Guitar and Bass Conversations

Apr 03 2025 118 ep. 31 mins 2

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A podcast dedicated to conversations with today's top guitar and bass musicians.

Hosted by:
Bob Bakert, Editor jazzguitartoday.com and
Raúl Amador, Editor bassmusicianmagazine.com

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Interview With Circle The Earth’s Bassist Mike McBay

Apr 03 2025 15 mins

There is a lot of very exciting music happening in LA. Circle The Earth hails from this fair city with Mike McBay as a founding member and the driving force on the low end. Mike is not only a bass player but also practices medicine and applies his life knowledge to guide the band’s efforts. Just like their hometown, Circle the Earth is a very diverse band in a multicultural and g

Bassist David Dyson – Bass Powerhouse

Mar 27 2025 21 mins

In our earliest years (about 17 years ago) he contributed to Bass Musician with numerous bass-relevant pieces. He is an amazing and talented bass player who also writes music, does arrangements, is a producer, teaches, and has played with a ton of great musical acts. Join me as we hear about David’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, and details about his signature Skjold de

Interview With Bassist Chuck Webb

Mar 20 2025 29 mins

Just over a decade our good friend Vuyani Wakaba interviewed Chicago bassist Chuck Webb. Since then, Chuck has been super busy. One of his main occupations has been playing bass for musical theater. He is currently playing bass for the Phillip Company US tour of Hamilton. Join me as we get caught up with Chuck and hear details about his experience playing in the pit for my favorite

Interview WIth Bassist Adam DeAscentis

Mar 13 2025 31 mins

Last December (2024) some of our very good friends invited us to the Smith Center here in Las Vegas to check out a band I was unfamiliar with, the Huntertones. From the moment they took the stage this six-piece band came out swinging with super high energy and one of the tightest, most entertaining collections of music I have ever heard. Driving the low end, Adam DeAscentis did a s

Interview With Bassist Adam Nitti – His Journey

Mar 06 2025 22 mins

We go way back with bassist Adam Nitti. He was an early contributor to Bass Musician Magazine with his bass technique pieces. We have enjoyed his music, reviewed his albums, and noted his educational projects; we have followed his trajectory almost as long as we have been in existence. Seeing his bigger-than-life photo at the Ibanez booth during the NAMM shows behind his beautiful

Interview With Bassist Jerome Rimson

Feb 27 2025 40 mins

Hailing from Detroit, Jerome Rimson has been laying down the low end for over 55 years. During that timeframe, he has played with some of the biggest names of our time and excelled as a producer, arranger, songwriter, and vocalist. As you might imagine, Jerome is a wealth of information as he is part of the ongoing history of our beloved electric bass. Join me as we hear about Jero

Interview With Teddy and the Rough Riders Bassist/Vocalist Ryan Jennings

Feb 20 2025 15 mins

Nashville is one of the most iconic music scenes in the United States. Hailing from this super-active city, we have Ryan Jennings, bassist and vocalist for Teddy and the Rough Riders. The band just released their latest album “Down Home” on vinyl and CD, and is loaded with the band’s unique Country Rock flavor. Ryan also plays bass for Emily Nenni who has been going strong in

Bassist Pops Magellan, Laying Down the Low-end for Adam Lambert

Feb 14 2025 14 mins

I am a big fan of Brazilian music and I remember briefly meeting bassist Pops Magellan at a NAMM show years ago and knew our conversation warranted a longer discussion. For this cover interview, I sat down with her to learn more about her musical journey, laying down the low-end for Adam Lambert, her new EP “Damage”, how she gets her sound and so much more. Here is Pops Magella

Interview With Skinflint Bassist Kebonye Nkloso

Feb 14 2025 15 mins

Kebonye Nkloso… I am always fascinated to hear about music from other parts of our planet as much has yet to reach my ears. Hailing from Botswana, Skinflint has been rocking its kind of heavy metal since 2006 with Kebonye Nkloso as the bassist and a founding member. They were inspired by many of our time’s great heavy metal bands but chose to branch into specific music based on

Interview With Sick Puppies Bassist Emma Anzai

Feb 14 2025 10 mins

Emma Anzai… I am always excited to chat with bass players from around the world. Emma Anzai is a founding member and the bassist for Australia’s Sick Puppies, who have been going strong playing Rock since the late 1990s. Emma also plays bass for Evanescence. Join me as we hear about Emma’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, and her plans for the future. Photo Credit: Al