass The World:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCXvoRZ4JQezyPxWtUZ9QmWg
Noisy Rooms:
noisy-musicworld.com/rooms/en/
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Ep. 27 - David Searle - The Luthier's Perspective
In this interview we talk about what to look for in your first bass, tone woods, scale length, designing your own custom bass, active vs passive and a whole lot more!
Be sure to visit the Melbourne School of Guitar Making website to find out more!
melbourneschoolofguitarmaking.com.au/about-us/
Ep. 26 - Jon Wilson - Education & Entertainment
Ep. 25 Dave Anderson - Bill Evans, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Art Garfunkel
Ep. 24 - Neil Corcoran - Mother Earth
Thanks Neil!
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Ep. 23 Jonathan Maron - Groove Collective/Maxwell/Donny McCaslin
Be sure to check out his website:
www.jonathanmaron.com
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www.pickpocketfunk.com
Ep. 22 Ben Wicks - Blues Roulette
Ep. 21 Karl Rasheed Abel - Laura Mvula
www.karlrasheedabel.com/
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Ep. 20 Michael League - Snarky Puppy
groundupmusic.net/
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www.pickpocketfunk.com
Ep. 19 Lauren Pierce - Discover Double Bass
It was great to sit down with Lauren and talk about her journey as a musician, career paths, overcoming nerves, youtube and much much more!
Lauren Pierce:
discoverdoublebass.com/
laurenpiercebass.com/
www.basslessonsmelbourne.com
www.facebook.com/bassguitarlessonsmelbourne
www.pickpocketfunk.com
Ep. 18 Lucas Taranto - Gotye
Watch the video interview here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBLzp36LORA