The Blue Collar Bass Player
N.R. Palmeri
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Nick Micheline (NOTA, MAYVE)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
03/12/21 • 96 min
In this month's episode I got to sit down with one of my best friends and music collaborators, Nick Micheline. Nick is a prolific song writer from Long Island, NY, front man of the band MAYVE, and sole creator of his newest project NOTA. In this episode we talk about how we met, recording at Blackwatch Studios in Oklahoma, and the future we're hoping to create together as musicians. This episode features songs from MAYVE and NOTA's catalog and it ends with an unreleased track from NOTA entitled, "Centerfold". NOTA: https://itisnota.bandcamp.com/releases MAYVE: https://mayve.bandcamp.com/
Jon Jameson (Delta Spirit)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
02/28/20 • 71 min
In this episode of the podcast I got to talk to Jon Jameson. Bass player of the California/Brooklyn based band, Delta Spirit. We cover many topics in this episode including the sense of community built around Delta Spirit, his early years attending shows in California, his time as a Theology Student during the band's brief hiatus, and so much more!
Delta Spirit is about to embark on their "Not Dead Yet Tour" buy tickets while they are still available here: www.deltaspirit.net
Matt Maust (Cold War Kids)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
07/30/19 • 74 min
This episode of the podcast features Matt Maust of Cold War Kids. Cold War Kids are a prolific rock band from Long Beach, California. Apart from playing bass, Matt is also an artist and clothing designer with his brand, Luv Clothing. We talk about his influences as an artist and with him being one of only two original members in the band, we discuss how him and lead singer, Nate Willett have kept the group going for so many years. You can visit www.luvproduct.com for some of his work as a designer.
Timothy Saxhaug (Trampled By Turtles)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
03/27/19 • 65 min
In this month's episode I talk to Minnesota's own, Trampled By Turtles' bass player, Tim Saxhaug. Tim tells me about his life as a music major, the salad days of meeting Dave Simonett, all the way to the formation of TBT and beyond! We discuss his decision to ultimately play an acoustic bass opposed to an upright bass and the difference between recording live instead of tracking one by one and how that can shape a record. Their latest album, "Life is Good on the Open Road" dropped in May of 2018.
Sean Fisher (The American Standard)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
05/29/20 • 92 min
This months episode features Sean Fisher, bassist of the Philadelphia based band, The American Standard. The American Standard just released their debut record, Stations, today. In this episode we talk about Sean's experience being a bass player in the Philadelphia area and what type of obstacles musicians face today in the current music climate. Thank you as always for listening, check out their album on Spotify here: STATIONS Spotify Link
Dan Poorman (Strange To Look At)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
08/23/19 • 142 min
In this episode of the podcast I spoke to one of my best friends, Dan Poorman. Dan is a bass player out of Syracuse, New York. We both attended SUNY Purchase together and the night we met our lives changed forever... he was performing with a campus-wide renowned band called Murder By Scooter. They have one full length record out on bandcamp aptly named "Overzealous". I visited him at his apartment when he was getting ready to perform with the High Divers at Funk n Waffles with his new project, Trauma Cat. We go through Dan's early education, his college experience, and his current status as a bass player and writer in Central NY. This marks the last episode of season 1 of this podcast and what a season it has been! Thank you so much for all the support.
Murder By Scooter "Overzealous" www.murderbyscooter.bandcamp.com
Strange To Look At "Self Titled EP" https://strangetolookat.bandcamp.com/
Alex Bingham (Hiss Golden Messenger)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
01/29/21 • 83 min
I'm so glad to be back! In this episode I got to talk to bassist Alex Bingham. Alex is currently the bassist for North Carolina's Hiss Golden Messenger as well as a multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer. In this episode we talk about his early music education, touring with Hiss Golden Messenger, building his own Bedtown Studios and his love for Thai food.
Mipso's "Arthur McBride" - https://mipsomusic.bandcamp.com/
Alex recommends: Twain - https://twain.bandcamp.com/ T. Gold - https://tgold.bandcamp.com/ Hiss Golden Messenger Live Records - https://hissgoldenmessenger.bandcamp.com/
Jeff Hill (Rufus Wainwright, Chris Robinson Brotherhood)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
06/20/19 • 58 min
In this episode of the podcast I talk to Jeff Hill who is currently the bass player for the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, he's also toured and recorded with Rufus Wainwright and Shooter Jennings among many others. We talk about his early education as a tuba player and how that influenced his bass playing, his early gig landscaping for Gary Karr, and his infamous move from Chicago to New York. A lot of my research for this episode came from No Treble. Here's a link to their interview with Jeff: No Treble Interview with Jeff Hill A special thanks to Kevin Calabro for making this episode happen!
Christopher Ryan (Deer Tick)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
03/30/20 • 67 min
In this episode of the podcast I talk to Chris Ryan, bassist of the Rhode Island based band, Deer Tick. In this episode we talk about Chris' experience playing in a band with some of his best friends and the pressure that's brought on by successfully playing a supportive role.
Daytrotter Video referenced in the beginning of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1M-KyJ2OEA
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Jake Serek (Serek Basses)
The Blue Collar Bass Player
11/29/19 • 73 min
In the first episode of Season 2 I get to talk to bassist and luthier, Jake Serek. Jake is based out of Chicago where he builds his custom basses that have recently become a coveted tool among performing bassists on every level. We talk about his early days as a touring bassist with his band, Bad City and how that inadvertently helped him to make a unique life in music. You can visit: www.serekbasses.com to check out his work. Jake is also featured on the new Bass Nerds Podcast which you can learn more about at: www.thebassnerds.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Blue Collar Bass Player have?
The Blue Collar Bass Player currently has 19 episodes available.
What topics does The Blue Collar Bass Player cover?
The podcast is about Music, Podcasts, Arts, Musician, Performing Arts and Guitar.
What is the most popular episode on The Blue Collar Bass Player?
The episode title 'Sean Fisher (The American Standard)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Blue Collar Bass Player?
The average episode length on The Blue Collar Bass Player is 80 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Blue Collar Bass Player released?
Episodes of The Blue Collar Bass Player are typically released every 31 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of The Blue Collar Bass Player?
The first episode of The Blue Collar Bass Player was released on Nov 9, 2018.
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