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Spotlight Interview: Mark Smith from Bass North
Mark Smith from Bass North…
It is with great pleasure that I get to interview Mark Smith from Bass North a specialty high end bass guitar and bass accessory shop located in Ontario Canada.
I have always been a big fan of self-starters and people who are really passionate about what they decide they want to accomplish, the things they have always dreamed of and Mark Smith from bass north is one of those people.
Having had years of experience in a totally different business and having that burning feeling of taking a leap of faith into the field of high-end specialty basses in order to serve and fill a needed gap is exactly what Mark followed through on.
In under two years he was able to develop direct relationships with the likes of Warwick, Sadowski, Dingwall, Spector and Sandberg and kick off bass north in total style and serve Canadian bass connoisseur’s and addicts as well as others around the world through the power of the internet.
Combine this with the long-lost art of a kind of personal service and attention that is based on personal appointments only, where you can get to play and try anything you want in a personal womb like environment letting you get to really understand and savour the finer aspects of your bass dreams and desires, well welcome to Mark Smith and the humble way he sees this going down.
Whether it’s by appointment, on the phone or through email the vibe and format is the same, a really nice guy with the best pre and after sales and maintenance service that I have rarely seen since I’m a child.
I invite you to check out this inspiring and informative spotlight interview about a really cool guy who will go beyond the norm to make sure you are happy, and inspire your creativity and playability in the process
it’s also a great story in how to follow through and do something you’ve always wanted to do and actually make it happen.
You can check and reach out to Mark Smith at BassNorth at Mark@bassnorth.ca or give him a call or text at 519-617-3275
I thank you guys for hanging out and checking out the worlds coolest online Bass Musician Magazine and wish you a beautiful day or evening.
Momo
For more than six decades, the sound of the upright bass in modern jazz has carried the unmistakable authority, elegance, and intelligence of Ron Carter.
Recognized as the most recorded jazz bassist in history, Maestro Carter’s tone has become part of the very architecture of the genre.
From shaping the harmonic foundation behind countless landmark sessions to collaborating with many of the greatest jazz artists of our time, his artistry has both defined and expanded what the bass can be.
But beyond the staggering discography lies something even more enduring: dedication.
Maestro Carter has never stopped learning, never stopped refining, and never stopped listening. His commitment to excellence extends well beyond the stage and studio. As an educator and mentor, he has invested deeply in the next generation of bassists, setting a living example of discipline, curiosity, and musical integrity.
Now, in yet another inspired chapter of his extraordinary career, Maestro Carter joins forces with renowned choirmaster Ricky Dillard for a powerful gospel–jazz collaboration, Sweet Sweet Spirit, released February 6, 2026.
This project beautifully bridges sanctified soul and sophisticated swing, blending Carter’s masterful touch with Dillard’s uplifting choral brilliance.
The result is music that feels both reverent and rhythmically alive, deeply rooted, yet refreshingly expansive.
It is truly an honor to share this conversation with a living legend whose work continues to inspire musicians across genres and generations.
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This month, we discuss right-hand techniques to minimize injury while playing bass.
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Adam Russell, bassist for Story of the Year, hasn’t slowed down for a second.
With the band’s latest album A.R.S.O.N. dropping on February 13, 2026, they’ve not only delivered new music but also pushed their creativity further through a series of visually striking videos, several of which Adam himself co-directed and edited.
In this interview, we dive into the making of the new record, explore how Adam shapes his signature bass sound, and get the inside scoop on the band’s upcoming Camp Screamo Tour with Silverstein and Origami Angel.
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Get ready for a conversation with one of Southern rock’s enduring forces, Tim Neilsen. For over 35 years, Drivin N Cryin has been delivering a powerful blend of grit, melody, and heart, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. With their brand-new album “Crushing Flowers” set to drop on April 10th, the band is gearing up for another exciting chapter.
At the core of that signature sound is bassist Tim Nielsen, whose driving grooves have helped define the band’s identity and earned them a place in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
In this interview, we sit down with Tim to talk about the new album, the secrets behind his unmistakable tone, and what lies ahead for Drivin N Cryin.
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Oteil Burbridge & Lamar Williams Jr. Champion Love Over Hate in New Single “Hush” | New Album ‘The Offering’ Out May 1.
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. continue the rollout of their forthcoming collaborative album The Offering, with the release of its second single, “Hush”. A slow-burning Southern soul meditation rooted in love, peace, and emotional clarity, the track is a centerpiece on the album with a potent, thematic statement, in Williams’ words to “block out all of that nonsense” and “remember that there is more love in the world than hate.” The full-length album arrives May 1 via Flóki Studios, recorded on Iceland’s northern coast and produced by drummer, engineer, and Soulive co-founder Alan Evans.
While much of The Offering grew out of Burbridge’s banjo-based writing, “Hush” emerged from he and Williams’ shaping a deliberate sonic vision. Burbridge says they were “trying to capture a more old school Memphis, Macon, Muscle Shoals vibe,” leaning into a Southern soul feel that fits Williams’s phrasing. The end result is a song that is unhurried with a deep pocket that allows the groove and the song’s message breathe and stand at the forefront.
The album features an all-star lineup of drummer John Morgan Kimock, percussionist Weedie Braimah, organist Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band, pianist and violinist Jason Crosby, guitarists Tom Guarna and Jaden Lehman — musicians whose overlapping histories connect the Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Company, the Jerry Garcia Band, Soulive, and West African percussion traditions.
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