How a versatile bassist built a career touring with today’s pop stars

From Six Flags shows to Coachella, Bonnaroo, and headline runs with modern chart-toppers like Dominic Fike and Remi Wolf, bassist Sean Sobash has built a sustainable touring career through community, versatility, and smart business decisions.

He shares how jam sessions led to major gigs, how to negotiate fair pay, when to say no — and why prioritizing relationships will book you far more work than any other avenue.

If you’re a young musician dreaming of the road… Sean’s journey is the blueprint.

In this episode, Sean, Nomad, and Joel dive into:

⭐ The power of community over cattle calls — jam sessions → touring opportunities (not waiting in 100-person audition lines)

⭐ What touring should pay (and why rates matter) — minimums, sliding scales, and protecting the profession from undercutting

⭐ Knowing when to walk away — juggling overlapping tours, friendships, and long-term opportunities

⭐ Balancing “rockstar energy” with professionalism — look the part, but remember: you’re there to work

⭐ Why versatility = survival — electric bass, synth bass, upright, doubling duties

⭐ Making LA sustainable — networking with intention, good hangs, and keeping your ego out of business decisions

📌 Connect with Sean Sobash Instagram: @seansobash Artist credits: Dominic Fike, Remi Wolf, Luke Hemmings, Rooney… and more

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