Some musicians play bass because the band needed one. Shane Twohy chose bass because it was the only instrument that felt right from the very beginning.

In this episode, Will sits down with Shane Twohy to talk about the decades-long journey that took him from learning bass at 14 to playing in bands across Minnesota today. From ska bands and jazz influences to balancing family life, a corporate job, and a packed performance schedule, Shane shares what it really looks like to build a life around music without losing the passion for it.

• Why bass immediately felt like “his thing” and how bands like Pink Floyd and Steely Dan shaped the way he plays
• The story behind his first ska band, years at Perpich, and meeting the drummer he's been playing with for 25 years
• How stepping back to raise a family actually helped him reconnect with the music scene in a bigger way
• What makes Blackout different from other cover bands and why the band is “firing on all cylinders” right now
• Shane’s honest take on chasing the dream of touring full-time versus building a more balanced life around music
• The songs, bands, and deep cuts that still get him excited to step on stage every night

If you've ever wondered what keeps someone playing music for decades, even without the fame, the tours, or the money, this conversation is proof that passion alone can still be enough.