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not looking to upstage you mike (not that i could) but thought i'd share this 'cos it's kinda funny.

ok, if you wanna see some funny interview stuff, check out the interview part of this that happens around 19:00 min in.

so, we're playing this tv gig as this goofball SUBTERRANEANS project (two bassplayers and a drummer) and the host of the show interviews us about the music scene in Columbia MO. well, clearly he's expecting us to gush about how wonderful it is.....but that sure ain't what he got from us!

note: gearheads might appreciate some of the bass gear. i'm playing my '63 P-Bass and an '80's Jazz ..no big deal there, but my friend bill roe is playing this HUUUUGE Taylor acoustic bass guitar made out of gorgeous imbua and then later he picks up this amazing bass he made.

http://www.viddler.com/v/8a22fa

not looking to upstage you mike (not that i could) but thought i'd share this 'cos it's kinda funny.

ok, if you wanna see some funny interview stuff, check out the interview part of this that happens around 19:00 min in.

so, we're playing this tv gig as this goofball SUBTERRANEANS project (two bassplayers and a drummer) and the host of the show interviews us about the music scene in Columbia MO. well, clearly he's expecting us to gush about how wonderful it is.....but that sure ain't what he got from us!

note: gearheads might appreciate some of the bass gear. i'm playing my '63 P-Bass and an '80's Jazz ..no big deal there, but my friend bill roe is playing this HUUUUGE Taylor acoustic bass guitar made out of gorgeous imbua and then later he picks up this amazing bass he made.

http://www.viddler.com/v/8a22fa

What.....is this a competition! Just got back to my office and its time to go I'll give it a listen when I get home!

Cool how you guys make that work. Reminds me of 3 lead bass players on "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDgCmzh5ao

I love the part where "Jaco watches over us" pops up! That's very unique Mark! Into the 2cd song you guys feed off one another very well!

I like the two bass players and a drummer format.

I was just showing Peg awhile ago a video by a duo named DOS, just two bassists...nothin' else.

This reminds me... Marsha, my girlfriend, is adamant that she is only a rhythm guitarist.
She won't play leads and won't even do any fills.
So, I guess I'm gonna be playin' a lot of bass solos.
But, I guess with my setup, that works out OK anyway.

not looking to upstage you mike (not that i could) but thought i'd share this 'cos it's kinda funny.

ok, if you wanna see some funny interview stuff, check out the interview part of this that happens around 19:00 min in.

so, we're playing this tv gig as this goofball SUBTERRANEANS project (two bassplayers and a drummer) and the host of the show interviews us about the music scene in Columbia MO. well, clearly he's expecting us to gush about how wonderful it is.....but that sure ain't what he got from us!

note: gearheads might appreciate some of the bass gear. i'm playing my '63 P-Bass and an '80's Jazz ..no big deal there, but my friend bill roe is playing this HUUUUGE Taylor acoustic bass guitar made out of gorgeous imbua and then later he picks up this amazing bass he made.

http://www.viddler.com/v/8a22fa

Mark , that is some absolutely outstanding work you and your partners did there... Muy Muy Bueno, Bro!

Kudos for the tunes, the playing, and those wonderful basses. I want that big ol' Taylor acoustic and your funky old P-bass! Actually I'd take ANY of them. Oh yeah, and I want your drummer too! He's very, very tasty.

I couldn't tell for sure, is your fretless J-bass FENDER's Forrest Green or Lake Placid Blue? I ask because I have a Lake Placid Blue J-bass myself that always gets admiring glances.

Very impressive.

Cool how you guys make that work. Reminds me of 3 lead bass players on "Big Bottom" by Spinal Tap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qDgCmzh5ao

thanks. like i said in the interview part...those guys are sooooo easy to work with. funny you mention spinal tap 'cos just last weekend i was playing a pickup gig and as usual had two basses. the lead gtrst said, "hey, next time bring a 3rd bass and we can do 'big bottom girls' ". and no..next day i did not bring a 3rd bass.

I love the part where "Jaco watches over us" pops up! That's very unique Mark! Into the 2cd song you guys feed off one another very well!

jeff did you love the graphic, the song title, or the song??? hopefully all three. it's an older tune of mine. after coming up w the intial line i was like...."oh, look i wrote a bad jaco pastorius tune". not like i could ever pull off playing like JP.

I like the two bass players and a drummer format.

I was just showing Peg awhile ago a video by a duo named DOS, just two bassists...nothin' else.

This reminds me... Marsha, my girlfriend, is adamant that she is only a rhythm guitarist.
She won't play leads and won't even do any fills.
So, I guess I'm gonna be playin' a lot of bass solos.
But, I guess with my setup, that works out OK anyway.

the two bass thing is a lot of fun. you REALLY have to listen and be ready to pare your playing down when needed. and you have to pay even more attention to your dynamics and tone(s). i checked that mike watt video out. pretty cool seeing the "gentler side" of watt.

i played a gig w my buddy val goodrich last night. she's a really, really fine rhythm gtrst and she totally lays it down. solid. i mostly play bass in that duo so besides normal bass duties i also provide "color commentary". lots of fun. it's quite the luxury being able to dance on top of things when it's called for and knowing it's a stable dance floor you're working on.

i'd encourage you to pursue that. it can be very rewarding and enjoyable.

Mark , that is some absolutely outstanding work you and your partners did there... Muy Muy Bueno, Bro!

grant, thanks for the props, brother. i know you're by no means a jazzhead and that kind of music isn't exactly your cup of meat so that means a lot.

Kudos for the tunes, the playing, and those wonderful basses. I want that big ol' Taylor acoustic and your funky old P-bass! Actually I'd take ANY of them. Oh yeah, and I want your drummer too! He's very, very tasty.

I couldn't tell for sure, is your fretless J-bass FENDER's Forrest Green or Lake Placid Blue? I ask because I have a Lake Placid Blue J-bass myself that always gets admiring glances.

sorry peg, those basses are spoken for. and so is the drummer! yeah, john is VERY tasty indeed. he's very humble and maybe even a little insecure about his jazz playing. crazy. i first got w him yrs ago in a blues band. oh, man that guy plays one of THE baddest shuffles ever! i had to check the video to see but you're right, it's not clear which color my jazz-bass is....it is in fact Lake Placid Blue much like the one you have on your profile page only w/o the badass '70's block inlays that your's has. mmmmmm block inlays on a j-bass. (drool)

Very impressive.

thanks, sans for checking it out.

Eric, our bassist would love this. He plays electric ( obviously ) upright and has an acoustic bass ( only one I've ever seen in person ) as well.

He is currently unable to get on line due to computer issues.

Eric, our bassist would love this. He plays electric ( obviously ) upright and has an acoustic bass ( only one I've ever seen in person ) as well.

He is currently unable to get on line due to computer issues.

george, i'd be happy to dub off a dvd for him and put it in the mail if you like... email me your or his address and i'll get it out.