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EP 150- Adam Russell (Story of The Year)

Bass Guitar, Touring, Recording Artist

In Episode 150 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts sits down with Adam Russell, bassist of Story of the Year, to talk about the band’s latest album A.R.S.O.N., their evolution over 25 years, and how his role as a bassist has grown alongside the band.

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EP 149 - Mark Wade (Bandleader, Composer | New Stages)

Double Bassist, Jazz, Recording Artist

Mark Wade is a New York-based bassist, composer, and bandleader, and a five-time DownBeat Readers’ Poll finalist for Bassist of the Year. In this episode of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts sits down with Mark to talk about his musical path, his work as a creative artist and ensemble leader, and take a deep dive into his latest recording, New Stages.

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EP 148 - Ed Breckenridge (Thrice)

Ed Breckenridge of Thrice joins Ryan Roberts to talk about creativity, musicianship, and the role of bass in shaping a band’s sound. They explore Thrice’s evolution over two decades, the band’s latest album Horizons West, and how bass tone, texture, and songwriting contribute to the identity of a long-running group.