Upton Bass Podcast

Entrepreneur Gary Upton of Upton Bass hosts a double bass and business-specific podcast for bass players, luthiers, and enthusiasts alike.
Learn about Upton Bass and upright bass history, repair & maintenance, building basses, and many valuable business lessons along the way.
All with Gary and some amazing guests!

Latest Episode:

Gary Upton talks with Chris Wood who formed Medeski Martin & Wood in 1991 with Medeski and Billy Martin. Wood also collaborates with his brother, Oliver Wood in the band The Wood Brothers. Gary of Upton Bass and Chris discuss Chris’s musical approach he shares from lessons and a long musical career that Chris has learned along the way. Bringing his musical awareness to new heights as he continues to grow and as a player.

In episode 2 of the Double Bass and Beyond with Gary Upton of Upton Bass, Gary chats with Grammy Awarded double bassist Travis Book of The Infamous String Dusters about the latest in bass and music-life for Travis. You might not know how far Travis has taken the bass…literally. Checkout this YouTube video for just how far he has!

In this episode (part 1 of 2) Gary and Vic talk post-pandemic new “normals” as Victor Wooten shares his perspective with Gary Upton on what, as people and a society we have derived from a new way.
Parallels are drawn in music, racism, and inclusion…playing with others, we make better “music” on stage and in society as one.
https://www.victorwooten.com

In this welcome episode, Gary says hello and introduces you to some of the topics that will be presented and covered in this new double bass podcast.
Basses, business, life, wood, travel, building, and much, much more! Stay tuned and be ready to hear from Gary and some of the best in the business.
From Grammy Award Winning Musicians, Luthiers, Teachers, Professors, Other Entrepreneurs, “Average Joes” and everything in between.
Get ready to dig in with Gary!

When it comes to one’s career, the desire to make a difference or create ripples as a mover and shaker is usually a driving force that comes naturally to an individual. Whether it is an invention, innovation, or transformation, it is by creating a connection with those around that makes one stand out.

An inventor, musician, and entrepreneur, Gary Upton designed new ways of bringing his passion into becoming valuable resources that continue to touch people’s lives today. Read More Here

Links on this page:

Gary Upton: https://uptonam.com/

For Bass Players Only: https://forbassplayersonly.com/interview-gary-birkhamshaw/

James Madison University: https://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/news/speakers-and-spotlights.shtml

The Day: https://www.theday.com/article/20120505/NWS01/305059968