https://youtu.be/qU5dML7acEc This voicemail was too good to not share! Thank you Ray!
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Contrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the double bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what makes these world-class artists tick. With 2 million downloads and counting, Contrabass Conversations is the most popular podcast for double bassists. One of my all-time top interview requests has been to chat with Gary Upton and Eric Roy of Upton Bass. As I was booking my trip to New York City, I knew that spending a day at the Upton barn in Mystic, Connecticut was a must-do. Eric, Gary, and I had a great conversation about all…
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After receiving an eMail where someone was trying to show how there must be an internal problem with their bass by pressing on the top, I started explaining to Bryan how this phenomenon works, and why its not telling the whole story. I got about 1 minute into my explanation and Bryan said, "wait, start over, this is a video!". We setup the camera quick and I started over (hence the bad audio...should have grabbed a better mic too!). Take a look at what we've been saying for years, and add your questions or comments as we always read them.…
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