In episode 10 of WCZ, we discuss subbing with a Band/bands that changes keys to songs on the fly or uses drop tunings without telling you...
In episode 10 of WCZ, we give a player’s take on the Darkglass ANAGRAM from 4-hour gigs to using it with your computer at home for...
Meet the amp maker is an opportunity to sit down with builders and designers and talk about their experiences and work in the music business. In...
In episode 9 of WCZ, we discuss gig do’s and don’ts, plus sure it’s awesome, but is it necessary? “These stories from the front are with...
In episode 8 of WCZ, we discuss subbing as a working bass player, the orchestra pit gig and who takes the check and pays the band...
In episode 7 of WCZ, we discuss open Mics for the player re-entering the scene, 5-string bass C or B, and specialized preamps. “These stories from...
In episode 6 of WCZ, we discuss distractions on stage (from the audience members) and new start-up bands. “These stories from the front are with real-life,...
Here is episode 5 of WCZ, we address a comment from a subscriber, Tube vs solid state amps, and the work that goes into ownership. And...
Here is episode 4 of WCZ, we discuss boutique and vintage basses in the working-class gig world, as well as navigating the heat and dress code...
In this episode we cover John Patitucci’s IG video about saying ‘no’ to the gig, the Summer Festival gig, and iPads on stage (sure it’s awesome...
Working-Class Zeros: Episode #2 – Financial Elements of Working Musicians “These stories from the front are with real-life, day-to-day musicians who deal with work life and...
Ian Allison Bassist extreme… Most recently Ian has spent the last seven years touring nationally as part of Eric Hutchinson and The Believers, sharing stages with...
Phil Jones Bass Compact Plus 450 and Bass Engine 17 Reviews… In this issue, we take an in-depth look at two new amps from Phil Jones...
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...
Fuchs FBT-700 Bass Amps… Much like our original ODS amps were initially inspired by the legendary Dumble amps, the new Fuchs FBS-1 bass amps have found...