We Love Being a Virtual Magazine!

Our February issue put all the highlights (and over 45 videos) from the 2014 Winter NAMM show in your hands last month by the 4th. I want to commend all of our staff who made this rapid, efficient coverage of this mega event possible so quickly. We have a great team!

Not only was our coverage of this mega event timely, but our reach spans the globe. We got quite a bit of feedback from our Facebook page fans worldwide. As they hail from some of the most remote areas on the planet, NAMM and all its’ happenings proved to be quite the novelty for them.

Speaking of Facebook, I am happy to report that our numbers are growing by leaps and bounds! The Bass community has stepped up and is sharing what is closest to their hearts… that being themselves, their gear and the occasional bass tattoo (got to love their commitment!) We are pleased with all the photos, questions and comments that are coming to us from most everywhere.

The community that is forming is one of great support and sharing. I do want to mention that we do have 1000’s, (that is right, 1000’s) of messages we haven’t even been able to look at and more arrive daily. That said, I ask your patience as we work through these with careful attention to each one. We are not intentionally ignoring anyone, we promise.

I do want to encourage you all to continue to spread the word about Bass Musician Magazine, your magazine, so that we can continue to build our amazing family. Keep your eyes on this area as we are working on making it even more interactive!

Our cover interview is none other that the incomparable Mr. Nathan East, as brought to you by Rick Suchow. Nathan needs no introduction and this isn’t his first interview to grace our pages, but you have to read this one to get caught up on the latest from this force of nature in the bass world, as he debuts his dramatic solo album.

As always, we have a great lineup of articles this month and I want to welcome all of our new and returning staff writers. We are grateful for all your hard work and dedication and It is admirable your desire to share your valuable time with us so we all can benefit from your wisdom and experience. Kudos to all!

Well, as we all look forward to spring, which can’t seem to get here soon enough, I suggest we all take a moment to get back to basics and give a bit of ourselves to a new bass musician where ever you may find them. The rewarding satisfaction of watching aspiring musicians grow is immense and we can find ourselves immortalized in passing a small piece of ourselves to these future pillars of the bass community.

Keep it low!