Interview With Bassist Kathie “Pony” Hixon-Smith

ByEditor, Raul Amador August 23, 2021August 1, 2021

Bassist Kathie “Pony” Hixon-Smith…

I have heard that Minneapolis has a very vibrant music scene, so it stands to reason that many of the bass players I talk to hail from that fair city. Kathie Hixon-Smith, AKA Pony, has been an integral part of the Indie Rock scene in Minnesota for years. She has performed with a number of musicians but currently focuses on her duet with her husband Ryan as “Ryan and Pony” and the band “The Melismatics”.

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

Here is Pony…

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Editor, Raul Amador

Born in Boulder, CO, Raul began playing guitar at a young age before discovering the cuatro and traditional Spanish music in Puerto Rico. As a member of the Tuna de Cayey for nine years, he recorded more than 11 albums and toured throughout Puerto Rico, New York, and the Dominican Republic. After picking up his first bass in 2001, he never looked back. Today, Raul is Executive Editor of Bass Musician Magazine, connecting with bass players and musicians around the world.