Funk the World: An Interview with Freekbass
The past two years have been tough, but Freekbass has been determined to make the best of it. The funk bassist has been live streaming on Twitch, posting tutorial videos on Facebook, and making music with fellow players like Doug Wimbish, Billy Sheehan, and Karina Rykman.
He’s kicked off 2022 with a new EP called Krameria, and now he’s gearing up for his first multi-date tour since the beginning of the pandemic. We caught up with Freekbass to get the full scoop, from how he got his name to three under-appreciated funk bass lines that everyone should know.
Freekbass & The Bump Assembly 2022 Tour Dates:
| Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 25 | Ludlow Garage | Cincinnati, OH |
| March 26 | Portal @fifteenTWELVE | Louisville, KY |
| March 27 | Summit Music Hall | Columbus, OH |
| March 30 | Brooklyn Bowl | New York, NY |
| March 31 | The Queen | Wilmington, DE |
| April 1 | Lickinghole Creek | Goochland, VA |
| April 2 | 5 Points Music Sanctuary | Roanoke, VA |
| April 3 | Charleston Pour House | Charleston, SC |
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.
