On Bass and Off Point

Lighting Up the Deep End

JR & Vinnie give a musicians perspective on the holidays and Vinnie vents about Christmas lights. The guys talk about the distinction between resiliency and perseverance, the loss of pets they get off point with some political discussions. Vinnie write a somber tune for the loss of Dallas, his dog.

Taylor Swift On Bass???

The guys from OBOP start the episode discussing how Taylor Swift no longer owns some of her music and will have to pay a fee to perform her own music. JR talks about being a sub on a Kim Kelley Big Band gig in Cindy and some of the characters on the band stand, past and present. Vinnie takes us back to life in an Air Force dormitory in the 80s as well as how to counsel co-workers who aren’t getting it done. Finally we get the latest installment of The Adventures MJ. CHEERS!

Sir Elton, Apocalypse Now and Laters

Vinnie and JR talk about Elton John, Marlon Brando and other giants that influenced their fields. Somehow pot work its way back into the conversation, as usual. Vinnie brings 3 new tunes to jam on, mindfulness, music as a journey and living your values are other topics discussed.

CBD? Yeah, You Know Me

Vinnie is feeling froggy from the get-go as the ’boys of bass’ start off point and rarely get back on bass! An episode of epic proportion, no topic is off limits, Dipping Copenhagen, buying houses, connectedness and what to do when you grow up are some of the off point topics.

Earth, Wind & UFOs?

JR and Vinnie examine the bassist from Earth Wind and Fire, Verdine White. The guys banter about Gratitude, the album and the life skill. JR tells a story from his days as a trainer at the Air Force Academy and somehow end up babbling about UFOs.

Rocco Prestia and Lance Boyle Stop Making Sense

Vinnie and JR talk about bass legend Rocco Prestia from Tower of Power. Things devolve sooner than usual as they get off point and talk about the Talking Heads, impeachment, bad car batteries, reading other peoples mail and hand guns. Stop Making Sense!

Carol Kaye and The Wrecking Crew

Carol Kaye and her fellow studio musicians played on the albums by The Monkeys, The Beach Boys, Sam Cooke, Cher, as well as TV themes from Bonanza, Green Acres, M*A*S*H and more. This discussion quickly goes off point as the guys discuss women in the work place and culture from the 50s compared to today. JR describes the ‘gig triangle’ and how he decides which gigs to take and why. The discussion turns to using your gifts to make the world a better place, vaping, A Very Brady Renovation, Boogie Nights and of course our favorite ex-Flugerville resident MJ and his new adventures!

James Jamerson & Marching Band Woes

JR & Vinnie talk about the father of modern bass guitar, Funk Brother extraordinaire, James Jamerson. The guys also talk about awful marching band experiences and making good life-decisions.

John Entwistle Meets Major Issues & Private Parts

JR & Vinnie offer their thoughts on The Who’s Bassist, John Entwistle. Vinnie shares some major issues he is going through and the guys talk about events that unfolded in Dayton Ohio.

The Bass Player Rack-n-Stack & Dayton Strong

JR & Vinnie discussion what attributes make up a good bass player then rack and stack the bassists they have talked about in previous episodes. They also talk about the resiliency of the City of Dayton as well as some of their usual segments.