On Bass and Off Point

JR and Vinnie talk about the bassist from Van Halen, Michael Anthony, the perils of swimming in thee ocean and more!

JR and Vinnie play 3 new tunes and talk about personality temperaments and Bill's Apple Fritters.

DISCLAIMER: There were technical issues with JR's mic on this episode. We apologize and we are working to make it better. -Management

Sir Paul McCartney, Fame, Flags and Freedom by JR Erb

JR & Vinnie discuss Sting and his impact on their bass playing. Vinnie goes on a rant about MJ's decision to abruptly move to Texas and JR tells a story about a gig in Kuwait. The guys talk about the choice to be happy or unhappy and being nice to people.

JR & Vinnie talk about Geddy Lee from Rush and Geddy's impact on their playing. Additional topics deal with listening to your parents (sometimes good, sometimes not), self aid & buddy care, the OODA loop and bad food service implications. The guys debut 3 new tunes and tell a few stories about life in the deep end.

JR & Vinnie talk about Tony Levin and his contribution to King Crimson, Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel. Vinnie debuts his tunes 'Spocks Rage' and 'Space is a Lonely Place'. The guys also talk about the darkness of Chernobyl and Vinnie's experience with a tornado.

JR & Vinnie discuss when is it time to turn in your 'man card' and call a professional, the difference between climate and culture. They release 3 new tunes and the show devolves into a comedy show poking fun at Star Trek and dreams involving toothpicks.

JR & Vinnie talk about shootings, resiliency, cooking on the grill and beards. They also release 3 new tunes.

Vinnie talks about human's innate fear of falling and JR takes a spill while running. The guys also talk about people falling in the Grand Canyon and jumping out of airplanes. They also debut 2 new tunes.

Vinnie & JR play 3 new tunes, Polar Eyes, Smoking Donuts and a tune to be named later. The guys voice their opinions on a variety of subjects to include Anti-Vaxxers, Blockchain (they still don't know what that is!), a lack of manners in todays society and much MORE...