
Now That’s Bass is a podcast about the real world of professional bass playing.
Hosted by bassist Pete Roythorne, the show features frank conversations with working bass players — touring musicians, session players, educators and gospel players — about what it actually takes to sustain a career in music.
No fantasy. No gear flexing. Just the reality of the job.
The podcast is also part of a per... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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What does it actually take to build — and sustain — a career as a professional bass player?
John Garrison has spent 18 years playing bass with James Blunt and has recorded with artists including Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Christina Aguilera, Josh Gr... more
Nick Owen spent ten years at London’s Bass Centre during an era when it brought together bass players from around the world. He remembers the famous names who passed through, the clinics, the unlikely encounters and, above all, the community that for... more
Guy Pratt has played bass with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bryan Ferry, Robert Palmer and some of the biggest names in music.
But behind that extraordinary CV is a much more interesting story about confidence, instinct, rela... more
What happens when the career you spent years building starts taking away the thing you loved about music in the first place? Nathan Mays has been playing bass for more than 23 years, working across country, variety bands, musical theatre and more exp... more
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This show centers on the real-world career paths of professional bass players, featuring frank conversations with touring musicians, session players, educators, and multi-haceted creatives. Episodes emphasize sustainability over hype, exploring how artists build diverse income streams (performing, teaching, publishing, online content, and entrepreneurship), manage long-term careers, and cultivate reputations in a competitive industry. Guests share practical lessons on versatility, mentorship, networking, branding, and adapting to the evolving music landscape, often highlighting the balance between artistry and business, as well as the mental and physical stamina required to sustain a life in music. A notable strength is the consistent focus... more
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Recent guests on Now That’s Bass include:
1. Marcel Pusey
2. Philip Mann
3. Dan Hawkins
4. Jimmy Sims
5. Chris Horrocks
6. Andy Lewis
7. Jenn McCarron
8. Dale Davis
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