The Bass Nerds

La Bella Strings + Carbonetti Guitars - (Eric Cocco, James Carbonetti, & Mitch Friedman)

In this episode, we sat down with our friends Eric Cocco (La Bella Strings), James Carbonetti (Carbonetti Guitars), and Mitch Friedman (NYC-based session bassist and overall top-tier bass guru) in the La Bella / Carbonetti showroom in Brooklyn. Special thanks to La Bella Strings and Carbonetti Guitars for hosting us in their amazing showroom (Guitar Shop NYC). https://www.labella.com/ https://theguitarshopnyc.com/ https://carbonettiguitars.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mitchthebassplayer Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bassnerdspodcast/ Subscribe to us on APPLE!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bass-nerds/id1439046056

Carrtoons - The Bass Nerds Ep017

In this episode we welcome Ben Carr, better known as Carrtoons You may be familiar with Carrtoons from his recent performance on Tiny Desk or touring with Nate Smith & Keifer. Carrtoons has released several albums with his latest release being "Saturday Night". We chat about gigging in NYC, music, influences and much much more in this episode of The Bass Nerds. Carrtoons is touring all over the US, check the link below for dates near you. Carrtoons is also very active on his instagram so go give him a follow. Check out Carrtoons HERE: https://www.carrtoonsmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_carrtoons_/

Karina Rykman - The Bass Nerds Ep - 016

In this episode we welcome Karina Rykman. Karina is a killer bass player who has been sharing the stage with some of the baddest bands on the planet and sits in with the Seth Meyers band from time to time. Karina recently released her debut album, Joyride. We chat gear, touring, favorite pizza in NYC and much much more in this episode of The Bass Nerds. Karina is touring all over the US, check the link below for dates near you. Check out Karina HERE: https://www.karinarykman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karinarykman Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bassnerdspodcast/ Subscribe to us on APPLE!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bass-nerds/id1439046056

Ryan Stasik - Umphrey's McGee - Doom Flamingo - Ep#15

In this episode we welcome Ryan Stasik of Umphrey's McGee and Doom Flamingo.  Ryan shares stories, thoughts on gear, and his views on shopping cart etiquette.  We also discover that Jody is a douche for his poor shopping cart etiquette.  Special thanks to Chicago Music Exchange for allowing us to use their studiio to shoot this episode.  Umphrey's is on tour so be sure to check their website for dates near you.  

Tim Lefebvre - The Bass Nerds Episode #14

In this episode, we meet with monster session player, touring guru, producer, carrier of the low end.... Tim Lefebvre.  Tim has a long history of playing with some of the greatest musicians in the world. Tim can be heard on countless records and some of the most iconic soundtracks. Tim has toured and shared the stage with the likes of Derek Trucks, Black Crowes, Nate Smith, Chris Botti, and many more. In this episode Tim shares some stories of the road, his early influences and some football. Check out Tim HERE: https://www.timlefebvremusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/timlefev

Ellis Hahn - LEH Guitars - The Bass Nerds Podcast

In this episode, we meet with the incredibly talented Ellis Hahn of LEH Guitars! Ellis has a long history of building some of the finest basses on the planet - from their time as the shop manger for Roger Sadowsky, to establishing LEH Guitars and moving the shop to Portland just a few years ago. Enjoy as we talk basses, pasta, and Ellis does a magnificent job not dying from cringing at Jody/Marc’s Antics Check out LEH Guitars HERE: https://www.lehguitars.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lehguitars/ Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bassnerdspodcast/ Subscribe to us on APPLE!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bass-nerds/id1439046056

John Ferrera - Consider The Source - Mono Means One - EP012

The Bass Nerds welcome John Ferrera, Bass Phenom of Consider The Source and Mono Means One.  John is probably most known for his bass tapping abilities who is constantly innovating his craft.  His band Consider the Source is Syfy fusion trio with wailing guitar, intricate bass lines and hypnotic drum beats.  John is also touring with his solo project Mono Means One which is a looping layering one man band.  John is an endorsing artist of Fodera Basses, Hartke Amp, Darkglass and many more.  You can see john on tour now with: https://www.considerthesourcemusic.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/john.ferrara.bass/ .  

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Keith Stixx - Tsunami Cables - Ep011

The Bass Nerds welcome Keith Stixx, Founder of Tsunami Cables (and preamps) to the Podcast. Keith makes some of the most high quality and customizable cables on the market. Tsunami Cables has a roster of monster players using their cables and Keith just dropped a new recording Preamp. Tsunami Website: https://www.tsunamicables.com/ Tsunami IG https://www.instagram.com/tsunamicables/ Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bassnerdspodcast/ Subscribe to us on APPLE!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bass-nerds/id1439046056

Mohini Dey - The Bass Nerds EP 010

The Bass Nerds welcome Mohini Dey to the Podcast. Mo is a monster on the bass and has traveled the world performing with some of the baddest musicians on the planet. We were lucky to catch her while she was in town and we had a blast recording this and getting to know each other. You can also check out her youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@mohinidey5945 MaMoGi, her latest project https://www.youtube.com/@mamogi3176 Mohini is very active on IG https://www.instagram.com/dey_bass/?hl=en Mohini Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044082413895

Chuck Webb - The Bass Nerds EP009

The Bass Nerds welcome Chuck Webb to the Podcast. Chuck is a Chicago Bass legend who has performed with icons! Chuck is a master of both electric and upright bass, he performs with numerous bands, teaches at Columbia College, and also performs in pit orchestras for some of the biggest musicals. https://chuckwebbmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chuckwebbbass Follow The Bass Nerds at: https://www.facebook.com/bassnerdspodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/bassnerdspodcast/ Subscribe to us on APPLE!!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bass-nerds/id1439046056