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098 - Where will your bass playing take you this year? Feb 01, 2018

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The new year has brought more than just new resolutions! In today’s podcast we find out what lies ahead for SBL.

The past 12 months have been a whirlwind ride for everyone here at ScottsBassLessons, but that hasn’t stopped us thinking big for 2018. As you probably already know, SBL is one of the most comprehensive online platforms for bass education in the world, and it’s our job to determine the most effective way to create exciting new content and resources that mean something to students, differentiate us from the competition and capture the imaginations of everyone we hope to reach. Let’s take a look at what’s in store…

097 - In Conversation with Renell Shaw - Bass Monk Jan 17, 2018

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In today’s podcast Renell Shaw talks about his upcoming EP and his gig with drum and bass act Rudimental.

Renell Shaw is perhaps best known for his work with the likes of Maverick Sabre, Speech Debelle, Carleen Anderson and Rudimental, along with his perceptive bass tone. Renell’s latest solo offering, Bass Monk, was inspired by African grooves, electronic beats, jazz chords and by his discovery of the original meaning of the word Kung Fu - “any skill achieved through hard work and practice.” The result is a visual EP trilogy telling the story of a fictional character caught in the rat race of city life.

096 - In Conversation with Matthew Read - Anecdotes Vol 2 Jan 10, 2018

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In today’s podcast we meet up-and-coming double bassist Matthew Read.
Having caused quite a stir with the launch of his trio’s debut album back in 2016, the new year sees Matthew build on that success with a new album, Anecdotes Vol 2, which features 11 original compositions drawing on jazz, folk, country, hip-hop, dance music, spirituals and both European and American church music. As you might expect, there’s a lot more to leading a jazz trio than merely booking rehearsals, learning the material and getting to grips with the live performances. Luckily, with a First Class honours Degree in Jazz from the Guildhall School of Music and having already been awarded the prestigious Alec Dankworth Prize for Big Band composition and arranging, a talent as significant as Matthew’s is built to last, so catch him when you can…

095 - In Conversation with Erick "Jesus" Coomes - Lettuce Jan 03, 2018

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In today’s podcast Erick "Jesus" Coomes lends an insight into every funk bassist’s dream gig.
Known for their incendiary live shows and die-hard fans, revered funk collective Lettuce brings forth a new vitality to classic funk music. Comprised of a stellar group musicians (drummer Adam Deitch, guitarists Adam Smirnoff and Eric Krasno, bassist Erick "Jesus" Coomes, keyboardist and vocalist Nigel Hall, saxophonist Ryan Zoidis, and trumpet player Eric Bloom) the band continues to cement their reputation as an unmissable live act. Released last year via Lettuce Records, Witches Stew is their most recent album, which was recorded in tribute to Miles Davis.

094 - In Conversation with Adam Neely - Decoding The Low End Dec 20, 2017

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In today’s podcast Adam Neely talks us through his brand-new course for the SBL Artist Series.

We first heard of Adam Neely and his awesome YouTube Channel a few years back and have been keeping close tabs on him ever since (Adam has 304,315 YouTube subscribers on the day of our interview). His new course for SBL, which is the latest addition to the SBL Artist Series, captures his incredible take on the study of harmonics and metric modulation along with some other pretty advanced concepts and ideas that will literally blow your mind! If you're already a member at SBL you have instant access to the new course. Click here to get started! If you're not a member yet, no sweat, just grab your 14 day free trial here and you'll be good to go!

093 - In Conversation with Trevor Barry - Super Sideman Dec 13, 2017

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In today’s podcast we’re talking to one of the London session world’s most wanted.

Since his first session at Abbey Road aged just 15, Trevor Barry has amassed a CV that reads like a who’s who of popular music stars from both stage and the big screen. James Morrison, Freddie Mercury, Shirley Bassey, Burt Bacharach, West End shows Jesus Christ Superstar and We Will Rock You, the BAFTA Awards… the list goes on and on. Trevor even played on the theme tune to the James Bond film Casino Royale. Fans of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing are sure to have spotted him strutting his stuff with the show’s house band.

092 - In Conversation with Evan Marien - The Improvisers Mind Dec 06, 2017

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In today’s podcast Evan Marien lifts the lid on his brand-new course for the SBL.

A recent addition to the SBL faculty, Evan Marien has been turning heads ever since he was named as an ‘Exciting New Player’ in Bass Player Magazine’s 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards poll (he actually made the top 3 alongside Esperanza Spalding and Hadrien Feraud!). Aside from joining what would become guitarist Allan Holdsworth’s final tour back in April 2017, and unveiling his latest solo release as EMAR, Evan has also been busy creating content for SBL and his latest course is now live within our course library! If you're already a member you have instant access to the new course. Click here to get started! If you're not a member yet, no sweat, just grab your 14 day free trial here and you'll be good to go!

091- In Conversation with Jimbo Hart - Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Nov 29, 2017

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In today’s podcast we’re talking to Jimbo Hart of American Southern Rock band Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

It’s so often the case that a great rhythm section lies behind almost every great band, and Jimbo Hart is the kind of bassist whose playing provides a solid link between Jason Isbell’s vocals and the rest of the band. Hailing from the Muscle Shoals region of Northwest Alabama, Jimbo has been busy honing his bass playing on Isbell’s new record, The Nashville Sound, which is his first with the 400 Unit since 2011.

090 - In Conversation with Brian ‘Beav’ Waddell - Devin Townsend Project Nov 22, 2017

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In today’s podcast we’re talking to the man who’s been providing the low end for the Devin Townsend Project.

Brian 'Beav' Waddell is busy gearing up for shows with The Devin Townsend Project, who are about to hit the road with Clutch and The Obsessed as part of the “Psychic Warfare” tour. Having released 24 studio albums in the last 22 years, Devin is one of the most prolific artists in any genre of music. A seasoned pro himself, it’s Brian’s intuition that has often proved as valuable as his musicianship. And with a new album, Transcendence, to promote and a packed touring schedule stretching ahead of the band, fans can expect plenty of more of his brutish bass riffs.

089 - In Conversation with Billy Sherwood - Live Across America Nov 15, 2017

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In today’s podcast we’re talking to Billy Sherwood from legendary prog-rock group YES.
Yes remain one of the most influential, ground-breaking and respected progressive rock bands in the world. 2018 marks half a century since their formation and to celebrate this remarkable milestone they will embark on a 13-date UK/European tour next March - #YES50. Having been a founding member back in 1968, Chris Squire, who died in 2015, wanted the band's legacy to continue, and personally chose Billy Sherwood as his successor.

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