I’m sure many of you will remember that I had the pleasure of chatting with Lettuce bassist Erick “Maverick” Coomes just last year, where we covered a ton of great material. (If you missed it, you can check out that interview here>>>bassmusicianmagazine.com.)

Now, with Lettuce on the verge of releasing their brand-new album Cook, I thought it was the perfect time to catch up with Erick and see what’s been cooking… pun definitely intended!

In this conversation, we dive into the new album and the videos that accompany it, explore Lettuce’s exciting collaboration with Aquila Cellars on their signature wines, and get a glimpse into what’s next for the band.

So sit back and enjoy… here’s Erick “Maverick” Coomes!

This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in December 2025

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