BassUp! 2012
BassUp! is returning for 2012 this year on November 10th. Held in Atlanta, Georgia, the annual bass festival will focus on solo bass with performances by players from around the country.
Bassists for the event include Trip Wamsley, Edo Castro, Darren Michaels, Scott Fernandez, Myron Bennell Carroll, Aaron Gibson, Brittany Frompovich, Russ Rodgers, Craig Shaw, Luke Putney, and Christopher “C3” Cardone, though the organizers say there may be a few surprises. Besides the performances, the event will have a raffle for gear and other prizes.
BassUp! will be held November 10th starting a 1pm at the Atlanta Bass Gallery. Admission is a $10 suggested donation, and all ages are welcome. For more info, check out the BassUp! website.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
Thanks, No Treble and Kevin Johnson for helping spread the word!
No Treble rocks. Tell the guys hello Darren, I know y’all are going to have a blast!
It’s going to be a hoot!