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Episode 8: Bassist & Composer Kris Dale
For the first 9 months of 2021, Brian and today’s guest, Atlanta-based bassist (and spy movie cue composer) Kris Dale toured in a van playing with a regional tribute band. But, their friendship extends well over a decade including playing gigs together and recording on studio projects as freelancers. Most recently, they’ve been in the studio working on the next single from singer/songwriter Mark Kovaly.
After graduating with a Studio Music/Jazz degree from the University of Miami in 1997, Kris moved back to his hometown of Atlanta and immersed himself in the jazz and blues scene. Years of backing such artists as Mike Geier (Puddle’s Pity Party), Bernadette Seacrest, Greasepaint and Rudy Ray Moore led Kris to road work with Geoff Atchison and Delta Moon. Five years on the road with Col. Bruce Hampton, the grandfather of the jam scene, followed. A dip into bluegrass territory with the Mosier Brothers (formerly Blueground Undergrass) was a wonderful return to the upright bass.
The past decade, Kris has been bringing the low end across the country with Corey Smith, a mainstay at the CMA festival and one of the hardest working road bands out there. Finding time for a more personal outlet, Kris has released 4 records under his own name and contributed electric and upright bass, steel guitar and even theremin tracks to countless albums of others.
On this episode, Brian and Kris discuss:
- Kris’ signal path for recording bass guitar, steel guitar, theremin, vibraphone, and pretty much everything else.
- His thought process behind coming up with bass parts on recording sessions.
- Kris’ bass playing influences, past and present.
- The conversation that caused him to write the music for his first album and all four of his current releases.
- We also break down his different approaches to a song we’re in the middle of recording now *with sound samples*!
Get more information about Kris as well as links to all of his social media pages at KrisDale.com.
GET BONUS CONTENT: To get 16 minutes of bonus content from this interview, as well as other downloadable content like drum samples and loops, and so much more, go to Patreon.com/BrianStephens and pick a membership tier. Your monthly membership and participation in this online “clubhouse” helps to support the show and ensure that new episodes come out weekly!
If you have any questions, feel free to send them directly to Brian at [email protected]. He will be happy to read and answer your questions in an upcoming episode!
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By Brian StephensFor the first 9 months of 2021, Brian and today’s guest, Atlanta-based bassist (and spy movie cue composer) Kris Dale toured in a van playing with a regional tribute band. But, their friendship extends well over a decade including playing gigs together and recording on studio projects as freelancers. Most recently, they’ve been in the studio working on the next single from singer/songwriter Mark Kovaly.
After graduating with a Studio Music/Jazz degree from the University of Miami in 1997, Kris moved back to his hometown of Atlanta and immersed himself in the jazz and blues scene. Years of backing such artists as Mike Geier (Puddle’s Pity Party), Bernadette Seacrest, Greasepaint and Rudy Ray Moore led Kris to road work with Geoff Atchison and Delta Moon. Five years on the road with Col. Bruce Hampton, the grandfather of the jam scene, followed. A dip into bluegrass territory with the Mosier Brothers (formerly Blueground Undergrass) was a wonderful return to the upright bass.
The past decade, Kris has been bringing the low end across the country with Corey Smith, a mainstay at the CMA festival and one of the hardest working road bands out there. Finding time for a more personal outlet, Kris has released 4 records under his own name and contributed electric and upright bass, steel guitar and even theremin tracks to countless albums of others.
On this episode, Brian and Kris discuss:
- Kris’ signal path for recording bass guitar, steel guitar, theremin, vibraphone, and pretty much everything else.
- His thought process behind coming up with bass parts on recording sessions.
- Kris’ bass playing influences, past and present.
- The conversation that caused him to write the music for his first album and all four of his current releases.
- We also break down his different approaches to a song we’re in the middle of recording now *with sound samples*!
Get more information about Kris as well as links to all of his social media pages at KrisDale.com.
GET BONUS CONTENT: To get 16 minutes of bonus content from this interview, as well as other downloadable content like drum samples and loops, and so much more, go to Patreon.com/BrianStephens and pick a membership tier. Your monthly membership and participation in this online “clubhouse” helps to support the show and ensure that new episodes come out weekly!
If you have any questions, feel free to send them directly to Brian at [email protected]. He will be happy to read and answer your questions in an upcoming episode!
VISIT OUR SPONSOR –
– Session Ace: https://SessionAce.com/faderjocks
** Use the Promo Code FADERJOCKS when you check out to receive 10% OFF your entire order!!