Guitar and Bass Conversations

Guitar and Bass Conversations

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Guitar and Bass Conversations episodes

  • Interview With Midnight North Bassist Connor O’Sullivan

    It is always fun to learn more about music happening in specific parts of the country. In the Bay Area, Midnight North has been making its sonic footprint in the Alternative Rock / Americana arena since about 2012. Connor O’Sullivan is the bass player who holds down the low end for this very cool band with some very interesting pedigree. Living the life of the musical hustle, Connor is also the owner of Unicorn Heads music production studio.

    Join us as we hear about Connor’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, all the interesting details about Midnight North, and his work at Unicorn Heads.

    This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in November 2023

    Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

    41 min
  • Bruce Forman & Pat Bergeson's "100 BC" Project

    Chet Atkins and Barney Kessel are still inspiring us 100 years after their births.  Chet Atkins's protege Pat Bergeson and Barney Kissel's protege Bruce Forman pay tribute in an unbelievable, unprecedented fashion.  

    Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

    47 min
  • Interview with Toad the Wet Sprocket Bassist Dean Dinning

    Hailing from beautiful Santa Barbara, California, Toad the Wet Sprocket has been a mainstay of American Alternative Rock for over three decades. Dean Dinning, one of the founding members, has been an integral part of this band’s success, contributing both tasty bass licks and vocals.

    Join me as we hear all about Dean’s rich musical heritage, musical journey, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.

    This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in December 2023

    Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

    17 min
  • Artist Update with Bassist Robb Harper

    I am sure many of you will remember our initial interview with Robb Harper back in 2017 and an update in 2019. You will also recall that we recorded some of Robb’s live performances at the NAMM show. Well, it has been a while and Robb has been very busy… so lots get caught up and see what he is up to now.

    This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in October 2023

    Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

    34 min
  • Foghat's Rodney O’Quinn, Rockin’ Hard Through the Years

    Many rock fans have enjoyed music by Foghat, who originally formed in London back in 1971.

    Over the many decades of playing, the band members have changed, leaving behind only Roger Earl as the only original member. Bassist Rodney O’Quinn left the Pat Travers Band and joined the group in 2015 and has been laying down the low end for this iconic quartet keeping the Foghat legacy alive. With a new album titled “Sonic Mojo” which dropped on November 10th, the band is as busy as ever and there is lots of very tasty music to come.

    Join me as we learn of Rodney O’Quinn’s musical journey, how he gets his sound, and his plans for the future.

    This episode first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine, in December 2023

    Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.

    26 min

About Guitar and Bass Conversations

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A podcast dedicated to conversations with today's top guitar and bass musicians. 

Hosted by: 
Bob Bakert, Editor jazzguitartoday.com and 
Raúl Amador, Editor…