https://www.notreble.com the online magazine for bass players Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:49:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.notreble.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://www.notreble.com 32 32 33123101 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04/14/groove-podcast-eric-revis-of-branford-marsalis/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04/14/groove-podcast-eric-revis-of-branford-marsalis/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:20:47 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=114872

Groove Podcast: Eric Revis shares his journey from electric to upright bass, exploring tone, discipline, and modern jazz philosophy in this Montreal Jazz Festival interview.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/04/14/groove-podcast-eric-revis-of-branford-marsalis/feed/ 0 114872 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03/15/groove-garry-gary-beers-inxs-on-bass-groove-and-building-the-sound-of-inxs/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03/15/groove-garry-gary-beers-inxs-on-bass-groove-and-building-the-sound-of-inxs/#respond Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:54 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=114382

On Groove, Garry Gary Beers shares stories behind INXS, the basslines that shaped their sound, and why great songs and great grooves never go out of style.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/03/15/groove-garry-gary-beers-inxs-on-bass-groove-and-building-the-sound-of-inxs/feed/ 0 114382 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02/12/groove-podcast-riccardo-oliva-interview-bass-fusion-and-touring-with-matteo-mancuso/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02/12/groove-podcast-riccardo-oliva-interview-bass-fusion-and-touring-with-matteo-mancuso/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:00:48 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=113851

Riccardo Oliva joins Groove Podcast to talk bass, fusion, and life in Matteo Mancuso’s trio at the Montreal Jazz Festival.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/02/12/groove-podcast-riccardo-oliva-interview-bass-fusion-and-touring-with-matteo-mancuso/feed/ 1 113851 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01/15/groove-podcast-billy-sheehan-returns-to-talk-philosophy-technique-and-reinvention/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01/15/groove-podcast-billy-sheehan-returns-to-talk-philosophy-technique-and-reinvention/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=113024

Billy Sheehan returns to Groove Podcast discuss practice, tone, and his latest project, The Fell—a conversation rooted in philosophy, melody, and evolution.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/01/15/groove-podcast-billy-sheehan-returns-to-talk-philosophy-technique-and-reinvention/feed/ 0 113024 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/12/07/groove-podcast-billy-sherwood-on-carrying-chris-squires-torch-and-finding-his-own-voice-in-yes/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/12/07/groove-podcast-billy-sherwood-on-carrying-chris-squires-torch-and-finding-his-own-voice-in-yes/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:00:49 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=112357

Groove Podcast: Billy Sherwood reflects on his musical roots, Chris Squire’s influence, and the evolving creative role he now carries in Yes, from the studio to the stage.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/12/07/groove-podcast-billy-sherwood-on-carrying-chris-squires-torch-and-finding-his-own-voice-in-yes/feed/ 0 112357 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/11/13/groove-podcast-alex-frank-on-jazz-bass-film-composition-and-working-with-jeff-goldblum/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/11/13/groove-podcast-alex-frank-on-jazz-bass-film-composition-and-working-with-jeff-goldblum/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:37:49 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=111947

Alex Frank reflects on his role with Jeff Goldblum’s orchestra, exploring how storytelling, groove, and listening shape his work across jazz and film music.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/11/13/groove-podcast-alex-frank-on-jazz-bass-film-composition-and-working-with-jeff-goldblum/feed/ 0 111947 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/10/09/groove-podcast-billy-hamilton-on-silversteins-evolution-bass-tone-and-finding-balance-in-a-digital-world/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/10/09/groove-podcast-billy-hamilton-on-silversteins-evolution-bass-tone-and-finding-balance-in-a-digital-world/#respond Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:26:20 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=111329

The Groove Podcast welcomes Billy Hamilton of Silverstein to discuss tone, growth, and how a teenage dream became a 25-year musical journey]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/10/09/groove-podcast-billy-hamilton-on-silversteins-evolution-bass-tone-and-finding-balance-in-a-digital-world/feed/ 0 111329 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/09/06/groove-podcast-linda-may-han-oh-on-bass-as-foundation-frontier-and-force-for-imagination/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/09/06/groove-podcast-linda-may-han-oh-on-bass-as-foundation-frontier-and-force-for-imagination/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:15 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=110573

Linda May Han Oh joins the Groove Podcast to discuss global influences, musical storytelling, and the curiosity that drives her across genres.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/09/06/groove-podcast-linda-may-han-oh-on-bass-as-foundation-frontier-and-force-for-imagination/feed/ 0 110573 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/08/07/groove-podcast-from-reluctant-bassist-to-shinedowns-backbone-eric-bass-tells-all/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/08/07/groove-podcast-from-reluctant-bassist-to-shinedowns-backbone-eric-bass-tells-all/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:35 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=109801

Shinedown’s Eric Bass reflects on his journey from multi-instrumentalist to bassist, producer, and solo artist.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/08/07/groove-podcast-from-reluctant-bassist-to-shinedowns-backbone-eric-bass-tells-all/feed/ 0 109801 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07/03/groove-podcast-how-corey-britz-found-his-voice-on-bass-with-bush/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07/03/groove-podcast-how-corey-britz-found-his-voice-on-bass-with-bush/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:00:26 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=109097

Bush bassist Corey Britz talks evolving as a musician, finding his groove, and staying grounded in a global spotlight in this episode of the Groove Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07/03/groove-podcast-how-corey-britz-found-his-voice-on-bass-with-bush/feed/ 0 109097 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/06/05/groove-episode-126-will-turpin-collective-soul/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/06/05/groove-episode-126-will-turpin-collective-soul/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:27 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=108290

Collective Soul’s Will Turpin breaks down his melodic bass style, life in the studio, and why the band is selling more tickets now than in the 90s.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/06/05/groove-episode-126-will-turpin-collective-soul/feed/ 0 108290 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/05/01/groove-podcast-duncan-coutts-on-bass-belonging-and-30-years-of-our-lady-peace/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/05/01/groove-podcast-duncan-coutts-on-bass-belonging-and-30-years-of-our-lady-peace/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 19:00:30 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=107659

Duncan Coutts reflects on 30 years with Our Lady Peace, the art of restraint on bass, and how he learned to stop feeling like a guest in the band.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/05/01/groove-podcast-duncan-coutts-on-bass-belonging-and-30-years-of-our-lady-peace/feed/ 0 107659 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/04/03/groove-podcast-alphonso-johnson-on-phil-collins-weather-report-and-the-humility-behind-great-playing/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/04/03/groove-podcast-alphonso-johnson-on-phil-collins-weather-report-and-the-humility-behind-great-playing/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:00:01 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=107237

Legendary bassist Alphonso Johnson shares stories from Weather Report and Phil Collins—and the mindset that fuels a lifetime of great playing.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/04/03/groove-podcast-alphonso-johnson-on-phil-collins-weather-report-and-the-humility-behind-great-playing/feed/ 1 107237 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/03/06/the-year-of-the-cobra-sound-amy-tung-barrysmith-on-her-rig-of-doom-and-more-groove-podcast-ep-123/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/03/06/the-year-of-the-cobra-sound-amy-tung-barrysmith-on-her-rig-of-doom-and-more-groove-podcast-ep-123/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:00:24 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=106715

Amy Tung Barrysmith shares how she crafts the massive Year of the Cobra sound, the secrets behind her "Rig of Doom," and more in this deep-dive podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/03/06/the-year-of-the-cobra-sound-amy-tung-barrysmith-on-her-rig-of-doom-and-more-groove-podcast-ep-123/feed/ 0 106715 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/02/06/groove-podcast-gord-sinclair-on-the-tragically-hips-lost-songs-legacy-the-stories-behind-the-music/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/02/06/groove-podcast-gord-sinclair-on-the-tragically-hips-lost-songs-legacy-the-stories-behind-the-music/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:00:25 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=106346

Gord Sinclair joins the Groove Podcast to discuss The Tragically Hip’s lost recordings, their legacy, the stories behind their iconic music, and more.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/02/06/groove-podcast-gord-sinclair-on-the-tragically-hips-lost-songs-legacy-the-stories-behind-the-music/feed/ 0 106346 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/01/02/groove-episode-121-michael-manring-on-redefining-the-bass-and-lessons-from-jaco-pastorius/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/01/02/groove-episode-121-michael-manring-on-redefining-the-bass-and-lessons-from-jaco-pastorius/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:00:12 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=105715

Michael Manring joins Groove for Episode #121 to share his journey as a bass pioneer. From learning with Jaco Pastorius to redefining the instrument’s potential, this podcast dives into his innovations and stories.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/01/02/groove-episode-121-michael-manring-on-redefining-the-bass-and-lessons-from-jaco-pastorius/feed/ 0 105715 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/12/05/groove-episode-120-brian-wheat/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/12/05/groove-episode-120-brian-wheat/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:00:59 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=105246

Brian Wheat has always been a storyteller, whether through his bass lines with Tesla or his lens as a photographer. Known as the bassist for the multi-platinum rock band Tesla, Brian’s career spans decades. He's our guest for this month's Groove Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/12/05/groove-episode-120-brian-wheat/feed/ 0 105246 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/11/07/groove-episode-119-emma-anzai/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/11/07/groove-episode-119-emma-anzai/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:00:21 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=104817

Emma Anzai, known for her dynamic bass playing with both Sick Puppies and, more recently, Evanescence, is our guest for this month's podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/11/07/groove-episode-119-emma-anzai/feed/ 0 104817 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/10/05/groove-episode-118-alan-robert/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/10/05/groove-episode-118-alan-robert/#respond Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:10:02 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=104223

Alan Robert has spent over three decades as the bassist and primary songwriter for Life of Agony. He’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/10/05/groove-episode-118-alan-robert/feed/ 0 104223 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/09/05/groove-episode-117-brian-f-wright/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/09/05/groove-episode-117-brian-f-wright/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:00:13 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=103618

This month’s Groove podcast guest is Brian F. Wright, an Assistant Professor of Music History at the University of North Texas, and author of “The Bastard Instrument – A Cultural History of the Electric Bass.”]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/09/05/groove-episode-117-brian-f-wright/feed/ 0 103618 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/08/01/groove-episode-116-marcus-miller/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/08/01/groove-episode-116-marcus-miller/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:30:08 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=103016

When word got out that Marcus Miller would be a featured artist at this year’s Montreal International Jazz Festival, I pounced at the chance to (finally) meet him for a conversation for this podcast. The good news is that this interview happened.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/08/01/groove-episode-116-marcus-miller/feed/ 0 103016 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/07/04/groove-episode-episode-115-michael-devin/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/07/04/groove-episode-episode-115-michael-devin/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:30:24 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=102476

Michael Devin, an accomplished bassist and may be most well-known for his stint with classic hard rock legends, Whitesnake. His journey in music, however, extends far beyond his tenure with the iconic band. He’s our guest for this episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/07/04/groove-episode-episode-115-michael-devin/feed/ 0 102476 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/06/06/groove-episode-114-john-ferrara/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/06/06/groove-episode-114-john-ferrara/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:30:48 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=102076

John Ferrara, a bassist and composer, has made a name for himself with his innovative tapping bass playing style and his work with his world fusion band, Consider the Source. He's our guest for the June episode of Groove.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/06/06/groove-episode-114-john-ferrara/feed/ 0 102076 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/05/02/groove-episode-113-mark-egan/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/05/02/groove-episode-113-mark-egan/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 19:30:19 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=101501

Mark Egan, a legend in the world of electric bass (including a Grammy!), brings his rich history and deep passion for the instrument into his latest album, “Cross Currents.” He’s our guest for episode #113 of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/05/02/groove-episode-113-mark-egan/feed/ 0 101501 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/04/04/groove-episode-112-henrik-linder/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/04/04/groove-episode-112-henrik-linder/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:30:22 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=100957

In this Groove podcast episode, Henrik Linder shares insights into his musical world. He talks about the joy of learning and growing as a musician, the transition from covers to original music, and the role of the bass in a band. He also discusses how social media has opened new doors for musicians.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/04/04/groove-episode-112-henrik-linder/feed/ 1 100957 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/03/07/groove-episode-111-jon-button/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/03/07/groove-episode-111-jon-button/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=100547

Jon Button’s bass became his passport, navigating through gigs that spanned commercial scores, movie soundtracks, and tours with music royalty such as Sheryl Crow, Shakira, and, ultimately, The Who. He’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/03/07/groove-episode-111-jon-button/feed/ 0 100547 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/02/01/groove-episode-110-justin-smolian/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/02/01/groove-episode-110-justin-smolian/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:30:16 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=99790

Justin Smolian and his band, Dirty Honey, are back to rock you out with their latest head-turner, “Can’t Find The Breaks.” Justin is our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/02/01/groove-episode-110-justin-smolian/feed/ 0 99790 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/01/04/groove-episode-109-rodney-skeet-curtis/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/01/04/groove-episode-109-rodney-skeet-curtis/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:30:22 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=99181

Few bassists have etched their legacy as indelibly as Rodney “Skeet” Curtis. This is a reflection on his 40-year odyssey, and it reveals not just a musician but a maestro who has continually redefined the electric bass. Skeet is our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - The No Treble Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/01/04/groove-episode-109-rodney-skeet-curtis/feed/ 1 99181 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2023/12/07/groove-episode-108-shaun-cooper/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2023/12/07/groove-episode-108-shaun-cooper/#comments Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=98640

Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday is as a formidable figure, with his bass lines etching deep grooves in the landscape of punk rock music. He’s our guest for the December episode of the Groove Podcast.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2023/12/07/groove-episode-108-shaun-cooper/feed/ 1 98640 https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2023/11/02/groove-episode-107-bobby-wooten-iii/ https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2023/11/02/groove-episode-107-bobby-wooten-iii/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:30:56 +0000 https://www.notreble.com/?p=98128

In the world of the electric bass, it’s the musical virtuosos like Bobby Wooten III who bring new live to the instrument’s boundless narrative. In this month’s episode of Groove - The No Treble podcast, we chat with him to learn more.]]> https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2023/11/02/groove-episode-107-bobby-wooten-iii/feed/ 0 98128