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From The Go-Go’s to Cher: Abby Travis Shares Her Journey Through Iconic Gigs and Personal Projects

From The Go-Go’s to Cher: Abby Travis Shares Her Journey Through Iconic Gigs and Personal Projects

Abby Travis shares stories from touring with The Go-Go’s, Beck, Cher, and The Bangles, plus her love of bass, NASA, and her latest creative projects.

Chris Minh Doky’s Fresh Chapter: “New Beginnings,” Nordic Roots, and Funky Upright Sounds

Chris Minh Doky’s Fresh Chapter: “New Beginnings,” Nordic Roots, and Funky Upright Sounds

In this new interview, Chris Minh Doky discusses "New Beginnings," Nordic roots, family collaboration, and evolving the upright bass.

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Wonder Women: Kim Butler’s Journey Through Fretless Bass and Community Rebuilding

Wonder Women: Kim Butler’s Journey Through Fretless Bass and Community Rebuilding

In this Wonder Women feature, Kim Butler discusses her influences, custom short-scale bass, pandemic-era performances, and community-focused projects.

Two Fretless Bass Giants Unite: Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling on Quadvium’s “Tetradōm”

Two Fretless Bass Giants Unite: Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling on Quadvium’s “Tetradōm”

In this exclusive interview, Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling share how they created Quadvium’s fretless-forward debut, "Tetradōm".

Bakithi Kumalo on Fretless Bass, ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ and His Unlikely Breakthrough

Bakithi Kumalo on Fretless Bass, ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ and His Unlikely Breakthrough

Bakithi Kumalo shares how a call from Paul Simon led him from a South African garage to recording one of pop music's most iconic fretless bass solos.

Wonder Women: How June Rotenberg Broke Barriers in Jazz and Classical Bass

Wonder Women: How June Rotenberg Broke Barriers in Jazz and Classical Bass

Explore the legacy of June Rotenberg, a pioneering bassist who played with jazz greats, toured Europe, and recorded in all-women ensembles.

Shelby Means on Going Solo: A Bluegrass Bassist’s Journey from Golden Highway to Center Stage

Shelby Means on Going Solo: A Bluegrass Bassist’s Journey from Golden Highway to Center Stage

Shelby Means discusses her journey from Grammy-winning sideman to solo artist, writing and leading her debut bluegrass-focused album.

Greg Garrison Reflects on 25 Years with Leftover Salmon and the Bonds That Keep It Going

Greg Garrison Reflects on 25 Years with Leftover Salmon and the Bonds That Keep It Going

With 25 years in Leftover Salmon, Greg Garrison opens up about collaboration, longevity, and producing the band’s latest album, "Let's Party About It".

How Motherhood and Jackson Browne’s Mentorship Inspired Mai Leisz’s Vocal Debut

How Motherhood and Jackson Browne’s Mentorship Inspired Mai Leisz’s Vocal Debut

Mai Leisz opens up about motherhood, returning to vocals, and creating her most personal music yet, with help from Jackson Browne.

Wonder Women: Antonella Mazza on Music, Motherhood, and Finding Her Voice

Wonder Women: Antonella Mazza on Music, Motherhood, and Finding Her Voice

Antonella Mazza shares her story of life on the road, Hendrix gigs, motherhood, and the power of playing bass from the heart.

From Jagger to Her Own Stage: Yolanda Charles on Her Bold Move with “Acid Funk”

From Jagger to Her Own Stage: Yolanda Charles on Her Bold Move with “Acid Funk”

She played with icons like Jagger and Clapton. Now Yolanda Charles is making her own statement with her latest album, "Acid Funk."

Josh Werner on Jazz, Hip-Hop, and the Art of Improvised Bass

Josh Werner on Jazz, Hip-Hop, and the Art of Improvised Bass

In this interview, bassist Josh Werner explores the connection between jazz and hip-hop, his work with James Brandon Lewis, and how improvisation shapes his sound.