www.eaamps.com
"Euphonic Audio provides today's bass player with the equipment necessary to express his/her inner voice on their instrument like never before, with amazing clarity and tonal options. I chose the iAmp 800 Combo along with an extra CXL-1X12L cabinet. This provides me with the necessary power and optimum tone for any musical situation. Whether I am playing my Sadowsky 5 string or my EUB, performing at a small or large venue, Euphonic Audio's gear gives me the best tone in a very portable package." -John Carey

www.rotosound.com
Rotosound bass strings are John's string of choice. From Jaco to Louis Johnson, Stanley Clarke to Paul McCartney, all the great bassists have chosen Rotosound as their favorite bass string.

www.sadowsky.com
"Roger and his team have always been my first choice for all of my bass upgrades and repairs. The versatility of tone that my Sadowsky 5 provides is amazing; whether it's rock, folk, funk, in the studio or live, my Sadowsky always gets the job done (quite well I might add)! Naturally this is attributed to Roger's choice of wood, electronics and overall craftsmanship. Roger has mastered the skill of creating instruments that are lightweight, aesthetically stunning, tonally unprecedented and wonderful to play, without compromising that warm and inviting tone that one might assume only heavier vintage basses could provide. The craftsmanship of the electric bass has evolved in the very hands of Roger Sadowsky." -John Carey

www.Lakland.com
Bass Player Magazine, May 2001, Excerpt: "If you’re getting that hollow feeling ... check out the Lakland...."

www.jackdevine.com
"Jack's two first albums, dark and resonant, troll deep emotional water. Although his resume might list "heartbreak hotel" as his home address, there's more to his tales than the traditional woes of lost love. Soaking his songs in warm melodies with pockets of fireworks, it often takes just one listen to fill your head for days."

www.cdbaby.com/cd/kaleta
"Where the songs and rhythms of Republic of Benin meet western pop. . . ." "Kaleta is a West African pop band which fuses the rhythms and melodies of traditional African music with those of Western pop music. The result is a captivating mixture of African folk, JuJu, and high-life music, laced with R&B, reggae and rock; the sound is exotic yet familiar. The lyrics are in native West African languages including Yoruba (Nigeria), Fon and Goun (Benin), and Ewe (Togo), as well as in French and English."

www.mj12music.com
John performed on three of MJ12 studio albums. These guys rock!

www.marlyhornik.com
"Marly Hornik is a singer, songwriter, storyteller and flirt living in New York City. She is best known for writing songs that chronicle the people and life of NYC, as well as for her effervescent personality. She has been compared with everyone from Carole King to Natalie Merchant to Steely Dan-some serious shoes to fill, but Marly prefers to wear her own size."

www.Jacobmusic.com
"If ya like the Dead and Cat Stevens, you've gotta dig Jacob."

www.hannahlindroth.com
"Hannah Lindroth has been singing and writing her own brand of soulful country-tinged rock since the age of 13, when she got her first hand-me-down guitar from her dad, Peter. The acoustic guitar had been on tour with him during his stint as Sweden's equivalent of Rod Stewart. Her childhood was immersed in Swedish rock, early American punk, British Invasion and old soul."

www.scottharris.net
"Scott Harris' musical adventure begins in New Orleans, his first full day on Earth being Mardi Gras Day. From day one, literally, Scott was introduced to Mardi Gras insanity, Meters-style funk and lots of live music. The school bus radio and his parents' record collection took care of the rest, filling him with Motown, Classic Rock, and 80's music."

www.emilybrooke.com
"Over the past year, Emily has been busy working with talented writers and producers such as Meredith Brooks, Nate Albert from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Eve Nelson, and Andy Marvel. The collective output is a body of work that encompasses 25+ songs. From revengeful to regretful, Emily has a very creative yet straightforward way of songwriting as she takes her audiences through the rounds of different powerful emotions and feelings."

www.theoeastwind.com
Described as "New York's Own" by The Village Voice, Theo is the essence of a self- made man. He arrived in this country 7 years ago with nothing. He has since gone on to form his own production company, TheoSophical Music, from which he has produced three albums. He has also attracted a sizable following of devoted fans by playing in the subways and clubs of NYC were he has sold over 12,000 CDs.

www.5thofJuly.com
5th of July's music as a mixture of blues, melodic pop and Southern Americana rock- in short, there's a little something for everybody. . . Buy a CD on their website! The CD was produced by Matt Knobel (of Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, Chaka Khan, Will Lee, etc.) and features Ron Thaler on drums, Elijah Steel on guitar, myself on bass...

www.RhenMusic.com
“Influenced by musicans such as The Police, The Dave Matthews Band and Astor Piazzola, Rhen's goal is to bring a complete experience to the audience member.”

www.basscollective.com
"The Bass Collective, founded in 1996, offers a full range of private and group instruction on electric and acoustic bass for bassists at all levels. A sequence of courses covering every aspect of bass playing has been designed to meet the needs of the contemporary bassist. "

www.sunysb.edu
SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook University

www.stevesalerno.com
"Stephen Salerno (guitarist, composer) is an active performer of both jazz and classical music. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Yale University, S.U.N.Y at Purchase, Dartmouth College, Real Arts Works (Hartford, CT), St. Bonaventure University, SUNY at Stony Brook, The French Institute, Greenwich House, La Mama, New Music Cafe, Knitting Factory Jazz Festival, The Roulette Center for New Music, The Ravinia Festival, Des Moines Arts Center, Bethlehem Musikfest, Blues Alley, Middle East Cafe (Boston), the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, the Silda Jazz Festival (Haugesund, Norway), a week long engagement at "The Jazz Club" in Hong Kong. In October 2000, he performed a weeklong engagement with the Ray Anderson Quintet at Sweet Basil's, NYC."

www.MikeVisceglia.com
Mike's new book, A View From the Side, is just what the doctor ordered with regard to bassists (or musicians in general) who are attempting to break into the music business in its current state. It provides an accurate depiction of the industry and what it takes to survive within it as a session and touring musician. Mike includes many stories that he's experienced while touring, and many of these tales from the road are often quite humorous! Lastly, the book also includes interviews with Will Lee, Marcus Miller, Leland Sklar (my favorite interview), and many more. A MUST HAVE for musicians in the big city with high hopes. . .

www.willlee.com
"It's after midnight, and the eerie-eerie sounds of Miles Davis' muted trumpet on the stereo drift into the bedroom of three-year-old Will Lee... From that point on, music was in his blood. His father plays piano - "His Bebop chops are the best" according to Will - and has also played trumpet and bass violin professionally. Will's mother sang with big bands. Since his birth in San Antonio, Texas in 1952, his parents' talents led Will on a circuitous route from one instrument to another -- torturous piano lessons, a short relationship with violin, demanding trumpet lessons taught by Dad, and French horn..."

www.hirambullock.com
"When people think of Hiram Bullock, they think of one of the most exciting and versatile electric guitarists today. He is also a prolific songwriter and an incredibly charismatic singer. Hiram is not easily categorized, since his playing is a creative blend of rock, funk, blues, and jazz. It is easy to say, however, that his music is fun!"

www.rachellegarniez.com
John's artist pick: "Rachelle Garniez, singer / songwriter / accordionist / performer was born into a musical family in New York City and has been devoted to music ever since. She began playing the accordion in 1986, and her explorations have taken her from playing on the subway platforms and in the clubs of New York to jamming with gypsies in Spain and performing at Carnival in Venice."

www.lynnkeller.com
"'You have to be flexible,' says Lynn Keller - that creed has served her well for the last 25 years. The Illinois native juggles three full-time positions: touring bassist for Diana Ross, bassist/music director for Rita Coolidge, and bassist/music director for Walela, a vocal trio comprising sisters Rita and Priscilla Coolidge and Priscilla's daughter, Laura Satterfield. Keller has also toured with, backed, or served as music director for everyone from Nell Carter to Placido Domingo to the Fifth Dimension - 60-odd artists representing most popular-music genres."

www.michaeldimin.com
Mike is a bassist, author and educator. He has dedicated the past twenty years to expanding the role of the bass and educating a legion of bassists to the possibilities that lie within themselves and their instrument. Through his groundbreaking book, "The Chordal Approach" and his work as a lesson columnist for Bass Frontiers Magazine, Mike has brought the concept of solo bass as well as arranging for solo and multiple basses to the fore.

www.JerryMcDonaldMusic.com
Jerry is a great upright bass player and a very close friend of mine. He just put up his own website complete with audio so be sure to check it out; he's truly amazing.

www.thestudio.org
A great place to rehearse your music! In addition, The Studio has a very special program: on select days and nights, The Studio holds open "jams" open to musicians of all levels, ages, etc. Each of their rehearsal spaces contains various musical genres, including blues, rock, R&B, funk and more. You are free to travel from room to room. This is an amazing opportunity for beginner as well as advanced musicians wanting to meet new people with similar musical interests. It's also a wonderful opportunity to learn new music, and put what you've been studying to use.