Now That’s Bass
Claim This Podcastby Pete Roythorne
Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Now That’s Bass</strong> is a podcast about the real world of professional bass playing.</p> <p>Hosted by bassist <strong>Pete Roythorne</strong>, the show features frank conversations with working bass players — touring musicians, session players, educators and gospel players — about what it actually takes to sustain a career in music.</p> <p>No fantasy. No gear flexing. Just the reality of the job.</p> <p>The podcast is also part of a personal mission.</p> <p>Just before Christmas Pete was made redundant. Approaching his 60th birthday, he decided it was time to stop talking about doing something serious with his bass playing and actually do it.</p> <p>So he’s getting back out into the bass world.</p> <p>Each episode features honest conversations with bass players who’ve built real careers — touring internationally, working in sessions, teaching thousands of students, and sustaining a life in music for decades.</p> <p>Along the way Pete asks the questions many musicians want answered:<br />What does it actually take to make a living playing bass?<br />How do you build a reputation?<br />And how do you stay in the game long term?</p> <p>If you’re serious about bass — not just the instrument but the <strong>long game of being a musician</strong> — this podcast is for you.</p>
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3/7/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 26, 2026
How Bass Players ACTUALLY Build Careers in 2026 | Jenn McCarron (Savage Fridays)
In this episode of Now That's Bass, Pete Roythorne sits down with bassist, producer, creator and Savage Fridays founder Jenn McCarron to explore what it really means to build a music career in 2026. After years touring with bands, Jenn stepped into the corporate world before making the bold decision to return to music full-time. Today she's built one of the fastest-growing bass channels on YouTube while producing music, creating content and proving that modern musicians don't have to wait for opportunities—they can create them. This isn't just a conversation about bass playing. It's about creativity, resilience, entrepreneurship and finding your own voice in an industry that's changing faster than ever. Whether you're an aspiring professional bassist, a content creator, or simply trying to build a career doing what you love, Jenn shares honest advice, practical lessons and plenty of inspiration from her own journey. In this episode we discuss: Jenn's unconventional journey into bass guitar Why she left touring for corporate life—and why she came back Building a career through YouTube and the creator economy Why consistency beats perfection The importance of finding your own musical voice Touring versus creating content Learning from criticism instead of fearing it Why community matters more than follower counts Balancing creativity with earning a living Multiple income streams for today's musicians Why every musician should stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them If you're serious about building a career in music, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 👍 If you enjoy the conversation, please like the video, subscribe to the channel and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments. About Jenn McCarron Jenn McCarron is a bassist, producer, songwriter and content creator best known for her growing Savage Fridays YouTube channel, where she shares bass demos, music production insights, gear reviews and honest conversations about life as a modern musician. Subscribe for more interviews with great bass players. #bass #bassguitar #bassplayer #musiccareer #musician #creator #youtubecreator #musicindustry #basscommunity #savagefridays
June 20, 2026
I Almost Didn't Get the Amy Winehouse Gig: Dale Davis on Persistence, Bass & Finding Your Own Sound
Dale Davis is one of the UK's most respected bass players, best known as the bassist and musical director behind the Amy Winehouse Band. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Dale has worked with artists including Paul Young, Tina Turner, Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), Freak Power and many more. Chapters 02:23 Where did your bass journey start? 05:37 Northern soul influence 10:08 Working with Paul Young 13:27 The Amy Wnehouse Gig 17:35 Beats International 19:29 Where the opportunities came from 20:34 The Hofner relationship 27:14 Finding your own sound 30:39 Did you ever have a plan B? 31:54 Where should people focus their attention to get more gigs? 34:16 Advice to the young Dale? 39:11 One bass line to rule them all? In this episode of Now That's Bass, Dale shares the remarkable story of how a love of Northern Soul, relentless gigging, and trusting his own musical instincts helped shape a career that has taken him from local pubs in Reading to stages around the world. We discuss finding your own voice as a bass player, why playing with people matters more than practising alone, the importance of perseverance, how he landed the Amy Winehouse gig, and why he believes making mistakes is one of the most valuable parts of becoming a musician. Whether you're a beginner, aspiring professional, or simply love hearing how great musicians built their careers, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. In this episode: • How Dale discovered bass after seeing Danny Thompson live • Growing up on Mod, Northern Soul and classic rock • The importance of saying yes to gigs early on • Why playing with people accelerates your development • Building a unique sound instead of copying others • Working with Norman Cook, Freak Power and Paul Young • Getting the Amy Winehouse gig (after initially not getting it!) • The role of perseverance in a music career • Why mistakes can be your greatest teacher • Advice Dale would give to his younger self • Learning by ear versus formal music education • The bass lines and players that shaped his approach If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe and share it with another bass player. #NowThatsBass #BassPlayer #BassGuitar #AmyWinehouse #DaleDavis #SessionMusician #BassLessons #MusicCareer #BassCommunity #MusiciansLife
June 13, 2026
Play the Gig, Learn the Lesson: James Eager on Bass, Growth & Opportunity
James Eager has built a career that spans West End shows, function bands, jazz clubs, teaching, entrepreneurship and creating one of the world's largest online bass education communities through E Bass Guitar. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe and share with another bass player. Chapter timings 01:07 Where did your bass journey start? 04:10 When did you realise you could make this work as a living? 09:41 Did you ever get out of your depth on gigs? 12:44 Are you only as good as your last gig? 16:59 How has the industry changed for today's bass players? 21:26 How important is it for musicians to have business skills? 28:02 Are the opportunities still there for younger bass players? 33:49 The importance of authenticty 38:54 What advice would you give your younger self? 43:35 One bass line everyone should learn In this episode of Now That's Bass, James shares the reality of building a sustainable career in music. From saying yes to every gig in his twenties, to overcoming imposter syndrome, developing resilience, embracing entrepreneurship and finding his authentic voice, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for any bass player trying to make their way in today's music industry. Whether you're an aspiring professional musician, a working bassist, or someone navigating the challenges of a creative career, James offers honest insights into what it really takes to build a long-term life in music. What we talked about: • How James transitioned from guitar to bass • Studying jazz at Trinity College of Music • Building a career through teaching and gigging • Why saying yes to opportunities matters • Imposter syndrome and surviving difficult gigs • Lessons learned from the West End • The changing music industry in 2026 • Why musicians need entrepreneurial skills • Social media, authenticity and finding your voice • Building E Bass Guitar from the ground up • Mental resilience and self-development • Why employability matters more than virtuosity • The importance of entertaining an audience • Advice James would give his younger self • The one bass line every player should learn
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- What is Now That’s Bass?
<p><strong>Now That’s Bass</strong> is a podcast about the real world of professional bass playing.</p> <p>Hosted by bassist <strong>Pete Roythorne</strong>, the show features frank conversations with working bass players — touring musicians, session players, educators and gospel players — about what it actually takes to sustain a career in music.</p> <p>No fantasy. No gear flexing. Just the reality of the job.</p> <p>The podcast is also part of a personal mission.</p> <p>Just before Christmas Pete was made redundant. Approaching his 60th birthday, he decided it was time to stop talking about doing something serious with his bass playing and actually do it.</p> <p>So he’s getting back out into the bass world.</p> <p>Each episode features honest conversations with bass players who’ve built real careers — touring internationally, working in sessions, teaching thousands of students, and sustaining a life in music for decades.</p> <p>Along the way Pete asks the questions many musicians want answered:<br />What does it actually take to make a living playing bass?<br />How do you build a reputation?<br />And how do you stay in the game long term?</p> <p>If you’re serious about bass — not just the instrument but the <strong>long game of being a musician</strong> — this podcast is for you.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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