Articles by Mitch Joel - Page 2

Legendary bassist Alphonso Johnson shares stories from Weather Report and Phil Collins—and the mindset that fuels a lifetime of great playing.

Amy Tung Barrysmith shares how she crafts the massive Year of the Cobra sound, the secrets behind her "Rig of Doom," and more in this deep-dive podcast.

Gord Sinclair joins the Groove Podcast to discuss The Tragically Hip’s lost recordings, their legacy, the stories behind their iconic music, and more.

Michael Manring joins Groove for Episode #121 to share his journey as a bass pioneer. From learning with Jaco Pastorius to redefining the instrument’s potential, this podcast dives into his innovations and stories.

Brian Wheat has always been a storyteller, whether through his bass lines with Tesla or his lens as a photographer. Known as the bassist for the multi-platinum rock band Tesla, Brian’s career spans decades. He's our guest for this month's Groove Podcast.

Emma Anzai, known for her dynamic bass playing with both Sick Puppies and, more recently, Evanescence, is our guest for this month's podcast.

Alan Robert has spent over three decades as the bassist and primary songwriter for Life of Agony. He’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble podcast.

This month’s Groove podcast guest is Brian F. Wright, an Assistant Professor of Music History at the University of North Texas, and author of “The Bastard Instrument – A Cultural History of the Electric Bass.”

When word got out that Marcus Miller would be a featured artist at this year’s Montreal International Jazz Festival, I pounced at the chance to (finally) meet him for a conversation for this podcast. The good news is that this interview happened.

Michael Devin, an accomplished bassist and may be most well-known for his stint with classic hard rock legends, Whitesnake. His journey in music, however, extends far beyond his tenure with the iconic band. He’s our guest for this episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.

John Ferrara, a bassist and composer, has made a name for himself with his innovative tapping bass playing style and his work with his world fusion band, Consider the Source. He's our guest for the June episode of Groove.

Mark Egan, a legend in the world of electric bass (including a Grammy!), brings his rich history and deep passion for the instrument into his latest album, “Cross Currents.” He’s our guest for episode #113 of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.