The Low End Nation Bass Podcast

She may seem shy and sweet but underneath that candy coated exterior is a monster bass player often referred to as "The Band's Secret Weapon" Tiffany "Tiffsbass" Lloyd is a New Jersey born bassist now living in D.C. and has worked with a host of great artists including: Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Dennis Chambers, Sofia Carson, Jae Deal, Lynn Whitfie...

Originally born in South Dakota, David Dyson and his family relocated to Washington D.C. when he was just 2 years old. While attending public school in D.C. he began playing the baritone and was acknowledged for his budding talent. However at the age of 12, after hearing LArry graham play bass, the urge was (understandably) too strong and the baritone was replaced with a beginner's bass guitar...

A native of the Bronx, Al "Boogie" Carty has been laying it down with the world's best artists for over two decades. With his huge pocket and sense of both groove and melody, Al is a first call for many artists and has worked with Rob Thomas, Alicia Keys, Meshell Ndegeocello, Ed Sheeran, Christina Aguilera and many, many more. I first met Al at a gig I was playing in Toronto sometime back in the e...

A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Joe Ayoub has become one of the busiest bassists on the LA - and now New York music scenes. Most people will recognize him from his many appearances in Scary Pockets videos, including Kiss, Humble Strut, Roxanne and Fantasy to name just a few. What most people don't realize is that Joe is currently holding down dual roles on two major TV productions: America...

Hubert Eaves IV is well known for his incredible playing on Erykah Badu's 1997 live album, entitled "Live." Bass players across the globe are blown away by his tight, crisp pocket playing, locked in perfectly with drummer Poogie Bell. What a lot of people don't know is that Hue had been laying it down for years before the Erykah Badu album. Hubert's father, Hubert Eaves III,...

At just 23 years old, Boston born bassist Kyla Wright is already making waves. A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, Kyla has already performed with top artists including Chloe Bailey, Rico Nasty and Janelle Monae. She can be seen in the NPR Tiny Desk Concerts for both Chloe Bailey and Rico Nasty. Fueled by a deep love for music, Kyla brings a warm energy to the stage, along with her heav...

Kevin Scott is a bassist well known for his heavy groove, creative lines and dirty bass tone, usually on a P bass with flats. Having backed up artists like John McLaughlin, Wayne Krantz, Col. Bruce Hampton his musical arsenal is deep and he has an innate ability to allow the music to percolate and evolve while holding down the groove. Currently on tour with Gov't Mule, I caught up with Kevin b...

Jack Daley's resume is the thing of dreams for any session bassist. From his long tenure with Lenny Kravitz to his work with Joss Stone, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Naughty By Nature, Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Boz Skaggs, Sara Bareilles, James Brown and Chaka Khan to his current role as bassist with the Spin Doctors, Jack has worked with and continues to work with the very best. J...

New Orleans born bassist and vocalist Annie Clements is well known for her work backing up artists like Maren Morris, Sugarland, Amos Lee with her rhythmic bass playing and top notch harmonies. A well rounded musician, Annie lights up any stage she steps onto with her warmth, energy and love of music. On a recent run of Maren Morris shows in support of The Chicks, Annie stopped by the Low End Nati...

LA-based bassist Derek Frank is one of the industry's most in demand session bassists, having played with a who's who of artists including Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani, Air Supply, Orianthi and many, many more along with having two incredible solo records titled "Let The Games Begin" and "Eleven Years Later." Listen in as we talk all things bass, including how Derek gets...