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Eric Fortaleza Sep 22, 2021

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This week's episode, host Josh Paul gets on the line with Eric Fortaleza, a hard-working bassist who’s made the long trek from Sydney, Australia to Nashville, Tennessee where his driving bass lines are matched only by his drive to strengthen his musical community. He goes into depth on his recently developed non-profit organization called Pitch Meeting, which provides aspiring Nashville singer-songwriters with opportunities to perform, record, and get their music heard. He also drops some great insights on playing and the gear that gets the job done.

Duff McKagan Sep 15, 2021

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The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today.

This week’s episode features Duff McKagan. His 40-year career has been an epic one—and includes being a founding member of one of the biggest rock bands in the world. That’s Guns ’n’ Roses, if you live under a rock. Duff’s grooves can be heard on records that have sold millions, and he’s played on literally hundreds of stages around the globe.

Duff took a time out from getting ready for a show to speak with host Josh Paul about getting his start, what he’s up to now, how to sustain life both creatively and emotionally as a touring musician, and what his favorite gear is. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

Oteil Burbridge Sep 08, 2021

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Grammy Award-winning artist Oteil Brubridge visits with Bass Freq's host Josh Paul from a place he is very much accustomed to—the road. His 30-year career is marked by countless collaborations with rock and blues stars such as the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Santana, Billy Gibbons, the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and members of the Grateful Dead in the group Dead & Company. In this discussion with Josh, Otiel speaks from the heart about starting out, his dedication to the craft, his appreciation of the experiences he's had and what he's learned, and—of course—the gear that gets the job done.

Darryl Jones Sep 01, 2021

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This week’s episode features Darryl Jones. Few bass players have put in the work that he has, working with a huge variety of musicians at the top of their craft and gaining unique insights gained along the way to enhance his own artistic contributions. Throughout his long and fruitful journey, Darryl has collaborated with numerous greats from Miles Davis and Eric Clapton to Sting and B.B. King. Oh, and did we mention he’s been touring and recording with The Rolling Stones for nearly 30 years?

Speaking with Josh Paul, Darryl shares his approaches to music and touring and discusses his insatiable thirst for continuing to learn and grow as a player, his gear choices for the studio and the stadium, and the story behind his newest venture into the creation of electric basses. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

Michael League Aug 25, 2021

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Episode 14 features Michael League, Grammy Award-winning artist and leader of innovative musical collective Snarky Puppy. Michael’s one of those players whose virtuosic technique is guided by impeccable taste—he knows when to kick it up a notch, when to hang back and chill, and where to find every groove in between. Oh yeah, and he has an incredible ear for great tone.

Host Josh Paul catches Michael on tour in Europe as they discuss Michael's unique compositional approach to playing bass, how to stay inspired and survive as an artist with your own vision in the music industry, and of course the go-to gear that gets him his highly coveted and carefully crafted sounds. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

Amos Heller Aug 18, 2021

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Host Josh Paul hears from bass player Amos Heller, a veteran of the Nashville scene and longtime member of Taylor Swift's band. Along with dishing on his current work reviewing cool gear, Amos gives us a glimpse of both the good times and the bumpy times at the start of his career and lets us in on what it takes to be able to get on—and stay on—the tour bus (hint: it takes more than great chops and primo equipment).

Joe Principe Aug 11, 2021

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Rise Against bassist and co-founder Joe Principe sits down with host Josh Paul to discuss everything from how he got started playing bass and the origins of the band to what inspires their music, how he plays, and which gear he uses.

Eric "Pik Funk" Smith Aug 04, 2021

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Ever since his earliest days playing for his church band as a youngster, Eric Smith has been committed to laying down the thickest and most stable groove possible. His rocksteady rhythm and penchant for the pocket propelled him past flashier players into work with major acts, from Shelia E to Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Lalah Hathaway. On this episode of the Bass Fred’s Podcast, "Pik Funk" breaks it down for host Josh Paul on how he got his start, and he provides some invaluable advice for bass players who want to turn their passion into a career.

James "Hutch" Hutchinson Jul 28, 2021

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Session musicians are often the unsung heroes of legendary recordings, and among their ranks is James “Hutch” Hutchinson, whose illustrious career spans five decades. In this episode of Bass Freq’s, host Josh Paul gets Hutch to talk about how he got his start, life in the recording studio, and how he still stays inspired to play every chance he gets.

Eva Gardner Jul 21, 2021

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Born and raised around the LA music industry, bassist Eva Gardner is no stranger to the world of performing at the highest level—whether as a solo artist in the studio or backing up international acts on stage. In this episode, she gets to catch up with her old music school buddy and Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul, filling him in on how she broke through in the business, what life has been like for her as a touring musician, and, as always, what gear she’s into.