Bass Extremes Weekend
Random thoughts from a killer weekend.
There's so much that happened at the Bass Extremes Solo Bass Workshop Weekend - and I didn't get nearly anything on video or photo.
But seriously - think about it - you're hanging with these guys (Vic, Steve, John, Billy, Greg) - do you really want to be the one running around with a camera or DV cam? Or the one listening and talking with them?
Me . . . I ended up forgetting about the cameras and engaged with these guys as much as possible.
I do have a little bit on video of the first evening - mostly sound check for the private concert. I have no photos or video of me though - but I did drop my card with the on-site video pro and hopefully he can send some clips.
A bud from Gerald Veasley's Bass Bootcamp - Keith White told me he got some pics - so maybe he'll pass those along. Keith?
Also - if you were there and have a photo or video to share - please - e-mail me.
Concert Highlights?
Billy Sheehan & Greg Bissonette busting out a nasty version of "Shy Boy"
Vic's solo version of Norweigen Wood
Steve Bailey & John Patitucci upright & and electric upright bass duet - super sweet!
John's burning on "Giant Steps"
Of course- my personal highlight all weekend was performing a few tunes at the concert Sat night.
The sound was pretty weird - I had no amp and the only monitor was stage left ( I stayed pretty centered on stage) so the monitor was about as loud as the house from my spot on stage. Funny thing though - those things don't seem to bother me much. I almost expect on stage sound to be . . . uhh . . .bad. I don't know why - but I do. I just kinda roll with it. Maybe as I gain more performance experience I'll demand more from my stage sound.
What's next?
I'm fleshing out an hour long solo set which I'll play next Thursday night in Berekeley.