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Cody Wright, Defiant One – December 2018 Issue

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It is with great pleasure that I get to interview Cody Wright for this month’s cover here on Bass Musician Magazine.

It is rare to meet a young, full-rounded music maker these days that is ready and willing to go all the way when it comes to maintaining and chasing the dream of becoming their own entity in a world of great players and performers.

Cody Wright is clearly that person to me….

Developing his love of music and games at a very young age, as well as having become a very prolific guitar player for most of his career, Cody decided to take a quick left turn, shifting his role and becoming a bass player.

Combining his years and love of guitar he quickly became a sought after bass player and side man for such artists as Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Eric Gales, Albert CummingsGhost-Note, Jazz is Phishthe Everyone OrchestraJeff Sipe, Billy Cardine, and The James Brown Dance Party.

In the new year Cody will be officially releasing his first solo CD and vinyl entitled Star Festival.

In Part 1 of this interview Cody discusses the process of recording and putting together his first solo offering. He also divulges all of the people he worked with and the special guests that take part in the making of Star Festival.

Cody also gives great advice on getting your priorities and project chops together, as well as some really cool personal stories that are truly inspiring.

I encourage you to listen to the two interviews as Cody has really found a way in becoming an old school, new school hybrid that we can all get inspired by… and he’s also one of the nicest, coolest guys on earth.

Cody Wright, Part 1

Cody Wright, Part 2

In Part 2 of this interview Cody’s discusses his love of games and game music.

He shares how he got the gig for ToeJam & Earl and what it took to write the soundtrack for one of his favorite childhood games.

He also shares his advice on how to approach your new projects and soundtrack writing; this is some serious motivation that comes from true experience and the love of following through on your dreams and goals.

See Cody in action – check out this official ToeJam and Earl video:

Cody also talks about what’s going on in the new year and his tour with Jazz is Phish.

Keep your Eyes and Ears open for Star Festival as well as the ToeJam & Earl soundtrack. For more on all that is Cody Wright you can go check out codywrightmusic.com

Thanks for watching you guys totally rock!!! M

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

K3 Sisters Band Interview…

It is very rare when I talk to a band where all the members play bass. The K3 Sisters Band is a perfect example of a group where Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen Kassab are all multi-instrumentalists and take turns playing bass.

Hailing from Texas, these three sisters have been playing music since they were very young and have amassed an amazing amount of original music,  music videos, streaming concerts, podcasts, and content that has taken numerous social media platforms by storm. On TikTok alone, they have over 2.5 million followers and more than a billion views.

Join me as we hear the story of their musical journey, how they get their sound, and the fundamental principles behind these prolific musicians.

Here is the K3 Sisters Band!

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What is a Pinched Nerve? with Dr. Randy Kertz

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Dr Randal Kertz - Bass Player Health - Oct 2022

What is a Pinched Nerve?

In this month’s video, we will cover how to tell if you have a pinched nerve and when to seek professional help.

Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health. Click here to get your copy today!

The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention & Better Health

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Interview With Bassist Danielle Nicole

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Interview With Bassist Danielle Nicole

Bassist Danielle Nicole…

Blues music has universal appeal. We all have our ups and downs and this particular musical genre often fits our reality. Just hearing that we are not alone makes us feel a bit better. 

Danielle Nicole writes and sings the Blues. She does an amazing job at delivering both exquisite smoky vocals but plays just the right bass line to drive the tune home. Danielle recently released “The Love You Bleed” last January and will be touring the album this upcoming year.

Join me as we learn about Danielle’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, her plans for the future and more.

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Working-Class Zeros: The Struggles of Working-Class Musicians – Episode #1

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WORKING-CLASS ZEROS With Steve Rosati and Shawn Cav

Working-Class Zeros: Episode #1 – Gig Triangle, Day Gig, and It’s Awesome But Is It Necessary…

These stories from the front are with real-life, day-to-day musicians who deal with work life and gigging and how they make it work out. Each month, topics may include… the kind of gigs you get, the money, dealing with less-than-ideal rooms, as well as the gear you need to get the job done… and the list goes on from there.” – Steve the Bass Guy and Shawn Cav

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Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice’s Bassist Lewis Bridges – From the Album, Grotesque

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Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice's Bassist Lewis Bridges - From the Album, Grotesque

Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice’s Bassist Lewis Bridges – From the Album, Grotesque

Bassist Lewis Bridges Shares…

“Gruesome’s sparse intro marks a stark contrast from the intensity of the rest of the album.  The original intention was to keep the bass simple but colourful, however as I worked on it, the lines grew more expressive and the more striking flourishes began to emerge.  The intensity builds into a harmonic minor passage that takes us into the drop — a signature death grind cacophony.  This is where Foetal Juice thrives.  You’re getting a full-on right-hand barrage to in the face to take you into a groove-laden mulch-fest.

I owe my throbbing bass tone to the Darkglass Alpha Omega pedal borrowed from our sound engineer, Chris Fielding (ex-Conan), mixed with the clarity of the tried and true Ampeg SVT CL.

As mentioned earlier, colourful basslines are important, especially in a one-guitar band. Chucking some funny intervals and odd flourishes here and there brings life into the brutality. There’s no point sounding brutal if it’s not gonna be fucking evil too!

Recording this playthrough was hard work. This was not the fault of James Goodwin (Necronautical), who was kindly filming and is ace to work with, but because in true Foetal fashion, we had stinking hangovers — and that jam room was hot!”

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