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088 - In Conversation with Scott Reeder - Fireball Ministry Nov 08, 2017

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In today’s podcast we meet Scott Reeder, of Kyuss, Sound City: Real to Reel and Fireball Ministry fame.

Speaking to us on the run up to some packed live shows in support of a new Fireball Ministry album, bassist Scott Reeder tells us that life in the band is turning out to be something of a blast. In the grand tradition of the desert rock scene, his unique blend of giant riffs have taken him to international acclaim amid the hard-rock community. High points of his career are many, including making headway with Kyuss in 1994 with their esteemed album Welcome To Sky Valley, auditioning for Metallica following the departure of Jason Newsted and winning a Grammy Award for his contribution to the soundtrack of the Dave Grohl documentary Sound City.

087 - In Conversation with Daniel Peate - Flightless Birds Nov 01, 2017

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In today’s podcast we’re talking to Daniel Peate from instrumental three-piece Flightless Birds.

Regarded by many as ‘one to watch’, Dan Peate has been busy making a name for himself in the North West of England. Having recently finished studying at the Royal Northern College of Music, we’re pleased to report that his instrumental trio, Flightless Birds, is also dong well. Their latest EP shows just how well the group has gelled. Instrumentally they’re solid and boundlessly energetic, while the guitar playing of Alex Dineen is packed with infectious melody, marking the arrival of an ambitious young band with a big future ahead of them.

086 - In Conversation with Rick Barrio Dill - Vintage Trouble Oct 25, 2017

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In today’s podcast we chat to Rick Barrio Dill, bassist with Vintage Trouble.

Vintage Trouble have been busy wowing audiences right across the globe with their high-energy brand of 1960s-style rhythm and blues. The LA-based four-piece have opened for the Rolling Stones in London’s Hyde Park, toured North America and Europe with The Who, not to mention the likes of Bon Jovi, Queen’s Brian May, AC/DC, The Dave Matthews Band and Lenny Kravitz. They’re even signed with legendary rock 'n' roll manager Doc McGhee (who's helped guide the careers of bands like KISS, Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, and Hootie & The Blowfish).

085 - In Conversation with Jonathan Maron - The Science of Groove Oct 18, 2017

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In today’s podcast we’re talking to a bass player who’s taken the art of groove playing to a whole new level.

Jonathan Maron has developed a reputation as one of the New York bass scene’s most reliable musicians. D’Angelo, Maxwell, Tupac Shakur, Jewel, India Arie, Donny McCaslin, Anoushka Shankar, Kurt Rosenwinkel and many others have recruited Jonathan at one time or another. His best-known gig has always been with the legendary Groove Collective, who acquired a cult following among club goers in the early 90s with their eclectic mix of jazz-inspired funk. His recorded catalogue grows more impressive and more dialled in from album to album, and the great news is, we've just released his first ever course into the SBL Course Library.

084 - In Conversation with Tom Peel - Chaos And The Calm Oct 11, 2017

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In today’s podcast we chat to Tom Peel, bassist with English singer-songwriter James Bay.

James Bay shot to stardom with the release of his debut album, Chaos and The Calm, back in 2015. Recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, the album debuted at number one in the UK and cemented Bay’s reputation as an incredible songwriter. But as with all bands that emerge as if from nowhere, the backstory often proves more extensive than you might expect. Tom Peel’s journey has been a steady and assured one, from a natural inclination towards music as a young lad through to playing festivals and rock arenas all over the world.

083 - In Conversation with Henrik Linder - Dirty Loops Oct 04, 2017

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In today’s podcast we meet Henrik Linder, bassist with YouTube sensation Dirty Loops.

First thing’s first; Dirty Loops aren’t dirty and they don’t use loops! But if you’ve seen anything of the Swedish trio’s YouTube channel then you will know all about the funky, head-bobbing swagger of bassist Henrik Linder. He slaps and plucks with the utmost precision, making faces of both concentration and sheer joy in doing so. To execute technical lines of that calibre, Henrik confidently trusts his 6-string signature model to steady the growl - a bass designed by Swedish luthier Anders Mattison.

082 - In Conversation with Rich Brown - Mastering The Modes Sep 27, 2017

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In today’s podcast we talk modes with 6-string bass pioneer Rich Brown.

Having recently released a brand-new course into the SBL course library, this week’s podcast sees Rich Brown take centre stage. Rich is one of those players who regularly pushes the instrument to its limits, and sometimes beyond. He has performed and recorded with some of the finest musicians on the planet including Dapp Theory, Steve Coleman & 5 Elements, Vernon Reid, Bruce Cockburn and David Clayton Thomas (of Blood, Sweat, & Tears). Rich is also on the verge of stepping out with his own duo project featuring Snarky Puppy drummer, Larnell Lewis.

081 - In Conversation with Morten Ehlers - Bass Buddha Sep 21, 2017

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In today’s podcast we catch up with Morten Ehlers, the self-confessed bass junkie from Denmark.

Having enjoyed a ten year career as the driving force behind the bass department at TC Electronic, Morten Ehlers is currently amassing an Aladdin’s Cave for bass players. Look around his new bass store and you sense immediately that this is no ordinary shop. Bass Buddha sells instruments from a number of luxury and boutique luthiers – Marleaux, Stenback, Dingwall, Sadowsky and Overwater among them. Morten is clearly a man happy in his work.

080 - In Conversation with Mike Bendy - The Bendy Effect Sep 13, 2017

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In today’s podcast US bass ace, Mike Bendy, gives us an insight into his signature tone.

From Kenwood Dennard and Roy Hargrove to the Hipster Assassins, Brooklyn-born bass player Mike Bendy is forging a reputation as one of the bass world’s most exciting players. His formative days were spent listening to bands like Metallica (‘Cliff Burton was my first bass hero’) and then Primus and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, while toying with his Ibanez CT Series bass and dreaming of joining a band. As Mike’s professional career began to take shape, he formed a solid musical and personal friendship with Felix Pastorius, who he currently shares the stage with at New York’s famed 55 Bar in their group Hipster Assassins.

079 - In Conversation with Frankie Poullain - Dancing In The Darkness Sep 06, 2017

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In today’s podcast The Darkness bassist talks us through the band’s brand-new album.

Frankie Poullain has been entertaining crowds with The Darkness for years. Since hitting the big time with their 2003 debut album, Permission To Land, he’s hardly had time to catch his breath. This year has been a busy one for the band, who are fresh off shows with Guns N’ Roses and a run of European festivals. The new album is a masterclass in retro rock, a feast of big riffs, killer guitar tones and searing vocals. More importantly it crackles with the raw, spontaneous energy of a live show, something often absent from many modern rock albums.

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