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EP 150 - Adam Russell (Story of the Year)

Bass Guitar, Rock, Touring, Recording Artist

Adam Russell of Story of the Year on A.R.S.O.N., the band’s 25-year evolution, and how returning to their roots while focusing on personal themes shapes his role on bass in a high-energy live band.

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EP 150- Adam Russell (Story of The Year)

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

EP 148 - Ed Breckenridge (Thrice)

EP 147 - Darren Sacks (Double Bass Coach)

EP 146 - Ben Suarez (The Hip Snacks)

EP 145 - Mark Johnson (The Unfaithful Servants)

EP 144 - Dr. Sean Young (UC Irvine)

EP 143 - Trish Imbrigno (Bluegrass / Americana Artist)

EP 142 - Georgia Weber (Double Bassist, Singer/Songwriter)

EP 141 - Bud LeCompte (Bass & Pick-up Builder)

EP 140 - Chris Hornung (Double Bassist / Educator / Zimmerman Publications)

EP 139 - Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, WhiteSnake, DIO)

EP 138 - Lawrence Haber (Freelance Bassist, Music Director, Educator)

EP 137 - Steve Billman (Frank Gambale, Billy Cobham, Liza Minnelli, Alex Acuña)

EP 136 - David Dyson (Me'Shell N'degeocello, New Kids On The Block, Producer, Songwriter)

EP 135 - Steve Rosati (Steve The Bass Guy / Author, Eduactor, Performer)

Inside the Music Industry with Nomad: Guitarist, Producer & Director | Bass Shed Podcast EP 134

Oskar Cartaya Interview: Serving through music & Latin Grooves | The Bass Shed Podcast EP 133

EP 132 - Gary Wicks (The Manhattan Transfer, Stevie Wonder, Take 6, John Williams)

EP - 131 Matt Krahula (Bassist, Songwriter, Producer)

EP 130 - Sam Misner & Megan Smith (Recording artist Misner & Smith)

EP 129 - Peter Dominguez (Educator, Solo Artist, Richard Davis Foundation, Milt Hinton Institute)

EP 128 - Frank Canino (Ray Charles, Joe Cocker)

EP 127 - Andrew Ryan (NY Bassist/Recording Engineer, 9 Horses)

EP 126 - Mark Egan (Session Player, Solo Artist, Pat Metheny Group)

EP 125 - Joris Teepe (Rashid Ali, Veteran NY sideman & Composer, band leader)

EP 124 - Tom Kennedy (Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Stitt, Micheal Brecker, Solo Artist)

EP 123 - Reggie Hamilton (Seal, Whitney Houston, Billy Childs, George Duke)

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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.

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EP 124 - Tom Kennedy

Virtuoso bassist Tom Kennedy shares stories from his career with legends like Freddie Hubbard and Michael Brecker, reflecting on jazz mastery, musical influences, and his work as both sideman and solo artist.

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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.