country bass question

[Ozonbass]

I know, I know...if it ain't Hank Thompson, Snow or Williams it ain't country

I've played my share of Swingin' Doors and Cab Driver tunes...when I flip to the country station these days, it sure sounds more like pop with a twang...but, hey, one man's meat...

 

[Tullykennedy]

There are no rules guys...just play what feels good to you and create great parts...

 

[theaterbass29]

My good buddy Tully called me out today on my oversight from earlier. He DID play on all of Jason Aldean's records, not just "Wide Open" as I had mentioned earlier in this thread. Like I told Tully today,...."Too much time on the net, and not enough time in the 'shed". ; )

 

[Grizzly700]

I live in TN so naturally I see alot of country bands around here. I see very few Ps actually, lots of jazzes and EBMMs. I was flipping through the channels the other day and saw a Kenny Chesney concert, his bassist was playing a Bongo 5.

 

[lunarpollen]

I play the 5 string because I like playing the key of E in fifth position on the B string. The closed E on the fifth string has better tone than the open E on the fourth IMO. Being able to add the Ab on the 4th string to an E chord run is a nice enhancement as well.

And that is exactly why you should keep playing your 5-string! Hell you don't even need to play lower than E, but playing the E on the B string sounds so damn NICE!!

 

[theaterbass29]

Hey Grizzley700, Im from Dandridge. I used to play in the theaters in Pigeon Forge before moving here. I worked for The Smiths, The Blackwoods, BBJ, and Louise Mandrell.

 

[theaterbass29]

Response to an earlier thread, Keith Horne, plays for Luke Bryan now, but did play for Tanya Tucker. Dave Pomeroy was with Trisha, though Keith probably did play a few shows with her. Keith is an absolute freak on the bass, and Im glad to call him a friend. He can tear up an acoustic guitar flatpicking style and is a monster steel guitarist. And did I mention, he sings like a bird! Doesnt hurt that he's a super guy too and lets me sit in when he is out on the town. The only left handed bass player that I can sit in on his bass, LOL!
Hey guys, this is a great thread and welcome our newest member to talkbass.com, my bro, Tully Kennedy!