Central Connecticut's record label to hold Halloween concert Oct 21, 2008
Dino Federici, bass player and lead singer of SixsidedDie and one of the driving forces of 10 Foot Reach, split his label into what he called networking groups so the bands could play shows together, cross-promote and fill venues. "We're just one big network," he said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Rockin' the Westwood (8) Oct 19, 2008
Brian had a solo career before joining up with childhood friend Brian Eichelberger, a violinist turned bass player, and college buddies Rhett Stonelake(drums) and Chris Bristol (electric guitar) about three years ago. But Brian didn't tour as a solo artist, so this is all new and exciting. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Former Nirvana manager tells of life in the rock 'n’ roll trenches Oct 13, 2008
Not the image of the big bass player who threw the bass into the air and it hit him on the head. He is so serious. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
As a reward for their top performance, young WHS jazz musicians learn from a master Oct 10, 2008
It was a lot of fun, bass player Evan Becker, a senior, said. It s always great to get a new perspective on what we re learning. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Cajun night in Medfield Oct. 18 Oct 4, 2008
Joining Mr. Thomson in the band are jazz musician and bass player Jeff Lind, vocalist and percussionist Paul Mangion, and 11-year-old Brennish Thomson, who plays fiddle and zydeco rubboard. A portion of the evening s proceeds will benefit the rebuilding of the Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi, MS, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Medfield Press, MA)
Carl Jackson concert features new guest Oct 3, 2008
Mississippi standup bass player Captain Johnny Rawls will also join him as well as The Larry Wallace Band of Starkville and a brand new face to "Home for Christmas" and a close friend to Carl Jackson, comedian Lonnie Shorr. Aside from a list of credits that include every major showroom, theatre, and concert venue from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, Lonnie Shorr has been a regular on national television with over 350 appearances, with over 100 appearances on the Merv Griffin Show alone. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Bushnell hosts Peter, Paul, Mary Oct 3, 2008
Part of their onstage success, they acknowledged during the evening, is due to their long-time bass player Richard Kniss and multi-intrumentalist sideman Paul Prestopino. The latter was especially impressive as he moved from banjo and harmonica to mandolin and dobro, adding a unique coloration to each song. (Middletown Press, CT)
The Ruining are ... NEW JERSEY TRIED AND TRUE Oct 3, 2008
The Ruining's members, who include Checkers holdovers Harris, bass player Matt Bernard and drummer Ace, know it's not 1997 anymore. But they don't let you believe that when you hear their music, which lyrically snags Bruce Springsteen influences, while the fury in their bombastic punk anthems about surviving life, unity and holding onto your youth reflects partying to old Rancid and Saves the Day records. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Waycross salutes its music pioneer, Gram Parsons Sep 25, 2008
" Headlining the event will be Nashville duo Meridian, which includes Grammy nominee Lona Heins and M.C. Potts, along with Ian Dunlop, original bass player in the International Submarine Band. Griffin said he's expecting a crowd of close to 1,000 for the festival's first year outside. "We're praying for good weather," he said, "but come rain or shine, you won't be disappointed. " The festival begins at 6 p.m. Friday and will continue until midnight. The music resumes at noon on Saturday and will... (Florida Times-Union)
On the verge: Behind Serenade walks a songwriter Sep 22, 2008
Beginner's luck: Originally a bass player, Vesely writes most of his songs on guitar. He began learning piano last year as a way to broaden his writing perspectives. (USA Today -- Life)
Bleeding Through Make A Declaration To 'Trendy' Bands; Plus Disturbed, Madball & More News That Rules, In Metal File Sep 19, 2008
"When we were looking for a bass player in 2003 [after the departure of Vijay Kumar], Tim was actually going to play bass for us, because As I Lay Dying were losing faith in themselves, and he came to us, like, 'Hey, do you guys need a bass player, because I'd love to play bass with you guys,' " he said. "We told him that a couple of weeks prior, we'd added Ryan [Wombacher] to our band, and I think a couple of weeks after that, As I Lay Dying were signed to Metal Blade, and the rest is history.... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Fallfest, fireworks a success Sep 18, 2008
From left are Guitarist Kat Fetteroll and bass player Henry D'Angelo. Other band members include vocalist Kelsey Hern, drummer Nick Berry and guitarist Logan Thomas. (Medfield Press, MA)
Blind Pilot takes bikes to the road to share music Sep 17, 2008
But this time Kati Claborn, who sings and plays tenor banjo, mountain dulcimer and ukelele, and Luke Ydstic, upright bass player and vocalist, came along. The musicians pulled their instruments behind them Ydstic with a coffin-like carrier for his bass and Dobrowski with a set of drums that he designed that fit inside of each other. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Blame panic for price hike Sep 15, 2008
Ola Henriksson, bass player for the Swedish band Witchcraft, and David Kristersson, the tour manager, are all smiles after forking out more than $100 for gasoline Sunday at an Atlanta Chevron ... But Ola Henriksson, the bass player, seemed almost giddy as the pump cleared the $100 mark at a Chevron off Ponce de Leon Avenue. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Year big for Dead Confederate Sep 11, 2008
Not a bad start, said Brantley Senn, the bass player and a principal songwriter. On Sept. 15, Dead Confederate will release the full-length Wreck-ing Ball (TAO), which was recorded this year in Austin, Texas, with producer Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Patty Griffin). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Imperial Inn fills void for area fans, bands Sep 6, 2008
Topher Moore is the bass player for local group Sonic Future, and he last played at the Imperial on July 4. Moore said he likes performing at the Imperial better than some of the other performance spaces in town. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Simmons To Keynote Billboard Touring Conference Sep 5, 2008
Born in Haifa, Israel, in 1949 and the only child of a Holocaust survivor, Simmons found global fame as the co-founder and bass player for , which got its start in 1972. Kiss scored eight top 40 hits in the '70s and was one of the leading hard rock acts of its day. (Billboard.com)
Elton John and Lily Allen in war of words at Sep 4, 2008
Primal Scream were presented the gong for Band of the Year by Elle Machpherson and while accepting it, bass player Gary Mani Mounfield gave the audience a laugh. Looking at the six-foot-tall supermodel, he declared: F****** hell, a giraffe in a dress. (Times Online)
Variety of musicians at jubilee Sep 3, 2008
The jubilee gets us around a different crowd, said Troy Wigfield, a vocalist and bass player for the Blue Shades, which also includes members Brad Foust, Vince Bartlebaugh and Don Fronk. Wigfield said they have been performing at the jubilee for three years. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rosanne Cash to headline Flower Pickin’ Festival Aug 29, 2008
Marshall Grant, former bass player in Cash s band The Tennessee Two, also will play Oct. 18. And, among others, veteran country music star Billy Joe Shaver will perform, as well. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Singing songs about REAL PEOPLE Aug 29, 2008
His first music teacher was his grandfather, who was a stand-up bass player and musician for 50 years. "I feel like part of my job is to get out there and keep people motivated about America and not lose hope," Mullin's said. (Juneau Empire)
Fall Out Boy's New Release FOLIE A DEUX Scheduled for November 4th Election Day Aug 27, 2008
"This roll-out was started to engage people and let them tell their own stories. We came up with the beginning and the end, while the rest happened organically," says FOB bass player Pete Wentz. Meanwhile, Fall Out Boy's cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" has been nominated for Best Rock Video at this year's 25th annual MTV VMAs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Larry Olson: From one photo, many treasured memories emerge Aug 25, 2008
The La Crosse troupe included a bass player with no Wuensch lineage ... n Remember that bass player who was a dear family friend but not of Wuensch lineage. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Muxtape Getting Eaten By RIAA? Aug 20, 2008
Unless I'm handing the bass player money, that is. ninjasuperspy. (Gizmodo Australia)
Keyser gets a few thousand new faces Aug 18, 2008
comprised of lead singer Lea and bass player Will Henderson. Lea describes her music as a little bit of everything from folk, to R & B, to jazz. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Annual Oyster Festival a shell of a good time Aug 17, 2008
Earl said the band s bass player, former Milford resident Craig Macgregor, told the band about the city while they were en route this morning. It s great, Macgregor said of being back in town. (New Haven Register, CT)
Music Unlimited has revolutionary axe: the Gibson Robot Les Paul & SG Aug 15, 2008
Derek Hamilton, bass player, needed a little more direction from the lead guitarist. It s tuned to E flat, the guy said. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Singer from Evans part of Elvis tribute Aug 14, 2008
Taking over for Mr. Barefield as bass player is Jared "Stubby" Stubbs of Savannah, Ga. HILLBILLY GOES SOLO: Chris "Abby" Abbondanza, formerly lead singer with the Pittsburgh, Pa. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rock School bands ready to storm the stage Aug 9, 2008
In addition to 17 years of experience as a music instructor, Miller once toured in a band for seven years as lead singer and bass player. I play all the instruments, and that gives me the ability to coach everybody, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rogue Wave to play All Points West Aug 9, 2008
Drummer Pat Spurgeon had a kidney transplant, keyboardist Gram LeBron lost his father, Rogue had a daughter and the band recruited a new bass player, Patrick Abernethy, after losing their previous bassist, Evan Farrell, in a fatal apartment fire. Coming off of these tumultuous times, Rogue Wave recently released "Asleep at Heaven's Gate" - their first on Jack Johnson's label Brushfire Records. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Sing it, FreeCreditReport.com guy! Aug 8, 2008
Or you hate his guts and if you never see him or his stupid drummer and bass player again itll be too soon. And if so, really, who could blame you. (MSNBC -- Politics)
High school all-star band to kick off Jazz Fest Aug 5, 2008
Colin Johnson, a senior double bass player at Central, said he has enjoyed being part of the all-star band. It s always fun to get another time out to play jazz, especially with really good musicians from the area, Johnson said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Guitar maker rocks industry with aluminum bodies Aug 4, 2008
"I'm actually a bass player," said the Salem-based Normandy. "I started out thinking I wanted to make aluminum basses, but, well, there aren't a lot of bass players around. The guitar market is a lot bigger.". (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
Police turn in arresting finish Aug 3, 2008
All too quickly the encores arrived and the band - with help from an adolescent, blond bass player who we're guessing belonged to Sting - signed off with "Next to You.". Elvis Costello and the Imposters opened with a varied 55-minute set that included tracks from his latest release "Momofuku" and tunes like "Watching the Detectives" that stretched back to that same fertile period in the mid-'70s that produced the headliners. (Boston Globe)
Swingin' at the Old Town Jazz Festival Aug 3, 2008
"I hope they do it every year," said the bass player. "The only thing it can do is grow from here.". (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
theMEANIES playing their way to the top Aug 1, 2008
Eric may have returned, but the band s original bass player decided the life of a musician was not for him and bailed on the group. When the band needed a new fourth, Eric suggested Garrett. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Nazareth to perform in Pocatello Jul 24, 2008
Nazareth s original drummer, Darrel Sweet, died of a heart attack in 1999, while the other two original members, vocalist Dan McCafferty and bass player Pete Agnew, continued to tour as Nazareth in Scotland. Nazareth with Manny Charlton will be performing Friday night in Pocatello as part of the POW*MIA Awareness Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Slipknot's Clown Unmasks Band's Trademark Look: How Often Are Those Masks Cleaned Anyway? Jul 21, 2008
"I was in the bathroom with Shawn Economaki, the bass player from [Slipknot side project] Stone Sour, and I was washing my mask for the very first time it hadn't been washed since I was 14 years old. "I put the mask in the sink, and let hot water go over it, and the water turned brown," he continued. "I dared him to drink a Dixie cup full of it and he did. I can't tell you how much piss and other things, dirt from rolling around on floors. (VHI.com -- Music News)
After the meltdown Jul 13, 2008
Guitarist Ryan Griffiths and bass player Brad Heald make extracting quotes almost as hard as extracting apologies from Central Coast politicians. However, it is clear that unlike the deliberate strategies involved two years ago - when management and band members were acutely aware of the need to shield Nicholls from the full blast of media attention - these days everyone is much more relaxed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Doing what he loves: Big Joe Shelton shows us how (7/10) Jul 13, 2008
Ean Evans, bass player for Lynard Skynard, produced and recorded the tracks for the CD in his New Hope Woodshed studio. These songs were inspired by the people, music, and culture of the Black Prairie region of Mississippi and Alabama, said Shelton. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
West remembered as a dedicated musician Jul 13, 2008
Steven was] a gifted musician and still the greatest bass player I have ever witnessed, wrote West s uncle, Jim O Hara, in a MySpace ... While his peers were rapping and rocking, Steven was listening to [the known electric bass players, Victor] Wooten and Jaco Pastorius. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
The queen of cool Jul 6, 2008
So a year ago she bought an enormous house, in Tufnell Park, where she lives with her boyfriend Steve Mackey, bass player with Pulp, two guinea pigs, and her fashion archives. The sitting room is entirely lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves containing bound volumes of Arena, Blitz, Dazed sed, Elle, i-D, The Face, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and British, American, Italian and French Vogue. (Guardian Unlimited)
Claeys: Show some respect, give thanks for SITP Jul 4, 2008
Phil Lesh, the man who spent 30-plus years as the bass player for the Grateful Dead and has never been to Sioux City, gets it. "It's free?" he uttered after hearing a description of the Saturday in the Park music festival. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Funeral songs take high note from hit parade Jul 3, 2008
Welcome to Herald Sun. Funeral songs take high note. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Bekah and the Breakers Jul 3, 2008
The others, whom she knows from the Plummer Family, are filling in while Bekah finds a more permanent bass player and a drummer. The band s music is primarily danceable country with some bluegrass and country rock. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Seattle-based Candlebox to perform at Surf on Saturday Jul 3, 2008
Adam Kury replaces original bass player Bardi Martin. Kevin and Bardi Martin attended school together in Seattle. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
‘Idol' crosses over Jul 2, 2008
will be accompanied by a bass player and drums, as well as a pianist. Performers are Ani Maldjian, Marcus Shelton, Sarah Heltzel and Kennith Mattice. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Folkin' A's: not a bluegrass band Jun 27, 2008
Singer Brooke Morgan writes all of the band's songs, with the exception of one that was written by the bass player, Allen Nichols ... Bass player Nichols' song, "Friendship," features some funky bass riffs along with Nichols singing about the ups and downs of friendship and relationships. (Juneau Empire)
Mann brings back orchestra under stars Jun 26, 2008
"He's one of my musical idols," says Kesselman, a double bass player. "In my opinion, his body of work is equal to none. He's an amazing musician." Kesselman is also looking forward to Puccini's "La boheme" on Tuesday evening. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Surf to mark 60th anniversary Jun 26, 2008
Jennings was the bass player in Holly s band on his final tour. After Don McLean performed at the Surf, he wrote the first verse of his hit, American Pie, on a wall in the ballroom s green room. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ringo Shares Spotlight Effortlessly With His All-Stars Jun 25, 2008
Some tunes in his band's repertoire exhibited more flair than Starr's straight-on manner could evoke, in particular the chunky blast of energy in Winter's "Frankenstein," and bass player Hamish Stuart's colorful lead through the pulsating rock of the Average White Band number "Work To Do." Starr was generally more even in his manner, which suited the robust churn of his 1973 hit "Photograph.". Performing elsewhere in the casino Sunday night were former All-Starr band member Dr. John and country... (Hartford Courant)
Music and special events attract non-riders to Awesome Biker Nights Jun 22, 2008
Bass player Greg T. Walker and lead guitarist Charlie Hargrett are the two original members still performing as Blackfoot to this day. On stage the men are joined by Michael Sollarsi (drums) and Bobby Barth (guitar). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Vampire Weekend Encounter Cowboys, Farmers, Revolutionaries And More For 'Oxford Comma' Video Jun 21, 2008
"We definitely had a conscious idea," bass player Chris Baio said of the band's ambitious clip. "There's a visual aspect, there's a musical aspect. We've definitely tried to keep it unified and put some thought into what the cover was, what this is gonna look like. It's just as important to us.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
Columbia Records to Release 'David Gilmour Live In Gdansk' -- Double Live Album and Concert DVD Jun 19, 2008
Richard Wright -- Pink Floyd's keyboard player Phil Manzanera -- Roxy Music guitarist and co-producer of On An Island Guy Pratt -- bass player with Pink Floyd and Roxy Music Jon Carin -- keyboards and long-time player with Pink Floyd Steve Di Stanislao -- drums, recently played with Crosby and Nash Dick Parry -- saxophone and long-time Pink Floyd collaborator. The two and a half hour DVD which accompanies the live album is directed by Gavin Elder. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ketch'em Alive set to begin Jun 18, 2008
This local group, made up of Mike Terra, Pete Gaillard, keyboard player Tim East, drummer Cliff Gables and bass player Woody Graham, was named for the price of a 12-pack when they formed the band 25 years ago. The band, which has played Ketch'em Alive every year, plays classic rock, such as Santana's Black Magic Woman, and originals. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Band wants to take a break, so after their appearance here, there's not much moe. Jun 18, 2008
"Everyone has a different plan. I'm planning to spend a lot of time at home," said singer and bass player Rob Derhak. "We have never had a long vacation and we are definitely taking some significant time off. We have spent a long time living on the road.". (Florida Times-Union)
Tunes and politics mix at Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2008
Rock, of course, had barbs for the presumed presidential nominees, John McCain and Barack Obama _ who he said has a name so black-sounding that he could be "the bass player for the Commodores.". The comedian wondered how gas prices could be so high considering the Iraq war: "Let me tell you something. If I invade IHOP, pancakes are going to be cheaper in my house.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lionel Richie pledges Commodores reunion Jun 15, 2008
He said Commodores' bass player Ronald La Pread joined him on stage during his last tour and played some of the group's old hits. The Commodores were known for hits like "Three Times a Lady" and "Brick House.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Richie: Commodores reunion tour coming soon Jun 15, 2008
He said that Commodores' bass player Ronald La Pread joined him on stage during his last tour and played some of the group's old hits. Richie broke away from the Commodores in the late '70s and topped the charts in the '80s with songs like "Endless Love" and "Say You, Say Me.". (USA Today -- Life)
Infectious melodies Jun 14, 2008
Titled "Boston City Lights," it's a moody piece about love and loss, and it represents a tonal departure from the hard-edged sound of Thousand Days, the alt-rock band Sabeti fronts as lead singer and bass player. Sabeti has been writing other songs lately with a folk or techno vibe, she says, "partly because they're a lot of fun and partly because I don't have much time to gig these days." Bouncing up from the piano, she heads back to the studio mixing board, where she's been polishing another... (Boston Globe)
Twins for Wentz and Simpson? Jun 14, 2008
Singer Ashley Simpson, and her fiance, Fall out Boy bass player Pete Wentz, arrive at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 26, 2008 in Washington, DC.The WHCA is an organization of journalists who cover the President of the United S. Search for Things to Do. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Gospel singer's songs continue to bless others after her death Jun 5, 2008
Teddy Gentry of Alabama was NOT the lead guitarist, he was the bass player. Time to retire dude. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The best musician you've never heard of: Puckett plays it low-key Jun 1, 2008
And you can still hear him, playing gigs around the Jackson area with his buddy and quintessential bass player Raphael Semmes, who calls Puckett "a genius ... and I don't throw that word around a lot.". But dragging stories out of Jerry Puckett is like trying to pry a fish hook out of a bass that swallowed it whole. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jazz star createsmusic to make ends meet May 31, 2008
"I remember hisbright smile and warm personality that helped make him a joy to work with. For a short while, he, [drummer] Billy Higgins and I were the new "house" rhythm section for Blue Note Records. Although his formal music education seemed to me to be somewhat limited, his capacity to grow through experience was not. He was the kind of bass player that you could always depend on for the "groove. " Consistently, he and Billy Higgins were always tearing it up for the jazz fans. The crowd... (MSNBC -- Music)
Rick Springfield Set to Release First Studio Album 'VENUS IN OVERDRIVE' on New Door Records/UMe This Summer May 31, 2008
VENUS IN OVERDRIVE was recorded in a record 32 days by Springfield and Matt Bissonette, Springfield's long time bass player. According to Rick, "It is an album about love in all its forms, and since Venus is the goddess of love, it's called VENUS IN OVERDRIVE. There is a lot of personal stuff in these songs but we have tried to craft them so they still have a universal voice. We are older, yet still teenagers, we have lost people we love and still love the people who are on our journey with us,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
