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Bluegrass Slow Jam in Burlington, MA

eric@basshangout.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:55:13 CST

You're invited to a directed Bluegrass Slow Jam at The Real School of Music in Burlington, MA. An experienced jam leader, guitar player, and banjo player will lead the group through fun to play bluegrass standards. If you've ever stood by on the sidelines wishing to take part, this is your chance to jump in and get your feet wet in a totally supportive atmosphere where anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, dobro or fiddle is welcome! Singing is strongly encouraged (you don’t have to sing on key). The session will take place on June 17, 2010, from 8:00pm until 9:30pm on Thursday night at 56 Middlesex Turnpike (exit 32B on the 128/95 across from Trader Joe's). Cost for the night will be $20. The Traditional Music Project The Real School of Music 56 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington, MA 01803 1-(888)-881-7325 http://therealschoolofmusic.com/

Bluegrass bassist wanted - Sacramento area

eric@basshangout.com — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:09:04 CST

Hi, bass fans... The bass player in our band passed away a couple weeks ago and we are looking for a replacement. We want someone who is good enough to play with but not so good that you're in demand and in several other bands. We play out 2-4 times monthly; we play festivals, wineries, county fairs, private parties, etc. We're playing the Horse Show coming up in Sacramento June 11, 12 & 13th. We usually rehearse on Thursdays so if you're looking, we might want you! [:D] Please send me a msg if you're interested... Erik The Pope

can anyone ID this bass

eric@basshangout.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:26:00 CST

I bought this from a guy who said he sold it to a guy for his son (punk rock bass player) and bought it back after he pretty much destroyed it. Structually its fine but it sure is ugly LOL. I was told it was a 60's Fender but I kinda doubt it. I bought it based on it being a junked out old no name bass so I'm not out anything if its not a Fender. [;)] Any and all opinions are welcome and Thanks Craig

Collectors corner

eric@basshangout.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:17:15 CST

The other sites have collector [or vintage] forums. Any chance of Bass having one? Does anyone collect. I have 2 but I just play them [ one fretted/one frettless] Vintage amps?

Bass Strings

eric@basshangout.com — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:34:49 CST

I am a beginner Bass player, bluegrass only. I have a 1963 Kay M1, nice bass. But I'm not liking the strings, been thinking about changing them, but the cost makes it a bit hard to experement. Does anyone know anything about the, Black Diamond Dog House Bass strings. They are supposed to be especially for Bluegrass playing. So far I can't find anyone using them. Also, if I should change strings, does anyone buy used strings, they are only a couple months old? Thanks for any help you may be able to give.

Guild Starfire II...

eric@basshangout.com — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:37:08 CST

There is a Starfire II on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mint-Condition-Pristine-Guild-Starfire-II-Bass-w-case_W0QQitemZ250597355512QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item3a58c42ff8 This guy says he bought it brand new in 2002 and it does look pretty pristine. I always thought that Guild stopped making them in the '70s some time (mine is from '72, S/N 71738). The S/N of his is AG100268 and there is no S/N info on the Guild site from '98 to 2005. Anyone know the story on these Guild basses? Thanks...

Bass banjo youtube

eric@basshangout.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:35:52 CST

Check out this monster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_7k0VjLY2w&feature=related

FYI: washtub and gutbucket aficionados...

eric@basshangout.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:20:33 CST

I started this group yesterday...could be of interest to some here: http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/group.php?groupid=156

Slow Jam Workshop in Framingham Massachusetts

eric@basshangout.com — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:40:17 CST

The Slow Jam Workshop will run for six weeks Monday nights April 5, 2010 — May 10, 2010 Time is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Slow Jam Workshop will focus on jamming etiquette, getting people to play together, and having fun while learning. We will also cover: The Circle of fifths and how to use it The Nashville Numbering System and how to use it Common Bluegrass chord progressions Bass runs Lead-ins Turnarounds Fills and where to use them Back-up techniques Chord construction Kick-offs Key transposition Endings All Bluegrass instruments welcome — Guitar, Mandolin, Bass (acoustic), Dobro™, Fiddle, and Banjo. Other instruments with prior approval of facilitators. Who would benefit from the workshop — anyone who canback up chord changes from and to a G, C, D, A, and E chord on their instrument and wants to have fun learning how to be a contributing member of a jam. We have run this workshop at least a half dozen times in the past few years and the participants always have fun and develop excellent jamming skills. Fee: $90.00 for six week session Held at Amazing Things, 160 Hollis Street Framingham, MA You must preregister Facilitators: Pat Rooney and Heavy Thumb Contact: slowjamworkshop@yahoo.com Heavy Thumb 508-429-5504 (home) Pat Rooney 508-634-6733 (home)

archive.org - lots of free live music

eric@basshangout.com — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:59:59 CST

Hey all, I'm mostly over at Banjo Hangout but thought I'd stop by to let you know about a source for live concerts. I've been working with them to help spread the word. It's totally free and a non-profit library organization dedicated to archiving tons of stuff and making it all accessible for free. http://www.archive.org/details/etree There's a number of bluegrass and bands with banjo on there and lot of other good stuff too. Here's a list I compiled at a glance but I'm guessing there are some others too: .357 String Band Acoustic Syndicate Arthur Lee Land Assembly of Dust Back Forty Bad Livers Barefoot Manner Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Big Daddy Bluegrass Band Big Smith Blue Turtle Seduction Blueground Undergrass Borrowed Angels Brittany Reilly Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band Butterjive Cadillac Sky Carolina Chocolate Drops Cast Iron Filter Chatham County Line Cindy Woolf Cornmeal Cross-eyed Rosie Danny Barnes Del McCoury Band Dirtfoot Don Reno Dread Clampitt Flat Mountain Girls Girls, Guns and Glory Green Mountain Grass Greensky Bluegrass Hackensaw Boys Hayseed Dixie Tony Trishka Uncle Earl It's all free and most of it can be downloaded or streamed. If you have recordings you'd like to upload they encourage that too. You would first email them to get a page set up. You have to have have permission to include these as it is a non-commercial, trade-friendly site. Also, Deadheads love it…over 7,000 concerts on line! There's lots of other great stuff on the site too. Check out the movies and the Wayback Machine. If you enjoy it you can add a link to your sites or blogs. There is also a blog at: http://internetarchive.wordpress.com/ Best, Jeff

look at this guy

eric@basshangout.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:29:22 CST

I ran across this on bho. Watch the guy with the upright. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeJ5SUQ2qYM [:p]

Jamming website for Michiganders

eric@basshangout.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:42:05 CST

Feel free to check out this website for communicating jams in Michigan: http://michigan-musicians.ning.com/

Make electric sound acoustic?

eric@basshangout.com — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:11:25 CST

I ask this out of complete ignorance.......Is it possible to make an electric bass sound like a acoustic double bass. I would like to add bass to the guitar and banjo tunes I have recorded but just don't like the way an electric bass track sounds in there. I would love to have an upright bass fiddle but haven't been able to convince my wife that it could be considered furniture too. Thanks

Born? -or- Made?

eric@basshangout.com — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:50:15 CST

Years ago, while reading Bass Player magazine, I came across an article which brought up the hypothesis that most bass players are "made" not "born". This idea struck a chord with me. I fall firmly into this category, as I picked the bass mainly because all of my friends who played it were busy. I am mainly a guitarist, so the addition helped me better understand the lower perspective. Therefore, as a bassist, I was made not born. Where do you fall in these two categories? Was bass your first (perhaps only..) instrument? Just curious.[8D] ~guitdawg~

What do you drive?

eric@basshangout.com — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:49:35 CST

Playing acoustic upright is one thing. Getting to the gig is something else altogether. So my question is what do you drive around when you have to take the bass, and are there any special tricks to getting the bass in and out of your particular vehicle of choice or keeping it safe on the road. What do you say when someone says, "Oh, we'll just put the bass in the back seat of my Prius and ....."

Jack Cooke RIP

eric@basshangout.com — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:24:37 CST

Jack Cooke passed away last night (December 1). As the bass player for the Clinch Mountain Boys for over 40 years, he was an integral part of the Stanley sound and a friendly, outgoing presence both onstage and off. He will be missed. http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/jack-cooke-rip/

Sympathetic string bass

eric@basshangout.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:04:52 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crSi9IxPfYA&feature=related

ashbory bass?

eric@basshangout.com — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:15:42 CST

Any one here got one? I've been eyeing them for a while. The small size (I'm a smallish person with short arms and tiny hands) and lack of frets (I play fiddle and find being tethered to frets very frustrating) appeals to me. I hear their strings break easy. I haven't a clue what to amplify one with. It would be my only bass if I do take the plunge. Is that imaginable?

Do you play Double Bass or Electric ?

eric@basshangout.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:48:24 CST

Hello Bass players , There was a post asking Eric ( the web master ) to create a forum topic for Double Bass , and I was wondering how many of you are interested in Double Bass and how many are interested in Electric Bass. For the record I mostly play Double Bass at least for the last 10 years or so. let me know what you play , or are aspiring to play. Thanks John

Clip-on tuner

eric@basshangout.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:43:12 CST

Does anyone know of any good clip-on tuners? I am looking for one under $30. Thanks for your help!

Gold Tone Banjo Bass

eric@basshangout.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:57 CST

Anybody else have one of these gems? If so, whatcha think?