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Reader Spotlight

Since the beginning, one of our primary goals is featuring our readers. One way we do that is with our Reader Spotlight. We’d be thrilled if you shared your story with us.

Reader Spotlight: How George Kramarski Traded Classical Piano for Bass and Never Looked Back

Reader Spotlight: How George Kramarski Traded Classical Piano for Bass and Never Looked Back

From Bogotá to NYC, George Kramarski’s path from piano to bass reflects a deep love of music, culture, and connection.

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Reader Spotlight: From CBGB’s to Gloom Metal – Jerry Sofran’s Relentless Bass Journey

Reader Spotlight: From CBGB’s to Gloom Metal – Jerry Sofran’s Relentless Bass Journey

Told that metal was dead, bassist Jerry Sofran refused to quit. From playing CBGB’s to shaping the sound of gloom metal with Vanishing Kids, he’s spent 42 years proving heavy music is alive and well.

Reader Spotlight: Don Marcotte

Reader Spotlight: Don Marcotte

Meet Don Marcotte, a bassist from Alberta who has enjoyed many years of music. We love his “superhero” answer. Don is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…

Reader Spotlight: Randy Landau

Reader Spotlight: Randy Landau

Meet Randy Landau, a long-time bassist with a seriously impressive resume. Randy is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…

Reader Spotlight: Craig Bannerman

Reader Spotlight: Craig Bannerman

Meet Craig Bannerman, a long-time bassist who made the switch from guitar many years ago. He has some super interesting gear!

Reader Spotlight: Lynda Kraar

Reader Spotlight: Lynda Kraar

Lynda Kraar started playing guitar at age 8 and picked up the bass at 14. The bass was definitely her calling. Lynda is this week's reader in the spotlight.

Reader Spotlight: David Cohen

Reader Spotlight: David Cohen

Meet David Cohen, a bassist residing in Mission Viejo, California who has been playing bass for 46 years. David is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story...

Reader Spotlight: Chris Hardy

Reader Spotlight: Chris Hardy

Meet Chris Hardy, a long-time bassist who went from performing in bands to becoming a solo artist. Chris is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story...

Reader Spotlight: Alex Thompson

Reader Spotlight: Alex Thompson

Meet Alex Thompson, a bassist of 35 years who got an early start in music before life took him in a different direction. Over time, he returned to performing, joining the band Rocket Gods.

Reader Spotlight: Steve Steele

Reader Spotlight: Steve Steele

Meet Steve Steele, a bassist from New York City who seems to be as down to earth as he is funny. Here’s his story…

Reader Spotlight: Roger McLachlan

Reader Spotlight: Roger McLachlan

Meet Roger McLachlan, an accomplished bassist of 55 years. He has quite the story to tell.

Reader Spotlight: Jared Beckstead-Craan

Reader Spotlight: Jared Beckstead-Craan

Meet Jared Beckstead-Craan, a bassist living in Brooklyn, New York. Jared shared some great stories, including one about their parents and their bass superpower/claim to fame.