Upton Bass String Instrument Co
Upton Bass String Instrument Co NewsletterVolume 10 - 2010
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bass trailer
Putter
Peace
Punch
United
Meyer
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Missed A Copy?
Oh, the places you'll go...
The Seattle Times
John Teske, 25, is having a special trailer built for his double bass so he can commute to performances on his bike. "I hope it will inspire action," he said.

Putter Synchronicity
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Two weeks ago this vibrant guy walked in from California and handed me the CD "Perfect Circularity" to play while we talked.  I had never heard of Putter Smith before, and really enjoyed the CD.  Twice now since I have had Putter Smith references in my day.  Such a strange world.  Give him a listen if you haven't heard him before and let me know if Putter walks into your day afterward.
Greetings!

I got a lot of emails last week (a lot more "out of office" ones as well!!!).  The subject? The Mingus video.  I'm not sure if the reaction to last week's video was due to the content, or the artist himself...or both?  Now...I did give warning about the language...but the context of some of the eMails were more in objection to Charles Mingus himself.  Sorry to see a few of you go...

Moving on...

The Willie Dixon piece this week is great.  My wife, Kristin, is at the kitchen table sitting across from me sewing a birthday crown for my daughter as I type (She'll be 6 on Monday), and she commented on the audio. I know she is always listening when I am playing stuff...but rarely does she comment.  Just a peaceful moment listening to the crickets and Willy on a cool summer night in July.

I'll be on vacation next week...so you'll have to live without "The Upton Report" for one week...but that gives you two weeks to forward me links and news...so the July 30th issue should be a big one (hint, hint).

So...without further adieu, I bring you some Friday night double bass entertainment!

And remember...if you have ANY links, news, videos, etc. you want to share, eMail it to me at eroy@uptonbass.com and I'll be sure to share it.  Oh...and if you just want to say "Hi" you can do that too!
 
Have a nice weekend!
 
Eric Roy
Upton Bass String Instrument Co
860-535-9399
 
Willy Dixon
It Don't Make Sense If You Can't Make Peace

YouTube

I read your newsletter this evening and found myself exploring Willie Dixon. Thanks for putting that YouTube video of Willie on your site. You have got to check out the song he sang on YouTube called "...You Can't Make Peace". Willie does not play the bass on this but what a message.

Tim
 
Punch Brothers
You Are My Flower

YouTube

Hey Eric!

This is Paul Kowert on Bass, and Gabe Witcher on vocals, of the Punch Brothers, performing the Carter Family's You Are My Flower. Great bass transcription and some fine playing to boot. Saw the Punch Brothers last week in Brooklyn and had a great time. Paul is a player worth watching, and the whole band is breaking new ground in a few genres. Enjoy!

Kris
 
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One for the Upton Report:
Thank You,
John