On this episode we have a doubleheader- Nate Phillips and Jerry Jemmott "On Bass". Both of these bass players are players that everyone should know, and we are getting into their stories and the remarkable bass lines that they have blessed us with. While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to hear from you, please send feedback and questions to [email protected] Catch us on Instagram @bassforthculture and on Facebook| Bass For The...
Feb 29, 2024•55 min
On this episode of BFTC we're getting into The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Mr. Verdine White "On Bass"| We're covering it all, from his time as a kid in Chicago, the surprising truth about him and his brother, and how the greatest band to ever grace this planet came to be. All of that + much more on this episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5YiirZZwf-ux9r50luAJnk&si=yO0CmS9bc5n2Uhqq Whi...
Feb 08, 2024•56 min
Happy New Year BFTC Fam! Thank you for rocking with us for another year! On this episode, we are getting into Mr. Michael League "On Bass"- We're covering it all from his start on guitar, how his time at The University of North Texas changed his life, and how he became a prolific musician, arranger, producer, and songwriter at a young age. All of this plus much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk4kyLS5NeSxXeZwXFn6Qg2a&si=...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Happy * Insert Whatever You Celebrate*!!! We're wrapping up the year by listing 5 of our most influential Gospel Bass Players who impacted us personally as bass players. We're discussing how they influenced us as bass players and the monster bass lines that catapulted them to GOAT status in our humble opinions. Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5bpkMMP3oFAs7fCj7PLWyt&si=Gsv6dXbr6H7VMf_a While you're here, please follow/subscri...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr
Happy Holidays to you and yours! This week on Bass For The Culture we are paying Big tribute to the electric bass pioneer Mr. Monk Montgomery "On Bass" Put some BIG respect on Monk's name! Find out why he initially had zero interest in becoming a musician like his brothers, how he eventually ended up on bass, the incredible story of how he became one of the first players ever to play an electric bass guitar, and his inspiring grassroots activism to make Jazz accessible in the nation's premier en...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week we are paying tribute to Motown legend Mr. Bob Babbitt "On Bass"- Find out the unique music he was inspired by as a child, how he got the gig at Motown, and the other iconic record label he worked for, all of this + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk49qxKiIvtpQ1xYZhBt3tLt&si=D6Trkwx58hqjGcvv While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to hear from you, p...
Oct 26, 2023•57 min
This week on Bass For The Culture we are getting into Byron "Psychobass" Miller On Bass! Find out what unfortunate fateful event landed a bass in his hands for the first time, how he got his first gig touring with one of the most prolific Jazz musicians of our time, and his 16-year tenure with the greatest voice of our time. All of this + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk49qxKiIvtpQ1xYZhBt3tLt&si=D6Trkwx58hqjGcvv W...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This week we're taking it to Jamaica and getting into the Reggae bass legend, Mr. Aston "Family Man" Barrett "On Bass"| We're getting into it all from his innovative first bass, his destined link up with Bob Marley, and how he got the name Family Man. All of that plus much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk4xaF0yl56K2fWSATPjoXvG&si=qx-BlGMZHEUxOU6t While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min
What Up Doe! We are celebrating a HUGE milestone for Bass For The Culture, and we couldn't have done it without you!! Tune in to find out what the big news is!!?? Also, this week on Bass For The Culture we are getting into The Godfather of modern Gospel, and fellow Detroit Bass Player, thee one and only Fred Hammond "On Bass"!! Find out how he got his start on bass, why his bass stayed tucked away under his bed for months, his time with Commisioned, plus much more! Shout out to our listener Dwal...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this week's episode of Bass For The Culture Mr. David Dyson joins us for a live "On Bass" segment. Find out how he got his start on bass, and how he developed his signature mutepicking technique, plus he's dropping some gems you don't want to miss! All of this + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk7ROV7KfxF7wVRIuZp_PSGt While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week on Bass For The Culture we're doing a carpool interview with MC, Songwriter, Producer, Playwrite, and one of the funkiest Bass Players of our time, the goddess of low-end herself, Divinity Roxx "On Bass" Find out what legendary bassist was her first mentor (hint: not Vic), the surprising instrument she played before bass, the road to becoming an icon, plus much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk7ZXSwoMkN281l2Vq74hEU...
Aug 07, 2023•57 min
What Up Doe!! This week on Bass For The Culture we are getting into the coolest bass player on the planet, Mr. Terry Lewis "On Bass"| Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he met Jimmy Jam, and how they took over the world as the ultimate super producer duo one song at a time! All of this + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk7ZXSwoMkN281l2Vq74hEUg While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week on Bass For The Culture we're doing a deep dive on the trailblazing Gail Ann Dorsey "On Bass"-- Find out how she got her start on bass, her unique approach to bass, and how she landed a twenty year career with one of the biggest artist of our time, all of this + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk4gX-U-Q-7Ue2qtaaH-uF5Q While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd ...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Tune into this weeks episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast where we're getting into Rick James...On Bass? It's a lot to unpack in this episode so get into it! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk6sYZf1jvn7BYp84IUyGCxH While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to hear from you, please send feedback and questions to [email protected] Catch us on Instagram @bassfor...
Jun 23, 2023•59 min
On this weeks episode of Bass For the Culture, Janine sits down with Bassist, Composer, Producer, and MD; Mr. Craig Shepard "On Bass"| Craig is currently on tour with Baby Rose & Q, and he is definitely a bass player that you need to know! Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he became a touring musician, and did Janine turn him down at an audition early in his career? Tune in to find out! All of this+ much more right here on BFTC! Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/_E6Wj3iDXU0...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of Bass For The Culture, we're getting into thee man, thee legend, thee one, thee only, Mr. Jimmy Haslip "On Bass": Find out how he got his start on bass, how the Yellowjackets were assembled, and find out what bass he surprisingly had a hand in pioneering + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk7pYSfP1XGEnR1GA5WX6qzS While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendous...
May 25, 2023•53 min
Join us this week where we get into one of the most recorded bass players of our time, thee one, thee only Mr. Abraham Laboriel "On Bass". Find out how he got his start in Mexico, the surprising reason he came to America, and the fascinating reason why he ended up playing bass. All of that + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk677X_vUCqafXMu7kyv8gjv While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Join us this week as we get into Mr. Otiel Burbridge "On Bass". Find out how he ended up on bass, the influence that his brother has on his career, how he ended up with a long tenure with the Allman Brothers Band, and his surprising side gig. All of that plus much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk6IZVP8BONa3FuG376vYQEr While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to hear ...
Apr 27, 2023•55 min
Join us this week as we get into Scott Ambush "On Bass"| Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he landed the gig with Spyro Gyro, and his top tier luthier skills + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5LV82Ig0uwi3vzfghj1ZHz While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to hear from you, please send feedback and questions to [email protected] Catch us o...
Apr 13, 2023•54 min
On this week's episode we're getting into the Godmother of electric bass: Carol Kaye "On Bass." We're talking about it all, from her start, how she ended up being one of the most recorded bassists in history, and the Motown claims- one of our hosts wanted all the smoke regarding the Motown claims, and things got heated! All of that plus much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk6YBe0tVlURzisjJvh3CQkT **The Motown songs that Caro...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min
March is Women's month and we're celebrating some of the amazing women who play bass. This week we're diving into the funky one: Nik West "On Bass"! Find out how she got her start On Bass, the reason she almost quit playing bass, and how she linked with the Purple One. All of that + much more on this week's episode of Bass For The Culture! *playlist will be uploaded soon* While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to here from you, please se...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Join us this week as we get into composer, arranger, singer, songwritter, producer, MD, Mr. Adam Blackstone "On Bass". Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he broke into TV, and biggest musical influence + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5BMqDdeBo_E1xMe_IfxCCB While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to here from you, please send feedback and questions to B...
Mar 02, 2023•58 min
Do you know what today is?? It's our aniversary!!! It's our 1 year anniversary, and we sincerely thank you for hanging out with us on Bass For The Culture! Stay tuned, we're just getting started! This week we are continuing our Prince bassist series and we are doing a deep dive on one the most funky, one of the architects of the Minneapolis sound, thee one, and thee only BrownMark "On Bass." Find out how he got his start on bass, the mysterious phone call that changed his life, why his reign in ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min
On this weeks episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast, we are getting into Melvin Lee Davis "On Bass". Find out how he got his start on bass, what he believes the job of the bassist is, what song that he wrote that my surpise you. We're asking the tough qestions on our "Basically Speaking" segment, plus much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk71w7JrvWMqH-zwM_lNp3dW While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and rev...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Whatupdoe! On this week's episode wer're getting in to the Funk legend, Headhunter himself, Mr. Paul Jackson "On Bass"- Find out the awkward reason he fell in love with playing bass, what legends he played with as a kid, and his time with Herbie! Also find out our luthiers for our custom builds + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk4Iacg038uqVJpwHgURGNqI While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It help...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Happy New Year!! Join us this week as where we get into the master of groove, Mr. Bernard Edwards "On Bass". Also, we're intrdoucing our new Luthier series + much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5WN6fn9iiz2N_31XkfU5Oj While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to here from you, please send feedback and questions to [email protected] Catch us on Instagram @bas...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Happy Holidays! Join us as we have a lil fun counting down some of our favorite things from this year! We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season full of love, joy, peace, and of course...Groove! While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and review. It helps us tremendously! We'd love to here from you, please send feedback and questions to [email protected] Catch us on Instagram @bassforthculture and on Facebook| Bass For The Culture...
Dec 22, 2022•53 min
This week on Bass For The Culture we get into one of the most recorded session bassists of our time; Thee One-Thee Only Mr. Pino Palladino "On Bass"!! Find out how he got his start On Bass, how he ended up as one of the premiere Bassists during the Neo-Soul movement, and we're running down a list of songs that you may be surprised that he's played on! Also, find out who and what we're choosing on "Between The Two" and much more! Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtu...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This episode of The Bass For The Culture Podcast jumps off our "Prince's Bassists" series. To kick it off we're starting off with the premiere OG bassist and Minneapolis Sound pioneer: Mr. André Cymone "On Bass". Also we're counting down our top 5 personal favorite Prince songs, find out what song leaves our hosts speechless!! On "Between The Two we're getting into Warrior and Elrick Bass guitars, a plot twist in our Gig Studio Gift segment, plus much more! Listen to the songs featured on today'...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Join us this week as we get into the MD Bass extraordinaire, thee one and only Mr. Nate Watts "On Bass". Find out how he got his start on bass, how he ended up being Stevie's MD for over 40 years, and his advice for longevity in the music industry. Plus we're talking graphite necks, and much more on between the two. Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk6aUY1roxSBBOlktZouZ9u9 While you're here, please follow/subscribe, rate, and revie...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min
