First, an update from last issue’s question from Nick about wrist problems and mountain biking. I recently put Avid Elixir CR’s on my Cannondale Moto and...
by Phil Baker – Things happen when cultures collide–some good, some bad, but always interesting. The Crusades, when medieval Europe clashed with the Muslim world, led...
Meet Doug Johns I think this article is timely in that it coincides with the season for the winter NAMM show. I think everyone should go...
Hey Willis, Pablo Picasso said, “Good artists copy. Great artists steal.” What’s your take on copping other peoples styles? I mean, we all have this desire...
Hey Willis, I purchased your signature model basses about a year ago. I bought it used. For my own curiousity, I am trying to figure out...
O.K., maybe one was 66 years old, and maybe the other was 64. The men’s reason for getting them was related, but very different. One was...
Hey Willis, In the lessons portion of your website you have a cool random note generator. Love it! However I play a five string bass and...
Part One For the next couple months I am going to share some ideas I have on the audition process. From finding out about auditions, preparing...
It’s Thursday morning and my shuttle to the NAMM Show is late. I’m waiting with great anticipation to see all of the latest gear and play...
After receiving the blessing of touring and recording with artists of various genres early on, I quickly realized and appreciated the fact that playing out my...
Hey Willis… Over the years that you’ve traveled and gigged, how often did you find yourself at the venue making little tweeks to your relief, considering...
It was 20 years ago on September 21st that Jaco passed away. Personally, with the amount of his music that is yet still being presented, as...
Meet Dennis Moody Having participated on well over 1,000 albums, Dennis Moody has established himself at the top of the recording field. He is highly regarded...
Meet Bill Bartolini – This article was published in the Tri-Valley Herald (Livermore, CA area) in the late ’60’s or early ’70’s. I have lost the...
