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018 - In Conversation with Steve Pearce - Why Learning To Read Music Can Be The Making Of Your Career Apr 04, 2016

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In this episode I’m lucky enough to have London session legend Steve Pearce with me! If you speak to any bass players from the UK, soon enough Steve’s name will come up in the conversation.

Why? Because he’s not only one of the busiest bass players on the UK scene, he’s also one of the coolest and friendliest guys you could ever meet.

Steve’s played with the likes of Wayne Shorter, Steve Wonder, Tom Jones, Al Jarreau, Madonna, Mark Knopfler and played on film sound tracks such as Donnie Brasco, Evita, The Full Monty… I’m sure you get the idea! ;)

017 - In Conversation with Chris "Fatty" Hargreaves - The Simplest Things Can Make The Biggest Differences Mar 28, 2016

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In this episode of the SBL Podcast we’re lucky enough to have one of my best bass buddies and one of the most inspirational guys I know - Chris “Fatty” Hargreaves... bass player for the likes of Submotion Orchestra and Alex Clare.

Chris has been at the forefront of using effects within the bass world for as long as I can remember. I’m not talking about using a few pedals here and there - what Chris has done is completely re-imagine what the bass can be used for and how it can sound from the ground up.

016 - In Conversation with Guy Pratt - It Truly is About Your Social Network Mar 21, 2016

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Today we’re lucky enough to have an amazingly experienced guest on our new podcast episode. Someone who's played, recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in the music industry... the one and only Guy Pratt.

Guy has worked with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Pink Floyd (also David Gilmour), Gary Moore, Roxy Music, Echo & the Bunnymen, Tears for Fears, Whitesnake, Womack & Womack… I’m sure you get the idea! ;)

015 - In Conversation with Phil Mann - The Biggest Problem is Confidence And The Willingness To Put Yourself In Harm's Way Mar 14, 2016

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Today we’ve got one of the hardest gigging bass players on the planet with us - seriously, he did something like 250 gigs last year!

Introducing, the one and only Phil Mann.

Phil has appeared in London’s West End on Dancing In the Street, across Europe on productions such as Jesus Christ Super Star, One Night In Vegas, Little Shop Of Horrors, Anything Goes, Fame, Bugsy Malone, The Pirates Of Penzance, Beyond Phantom, Return To The Forbidden Planet, Hairspray, Jack The Ripper… I’m sure you get the idea! ;)

014 - In Conversation with Dave Swift - How To Keep A Legendary Gig… For 25 years! Mar 07, 2016

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To kick off this season I though it'd be great to hook up with one of my all time favourite bass players - the one and only Dave Swift.

Dave has been part of Jools Hollands Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for over 30 years, and with that band has played with artists such as George Benson, Eric Clapton, Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Jeff Beck, Tom Jones, Paul Weller, BB King, Adele, Amy Winehouse... I could go on and on, I'm sure you get the idea... Dave is 'experienced'! ;)

013 - In Conversation with Chris May - The Master Luthier Behind Overwater Basses Feb 29, 2016

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We're almost about to launch Season 2 of the Scott's Bass Lessons Podcast, but while we're in our editing frenzy here at SBL Towers I thought it'd be cool to release a special podcast episode for the "intermission" ;)

For this episode we've got the Master Luthier Chris May of Overwater Basses and we'll be talking about all things... you guessed it, bass!

Chris has been one of the most important people in my life for the last 20 years so I was over the moon when he agreed to come down to the studio and film this special episode for you.

012 - In Conversation with Sean Hurley - Jazz Was The Gateway Feb 15, 2016

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I'm so happy to have the amazing Sean Hurley on todays episode!

If you haven't heard of Sean before, he's played with artists such as John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke, Ringo Star, Annie Lenox, Alanis Morissette, Idina Menzel and many more... plus... he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet!

011 - In Conversation with Rufus Philpot – Ignore People Who Put You Down – You Can Always Achieve Your Dreams Feb 08, 2016

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I'm so happy to to have the mighty Rufus Philpot on todays episode!

Originally from the UK but now living in LA, Rufus has been a first call bass player for as long as I can remember. I first heard about him over 15 years ago from my old friend Chris May (the man behind Overwater basses)... he simply said "You heard of Rufus?... You need to check him out!"

010 - In Conversation with Tim Lefebvre - Always Bringin' The Octave Feb 01, 2016

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What can I say... I've been such a HUGE fan of Tim Lefebvre for so many years!

If you haven't heard of Tim before he's played with artists such as the Tedeschi Trucks Band (his full-time gig), Chris Botti, Toto, Sting, Uri Caine, Dave Binney, Wayne Krantz, Donny McCaslin, Mark Giuliana, Donald Fagen and most notably right now, he played on the late great David Bowie's last album "Black Star".

009 - In Conversation with Tanya O'Callaghan - Focus, Determination, And Passion Will Get You There! Jan 25, 2016

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In this weeks podcast I'm joined by truly inspirational Tanya O'Callaghan.

Tanya has an amazing story. It starts when she made the decision that she was going to be a professional musician and dropped out of school to chase that dream - before she even played an instrument!

She's a simply a prime example of how focus, determination, and passion can get you to where you want to be - as long as you're willing to dig in, and make it happen.

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