The SBL Podcast

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108 - In Conversation with Adam Neely & Evan Marien - New Ways to Survive as an Independent Musician Sep 26, 2018

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In this interview I sit down with SBL faculty members, Adam Neely and Evan Marien, to discuss how social media has changed the game for everyone in the music business.

107 - In Conversation with Henrik Linder - Behind The Player Aug 15, 2018

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In this interview I dig a little deeper into the bass playing of Dirty Loops bassist, Henrik Linder!

106 - In Conversation with James Quinlan - Bassically Speaking Jul 11, 2018

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In this interview NYC resident, James Quinlan, talks us through his evolution as a bassist.

105 - In Conversation with Brad Miller - Brave New Bass Jun 13, 2018

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In this interview I catch up with one of the bass world’s rising stars - Brad Miller.

104 - In Conversation with Moto Fukushima - House of Waters May 09, 2018

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In this interview I talk to Moto Fukushima about his breathtaking technique and his stellar trio.

103 - In Conversation with Oteil Burbridge - From the Allman Brothers to Dead & Company Apr 16, 2018

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In this interview I talk to Oteil Burbridge about his drum-rooted rhythmic approach and how he’s taken the 6-string bass to new heights.

102 - In Conversation with Kevin Scott - Forq Mar 28, 2018

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Today’s interview with Kevin Scott is one of our greatest of all time! Or at least, that’s how I remembered it. ;-)

101 - In Conversation with Gail Ann Dorsey - From Bowie to Brooklyn Mar 07, 2018

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In today’s podcast I talk to Gail Ann Dorsey about gigging with some of popular music’s all-time greats…

100 - In Conversation with Wayne Nunes - Warrior Charge Feb 21, 2018

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In our 100th episode of the SBL podcast we find out what makes one of the UK’s most revered rhythm sections tick.

Warrior Charge is bassist Wayne Nunes and drummer Perry Melius who have been working together as a rhythm section and as producers for over twenty years. The talented duo have written, recorded, produced and remixed tracks for the likes of Tricky, Nick Rhodes, Billy Ocean, Rico, Amy Coco, Ghetto Priest and Mobo Award finalists, Kola, not forgetting the movie Bad Company, with Chris Rock and Anthony Hopkins. “Music is a painting and it represents two people throwing colours at a canvas and only showing the pieces we like,” says Wayne. Let’s get into it!

In this episode you're going to learn:

How Wayne developed his rhythm section partnership with Perry Melius.
Wayne’s top tips for success in the music business.
All about Wayne and Perry’s solo project, Warrior Charge.
Why he sometimes likes to step out of his comfort zone.
And much, much more…

099 - In Conversation with John Bird - Surviving A World Tour Feb 07, 2018

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In today’s podcast John Bird talks us through his upcoming tour with One Direction star Niall Horan.

Building a career in London as a full-time musician is more often than not a balancing act between being as true to your creative instincts as possible and paying the bills, but for all of the tough economic circumstances, John Bird’s daily survival tactics have been tempered somewhat by gigs with the likes of Hudson Taylor, Jack Savoretti and Niall Horan who’s currently readying himself for a world tour. Touring can make your career, if it doesn't break up your band. In this episode John explores the ups and downs of life on the road.

In this episode you're going to learn:

How John preps for life on the road.
Why he’s NEVER late for soundcheck.
His guide to surviving as a touring bass player.
Why Tokyo is his favourite city.
And much, much more…

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