The Bass Shed Podcast
Conversations with bass players, composers, and artists about
Artistry . Craft . Culture
Global Audience in 114 Countries
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Thrice bassist Ed Breckenridge joins Ryan Roberts to discuss coming to the bass during the band’s early days, the influences that shaped his approach to tone and feel, and how Thrice continues evolving creatively on their twelfth album Horizons West.
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EP 140 - Chris Hornung (Double Bassist / Educator / Zimmerman Publications)
Ryan Roberts talks with bassist and educator Chris Hornung about rock’s roots in blues, country, and Tin Pan Alley, its cultural impact on youth, and how industry shifts, MTV, and key artists shaped the genre’s enduring legacy.
EP 137 - Steve Billman (Frank Gambale, Billy Cobham, Liza Minnelli, Alex Acuña)
Bassist and educator Steve Billman joins Ryan Roberts to discuss rhythm studies, odd meters, South Indian influences, teaching at LACM, his band Odd Dogs, and a career spanning jazz, fusion, and contemporary music.
EP 135 - Steve Rosati (Steve The Bass Guy / Performer, Educator, Author)
Bassist and educator Steve Rosati joins Ryan Roberts to discuss gear, flatwound strings, diverse influences from jazz to rap, teaching philosophy, and the realities of building a sustainable career as a working musician.
EP 129 - Peter Dominguez (Educator, Solo Artist, Richard Davis Foundation, Milt Hinton Institute)
Bassist and educator Peter Dominguez discusses jazz history, mentorship with legends Richard Davis and Milt Hinton, and his work shaping future bassists through teaching, performance, and major bass conferences.
EP 122 - Darek Oles
In-demand bassist Darek Oles reflects on a career performing with jazz legends like Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny, and Joe Lovano, sharing insights into West Coast jazz, collaboration, and his musical path.
EP 121 - Kathryn Shulmeister
Bassist Kathryn shares her work in contemporary ensembles like ELISION and Klangforum Wien, alongside orchestral performances with the Hawaii Symphony and others, exploring modern repertoire and career versatility.
EP 120 - Matt Hare
Bassist and educator Dr. Matt Hare discusses teaching at UC Irvine and Saddleback College, mentoring young players, performing his own transcriptions, and shaping students through history, appreciation, and bass study.
EP 118 - Russell Thompson (Principal Bassist Arkansas Symphony)
Bassist Russell reflects on growing up in a musical family, starting bass in fourth grade, discovering classical music through youth orchestra, and deciding to pursue music after a formative summer festival.
EP 117 - Tony Grey
Bassist Tony shares stories from collaborations with legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hiromi, and John McLaughlin, reflecting on a global career spanning jazz, fusion, and pop.
EP 3 - Lyman Medeiros
LA bassist Lyman Medeiros joins Ryan Roberts to talk about moving from classical bass to jazz, building a career in Los Angeles, working with Steve Tyrell, teaching, and navigating the modern gigging musician’s life.
