The Blue Collar Bass Player

N.R. Palmeri

This is a podcast where I talk to bass players and discuss how to successfully make a life in music and the other hobbies, trades, etc. they do to supplement their time and income. We also talk about the spiritual side of the instrument and how being a bass player informed other decisions in their life.

  1. 03/12/2021

    Nick Micheline (NOTA, MAYVE)

    In this month's episode I got to sit down with one of my best friends and music collaborators, Nick Micheline. Nick is a prolific song writer from Long Island, NY, front man of the band MAYVE, and sole creator of his newest project NOTA. In this episode we talk about how we met, recording at Blackwatch Studios in Oklahoma, and the future we're hoping to create together as musicians. This episode features songs from MAYVE and NOTA's catalog and it ends with an unreleased track from NOTA entitled, "Centerfold". NOTA: https://itisnota.bandcamp.com/releases MAYVE: https://mayve.bandcamp.com/

    1h 36m

  2. 01/29/2021

    Alex Bingham (Hiss Golden Messenger)

    I'm so glad to be back! In this episode I got to talk to bassist Alex Bingham. Alex is currently the bassist for North Carolina's Hiss Golden Messenger as well as a multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer. In this episode we talk about his early music education, touring with Hiss Golden Messenger, building his own Bedtown Studios and his love for Thai food.  Mipso's "Arthur McBride" - https://mipsomusic.bandcamp.com/ Alex recommends: Twain - https://twain.bandcamp.com/  T. Gold - https://tgold.bandcamp.com/ Hiss Golden Messenger Live Records - https://hissgoldenmessenger.bandcamp.com/

    1h 24m

  3. 05/29/2020

    Sean Fisher (The American Standard)

    This months episode features Sean Fisher, bassist of the Philadelphia based band, The American Standard. The American Standard just released their debut record, Stations, today. In this episode we talk about Sean's experience being a bass player in the Philadelphia area and what type of obstacles musicians face today in the current music climate. Thank you as always for listening, check out their album on Spotify here: STATIONS Spotify Link

    1h 32m

  4. 04/30/2020

    Jasmine Wong (deppwaswho, Bamboo Star)

    This month's guest is a bassist from Hong Kong with a truly bass-inspiring Youtube channel and her name is, Jasmine Wong. Jasmine is the mastermind behind the YoutTube channel "deppwaswho". Originally starting as a Johnny Depp fan fan page of sorts, she has amassed an overwhelming fan base from performing bass covers. In this episode we talk about her classical background, the first time she picked up a bass, and her future with her youtube channel and her band, Bamboo Star. Dean Town Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGfAjA5j5Ck Recording with Bamboo Star: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ECZQu9Vpss

    1h 34m

  5. 03/30/2020

    Christopher Ryan (Deer Tick)

    In this episode of the podcast I talk to Chris Ryan, bassist of the Rhode Island based band, Deer Tick. In this episode we talk about Chris' experience playing in a band with some of his best friends and the pressure that's brought on by successfully playing a supportive role. Daytrotter Video referenced in the beginning of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1M-KyJ2OEA  Enjoy!

    1h 7m

  6. 02/28/2020

    Jon Jameson (Delta Spirit)

    In this episode of the podcast I got to talk to Jon Jameson. Bass player of the California/Brooklyn based band, Delta Spirit. We cover many topics in this episode including the sense of community built around Delta Spirit, his early years attending shows in California, his time as a Theology Student during the band's brief hiatus, and so much more! Delta Spirit is about to embark on their "Not Dead Yet Tour" buy tickets while they are still available here: www.deltaspirit.net

    1h 11m

  7. 01/31/2020

    Dylan Debiase (Wreath, Elijah Wolf)

    In this episode I talk to another SUNY Purchase grad, Dylan Debiase. Dylan is a bass player currently residing in Brooklyn, NY performing in many projects. He has an album set to be released on February 6th with his main project Wreath. Dylan also has a fruitful friendship with Victor Wooten and we get into the details of how their relationship came to be in this episode. As always thank you so much for listening and don't forget to rate and review!

    1h 5m

  8. 12/31/2019

    The Blue Collar Bass Player - The Bellegards

    In this episode I talk to the two members that make up my band, NY trio, amateur movie and literary buffs, The Bellegards. We are fresh off the release of our new album "Lies for Silver - Truth for Gold" and in this episode we go over what it took to create an album that we are all very pleased with. You can stream it now on Spotify and Apple Music.  ***HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR***

    2h 12m
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This is a podcast where I talk to bass players and discuss how to successfully make a life in music and the other hobbies, trades, etc. they do to supplement their time and income. We also talk about the spiritual side of the instrument and how being a bass player informed other decisions in their life.

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