The Bass Shed Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Ryan talks with NY bassist Mark Wade. Voted one of the top bassists of 2016 and 2018 by the prestigious Downbeat Magazine Reader's Poll, Mark Wade has been an active bassist in the New York City area for over 20 years. His 2015 debut album Event Horizon and 2018 follow up Moving Day were released to international acclaim.  Support the show Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Webs...

Send us Fan Mail Brent-Anthony Johnson is a bassist, educator and writer for several major bass publications including BASS MUSICIAN MAGAZINE.  Support the show Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Nicholas Recuber is the Assistant Principal Bassist in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and an Artist-In-Residence in String Bass in the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado. Support the show Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Ray Riendeau is the owner of www. VintageBassVault.com an online vintage bass store. featuring vintage Basses, amps & collectibles. As a bassist, Ray is best known for his recording and touring with Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Star Monarchy, TWO, Gary Hoey, Greg Koch, Machines Of Loving Grace and most recently the bassist for James LaBrie, singer of the band Dream Theater. Ray...

Send us Fan Mail Bassist/composer/producer Aidan Carroll is originally from Oklahoma and went on to study jazz in NYC with great musicians including bassist John Patitucci. Aidan discusses his time in NY, touring and the artistic journey in a universal and personal way. Support the show Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Ryan sits down with Co-founder of Lakland basses, Dan Lakin. Dan talks about his personal history with music, the origins and his time at Lakland and his new company D.Lakin basses Support the show Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of Ryan talking with bassist, producer, writer Jonathan Herrera about Jonathan’s time writing for BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE, aspects of world music and life as a musician. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Music Academy and the former Senior Editor of Bass Player Magazine. His playing credits include:Cathedrals, MoeTar, Zigaboo M...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan talks with bassist, producer, writer Jonathan Herrera about Jonathan’s time writing for BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE, aspects of world music and life as a musician. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the Los Angeles Music Academy and the former Senior Editor of Bass Player Magazine. His playing credits include:Cathedrals, MoeTar, Zigaboo Modeliste, St...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan sits down with drummer Herman Matthews. Herman has had the great fortune of working with such artists as Kenny Loggins, Richard Marx, Tower Of Power, The Isley Bros., Kirk Whalum, George Duke, Bob James, Timothy B. Schmit, Tom Jones, Hugh Laurie, Patty Austin, Chris Botti, James Ingram, Boney James, Steven Stills, Edger Winter, Luther Vandross, Celine Dion, Patty Austin, Jame...

Send us Fan Mail John Storie is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, vocalist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. As a headliner for major international festivals and venues, he performs with the world-renown Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with actor/pianist Jeff Goldblum, and the award-winning New West Guitar Group. His current tours include Steve Tyrell, Sarah McKenzie, “Too Marvelous for Words: the Music...

Send us Fan Mail Steve Jenkins is part of the new wave of modern electric bass players. In addition to his mind-blowing technical prowess, his musicianship has allowed him to fit into a diverse range of musical situations that have run the gamut from face-melting prog-metal to experimental microtonal jazz-funk to dubbed-out electronica bass lines to classic sounding r&b grooves--sometimes all...

Send us Fan Mail Steve Jenkins is part of the new wave of modern electric bass players. In addition to his mind-blowing technical prowess, his musicianship has allowed him to fit into a diverse range of musical situations that have run the gamut from face-melting prog-metal to experimental microtonal jazz-funk to dubbed-out electronica bass lines to classic sounding r&b grooves--sometimes all...

Send us Fan Mail Nick Mancini is a Los Angeles based Vibraphonist, Composer, Band Leader, Arranger and Educator. Nick has performed and recorded with such diverse luminaries as Arturo Sandoval, Peter Erskine, Poncho Sanchez, Solange, Kenny Werner, Amos Lee, and Jennifer Holliday; and with the greatest young and emerging stars such as Kamasi Washington, Miguel Atwood-Fergusson, and Ben Wendel. Supp...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan sits down and talks with pianist, composer Ruslan Sirota. Ruslan is a brilliant musician and has performed artists such as: Black Eyed Peas, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, George Duke, Marcus Miller, John Patitucci, Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, Victor Wooten and many others. The conversation takes interesting turns and explores ideas about the context of actions as it pertain...

Send us Fan Mail Upright and electric bassists Sezin Ahmet Turkmenoglu talks about his upbringing in Turkey, Turkish music and instruments and his time in Los Angeles. Support the show Instagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA / View More Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Bryan Ladd is a freelance electric bassist who built his career in New York City before relocating to Los Angeles. In this episode of The Bass Shed Podcast, Bryan joins host Ryan Roberts to talk about the realities of working as a bassist in two of the most competitive music scenes in the United States. Ryan and Bryan share stories from the bandstand and the road, comparing the mu...

Send us Fan Mail Bassist Stu Hamm joins Ryan Roberts on The Bass Shed Podcast to discuss his groundbreaking career as a solo artist and longtime collaborator with guitar legend Joe Satriani. Known for helping redefine modern electric bass through two-handed tapping, chordal solo bass, and innovative slap techniques, Stu reflects on the evolution of the instrument, the music industry, and the skill...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts sits down with multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator Dan Seeff , whose work has connected him with artists including Kendrick Lamar, Aloe Blacc, Jay-Z, Eminem, and The Game . Seeff also serves as an administrator for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance , helping mentor the next generation of jazz musicians...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts continues his conversation with bassist, songwriter, and producer Jayme David Silverstein. Jayme has built a diverse career across touring, songwriting, and record production, working with artists including Miguel , Alicia Keys , J. Cole , and Cher Lloyd . In this second part of the conversation, Jayme reflects on the realities o...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of The Bass Shed Podcast, host Ryan Roberts sits down with multi-platinum producer, songwriter, and bassist Jayme David Silverstein . Known for his work with artists like Miguel, Alicia Keys, and J. Cole , Jayme shares the story of how his path evolved from aspiring bassist to working producer in Los Angeles. The conversation dives into the realities of building a car...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of The Bass Shed Podcast, host Ryan Roberts sits down with bassist and educator Gary Wicks. Gary has performed with legendary artists including Quincy Jones, The Manhattan Transfer, Matthew Morrison, Melissa Manchester, and many others across jazz, pop, and musical theater. A graduate of the New England Conservatory, Wicks shares lessons from studying under master bas...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts sits down with Grammy-winning pianist, songwriter, and producer Sam Barsh to talk about the evolution of a modern music career — from the New York jazz scene to producing and songwriting in Los Angeles. Sam first gained recognition touring with bassist Avishai Cohen before gradually shifting his focus toward writing and productio...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3 of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts sits down with Los Angeles bassist Lyman Medeiros to talk about his path from classical training to the professional jazz world and what it takes to build a sustainable career as a working musician. Lyman shares stories from his early years growing up in Indiana and studying classical bass before discovering jazz. A pivotal momen...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of The Bass Shed Podcast, host Ryan Roberts sits down with bassist and musical director Gregg Cash for a candid conversation about life as a working musician in the Los Angeles music scene. After a technical mishap caused by a cat knocking over recording wires during their first attempt, Ryan and Gregg jump right back into the conversation and pick up where they left...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of The Bass Shed Podcast, Ryan Roberts sits down with guitarist, composer, and bandleader Nadav Peled of The Ambessa Orchestra for a wide-ranging conversation about musical identity, global influences, and building a creative voice through tradition and exploration. Nadav shares the story of growing up in Israel and discovering music at an early age. Influence...