Bass For The Culture
A podcast curated for Bass Guitar Players, fans, and enthusiasts in the space of Funk, Soul, R&B, Gospel, and Jazz.
Episodes
February 29, 2024 • 55 mins
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.
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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 Bassfortheculture@gmail.com
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February 8, 2024 • 55 mins
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!
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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!
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January 11, 2024 • 64 mins
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!
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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!
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December 14, 2023 • 60 mins
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.
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Listen to the songs featured on today's episode here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCliC2En6Kk5bpkMMP3oFAs7fCj7PLWyt&...
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November 23, 2023 • 66 mins
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 grassr...
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 grassr...
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October 26, 2023 • 57 mins
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!
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October 12, 2023 • 60 mins
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!
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September 21, 2023 • 60 mins
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!
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September 7, 2023 • 67 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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August 18, 2023 • 65 mins
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!
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August 7, 2023 • 57 mins
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!
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July 20, 2023 • 64 mins
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!
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July 6, 2023 • 66 mins
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!
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June 23, 2023 • 59 mins
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!
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June 9, 2023 • 64 mins
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...
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...
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May 25, 2023 • 52 mins
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!
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May 11, 2023 • 69 mins
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!
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April 27, 2023 • 54 mins
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!
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April 13, 2023 • 54 mins
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!
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March 30, 2023 • 62 mins
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=...
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=...
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