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045 – Bass Player: Bryan Beller

Dan Sauter — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:04:26 +0000

Bryan Beller is a bassist, composer, writer, solo artist, and contributing editor for Bass Player magazine. He has played with several musicians including Steve Vai, Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa), Dweezil Zappa, his wife R&B / soul singer Kira Small, and as member of the touring band Dethklok – from the Adult Swim show Metalocalype. Josh Almond interviews Bryan while on tour with his new band The Aristocrats.

Credits: “MLR Intro” by “Rob McCann“, ”Greasy Wheel” by “Bryan Beller“, “Sweaty Knockers” by “The Aristocrats“, “I Ain’t Never” performed live by “Kira Small and Bryan Beller“, “Love Terror Adrenaline / Break Through” by “Bryan Beller“.

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020 – The Bassman: John Montagna

Dan Sauter — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:42:25 +0000

John Montagna is a professional bass player out of Brooklyn New York. John talks to MLR about session work, supporting live acts like Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, Denny Laine, and his involvement in the Godfrey Townsend band supporting the Happy Together tour, and Hippiefest. We listen to some of John’s solo work as well. Check out MLR 18 “The Road Diaries” for more John Montagna during his time on the road with the Happy Together tour.

John Montagna - Photo by Jake Gorst

Check out this video from the road featuring John’s jacket being worn by a variety of classic rock stars!

Credits: “MLR Intro” by “Rob McCann“, “Your Are Safe” by “John Montagna“, “Jane” by “Chris Orbach“, ”Gaga for Raga” by “Godfrey Townsend“, “Always Judgement Day” by “John Montagna“, “Stone in the Water” by “John Montagna”

BONUS: As a companion to this podcast, we’ve included some bonus audio of John Montagna talking about his gear and rig setup. Click link to play in the browser or right click and save: John Montagna Talks Bass

Credits: “MLR Intro” by “Rob McCann“, ”Firesign Blues” by “John Montagna“, “Stone in the Water” by “John Montagna“

018 – The Road Diaries: John Montagna

Dan Sauter — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:00:59 +0000

John Montagna, a professional musician, describes what life is like on the road during his stint as the house band bassist on the Happy Together tour through a series of road diaries. John Montagna is a Brooklyn native, he has logged thousands of road miles while touring with acts like Alan Parsons, Todd Rundgren, and former Wings guitarist Denny Laine. He has recorded with several artists, and has released four independent solo CDs showcasing his talents as composer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer.

Check out this cool video featuring one of John’s Song’s that was incorporated into a dance piece! More on John’s Website.

Credits: “MLR Intro” by “Rob McCann“, “Nothing But Words” by “John Montagna“, “12 O’clock” by “John Montagna“, ”Coffee Down” by “John Montagna“, “Ticket to a Sunrise” by “John Montagna“, “The Internet Song” by “Four Eighteen“