Stephen McGrath's Basscraft – Details, episodes & analysis

Andrew is a Salt Lake City-based musician, bass player, and YouTuber. . Currently the bass player for local pop/funk band Jake and the Heist as well as the theater production Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera. We're here today to chat about AMPs youtube page and our favorite multi-FX unit, the Zoom b3. AMPs links https://www.ampthebassplayer.com/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ampthebassplayer/ ► Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ampthebassplayer ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewPincock Thanks for checking out my channel. If you want to support what I do please consider buying some merch or buying me a virtual coffee and don't forget to follow me on Instagram for daily content. Support the Podcast ► Patreon https://www.patreon.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week im chatting I'm chatting to Tod Bowers. In 1998 he helped form The Steepwater Band along with Jeff Massey& Joseph Winters, and over 20 years released 6 studio albums, 2 live albums, a few EPs and numerous singles. Steepwater notoriously known as road-dogs, performed well over 2,500 gigs worldwide, including supporting amazing artists like ZZTop, Gov’t Mule, Wilco, Buddy Guy, Drive-By Truckers, T-Model Ford, Bad Company, Leon Russell, Blackberry Smoke and Taj Mahal. In 2019 he parted ways from Steepwater, and quickly was recruited by Manx-born musician Davy Knowles for his band. Shortly after Tod joining the group, Davy was signed by Mascot Label Group/Provogue Records. In the summer of 2020 Tod joined Davy and the band in the studio to record what would become Davy’s 5th studio album, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. ► Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/todmichaelbowers/ ► Tod's radio show - https://www.mixcloud.com/tod-michael-bowers/uploads/ Thanks for checking out my channel. If you want to support what I do please consider buying some merch or buying me a virtual coffee and don't forget to follow me on Instagram for daily content. Support the Podcast ► Patreon https://www.patreon.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week I'm chatting to Watford native Simon Francis who has been living in Belfast for the last few years. He spent 8 years touring the world with Ellie Goulding and also held down the low-end in Kyle Minogue's band for a year. He is often cited in lists of the world's greatest-tone alchemists such as Tim Lefebvre, Janik Gwizdala, and Steve Lawson. This was a brilliant chat and I was schooled on this effects stuff and really enjoyed hearing about Simons's bass journey. I don't like to cut these down to be a sleek 60 mins as returning listeners know, so this is split into two parts ► https://www.sifrancis.com/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sifrancis/?hl=en Thanks for checking out my channel. If you want to support what I do please consider buying some merch or buying me a virtual coffee and don't forget to follow me on Instagram for daily content. Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week I'm chatting to Watford native Simon Francis who has been living in Belfast for the last few years. He spent 8 years touring the world with Ellie Goulding and also held down the low-end in Kyle Minogue's band for a year. He is often cited in lists of the world's greatest-tone alchemists such as Tim Lefebvre, Janik Gwizdala, and Steve Lawson. This was a brilliant chat and I was schooled on this effects stuff and really enjoyed hearing about Simons's bass journey. I don't like to cut these down to be a sleek 60 mins as returning listeners know, so this is split into two parts. ► https://www.sifrancis.com/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sifrancis/?hl=en Thanks for checking out my channel. If you want to support what I do please consider buying some merch or buying me a virtual coffee and don't forget to follow me on Instagram for daily content. Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week we're having a Metallica Bass special to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the Black album. I am joined by Andriy Vasylenko who runs two youtube channels that deal with Metallica that have combined have over 150 K subscribers. I was a huge Metallica fan as a teenager and I pretty much learned bass via their music so it was a real pleasure to take this deep dive into the bass of Metallica. Andriy is a great bass player so check out his channel for great bass playing and all things Metallica ► https://andriyvasylenko.com/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andriyvasylenko14/?hl=en ► Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcwbVudVoRXaZVwB5XVnWEQ Thanks for checking out my channel. If you want to support what I do please consider buying some merch or buying me a virtual coffee and don't forget to follow me on Instagram for daily content. Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week, I'm talking to Katie Thiroux, LA-based Bassist and vocalist. Katie has been described as a triple threat talent because of her killer bass playing, assured singing and compositions. Her most recent album, “Off Beat,” was awarded a “Best Album Of 2018” by Downbeat Magazine as well as "Rising Star" 2018 & 2019.We chat about her bass journey, composition and some of the amazing teaching programs she is involved in.  ► https://www.katiethiroux.com/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katiethiroux ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yH7v5Oan1E ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katiethiroux ► New Chris Squire lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v88jgvj1R2k&t=34s Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week I have a great chat with Andrew Freed about his Bass Freedom teaching platform. Andrew is one of the most popular bass players on Tik Tok and has one of the most developed slap bass styles I have ever seen. We chat about his bass journey and really get into the benefits of learning bass techniques that can sometimes be taboo ( slap, sweep picking, tapping etc ) . Check Andrew out at these links ► https://www.bassfreedom.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/andrewfreedmusic/ ► https://www.youtube.com/andrewfreed ► https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewfreedmusic? ► New Chris Squire lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v88jgvj1R2k&t=34s Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

It's all about solo bass this week and ive got my bass in hand ready for another roasting from a world class bassist on your behalf. Join me and Misha Marcks as we delve into solo bass and unravel his bass journey . Makes sure to join up to his mission bass page on facebook and join some of his upcoming streams. Check Mischa out at these links ► Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/mischamarcks/ ► www.mischamarcks.com ► Mission bass on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/547301215859900 MISSION BASS statement It’s my mission to put bass into the spotlight and show you that it is one of/if not the best solo instruments in the world! That’s why I want to invite you to join me on: MISSION BASS! Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week I'm chatting to Joe McGuigan a fantastic bass player who is known for holding down the low end in Irish thrash metal giants Gama Bomb. We chat metal bass tones, touring and everything in between . Check Joe out at these links ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raddude82/ ► https://www.gamabomb.net/ Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass

This week I'm chatting to Jake Gerba a fantastic funk bass player who is known for his viral videos and as Jason Momoa's ( Aquaman) bass tutor. We chat about his bass beginning, going viral, making content for brands and his excellent debut album Milky Way Moon Juice. Bio: Jake Gerba is a bassist from western Pennsylvania that has made a name for himself on social media through his entertaining and energetic videos. He began playing the bass at age 13 and soon started to play at his local church where he learned to develop his skills. Now with a worldwide online audience, he continues to showcase his funk bass playing inspired by the likes of Louis Johnson, Bernard Edwards, Bootsy Collins, and Flea. Jake has also produced and recorded a solo album, made an appearance at NAMM, worked with various big name companies within the music industry, and even jammed with actor and fellow bass enthusiast Jason Momoa. No matter what he’s doing, Jake’s mission remains the same: to uplift people through the power and joy of music. Check Jake out at these links ► Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jakegerba/ ► “Milky Way Moon Juice” available NOW! ⬇️ music.apple.com/us/album/milky-way-moon-juice/1456450995 Support the Podcast ► Merch - https://basscraft.bigcartel.com/ ► Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcgrathbass ► Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stephenmcgrathbass