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Posted on 28 Apr 2011

Artist Spotlight- Jerry Phillips

Jerry Phillips has been playing music since as long as he can remember. One would suggest it comes from his roots (his mother a singer and father a guitar player), but his gift and love of music is undoubtedly directly from God. At the age of Three, Jerry discovered his “niche” for any musical instrument he laid his hands... Read More »
Posted on 28 Apr 2011

BPU Exclusive Lesson- Jerry Phillips- Bass...

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Posted on 27 Apr 2011

BPU News- Canadian Rockies Bass Bash 2011

Canadian Rockies Bass Bash 2011 May 7th & 8th, Century Casino Showroom, Calgary Alberta Building on last yearsʼ inaugural success, for 2011 Randy Gray, our illustrious leader, has expanded the Canadian Rockies Bass Bash to two days! This is your opportunity to interact in an informal, casual setting with some of the top bassists and builders in the business.... Read More »
Posted on 27 Apr 2011

Artist Interviews- Damian Erskine

BPU: When did you get your first bass? DE: I got my first bass when I was 6 years old, actually. My grandfather thought that I should pick up an instrument (he was himself, a bass player) and brought me home a Fender “Bullet”. I played that bass until I was about 20! BPU: How did you start playing,... Read More »
Posted on 22 Apr 2011

Artist Spotlight- Wester Desamours

Wester Desamours, Christian musician (bassist) hails from northern Haiti. He is a music Instructor at The Christian University of North Hati. Wester grew up in a Christian family where his mother and father are firm believers in Jesus Christ. At the age of five Wester wanted to play guitar, but his parents at the time could not afford it.... Read More »
Posted on 12 Apr 2011

Artist Spotlight- Vincenzo Maurogiovanni‏

Vincenzo is a rising European bass player with a huge desire for playing bass.  We caught up with him and asked him how he started playing and what his current projects are. I discovered that I had perfect pitch when I was about 13. I listened to TV themes and I played it immediately on my keyboard, without any... Read More »
Posted on 12 Apr 2011

Gear Review-Ibanez Promethean Combo 5110 vs....

Ibanez Promethean Combo 5110 vs. Genz-Benz 3.0-310T With manufacturers shocked at China’s latest moves into cornering and capitalizing the market for the magnet material Neodymium, speaker and amp makers are now scrambling for a dwindling supply and dealing with skyrocketing prices. Rumours are spreading fast that the speaker market will not be supplied with ANY of it as China... Read More »
Posted on 01 Apr 2011

BPU News – “Musicians For...

Downstream Casino” present “Musicians For Miracles” A Concert Event to Benefit “The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals” The Date is: Sunday June 19th, 2011 in The Pavilion @ Downstream Casino Resort. Line up to be listed soon!   http://www.picbadges.com/musicians-for-miracles/1319201/ Read More »