The Overwater Basses Podcast

Player-to-player interviews with some of the world's best bassists, behind-the-scenes insights into crafting custom bass guitars, and much more!

The Overwater Basses Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Overwater Basses, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Overwater Basses hosts The Overwater Basses Podcast, a music show with 19 episodes published.

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  Overwater Interviews - Paul Geary

  Mar 3, 202637 minS0

  <p>Paul Geary | Overwater Interviews — Tonalic, Scott’s Bass Lessons & Nick KershawIn this episode of Overwater Interviews, we sit down with long-time Overwater artist Paul Geary to talk about innovation, education, and the evolving role of the modern bassist.Paul discusses his involvement with Tonalic, a groundbreaking new music software platform. Paul also shares insight into his teaching approach at Scott’s Bass Lessons, where he helps bass players develop deeper musical understanding, stronger technique, and real-world musical confidence.Of course, no Overwater conversation would be complete without talking basses. Paul walks us through his Overwater instruments, the features that suppor...

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  Overwater Interviews - Meelie Traill

  Nov 11, 20251 hourS0

  <p>Overwater Interviews: Meelie Traill — From LIPA to the West End and BeyondIn this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the amazing Meelie Traill—an accomplished UK musical theatre bassist who’s made her mark on shows like Moulin Rouge, Six: The Musical, Aladdin, and many more. A graduate of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), Meelie dives into her journey from studying at LIPA to holding down the low end in some of the West End’s biggest productions.Join us as Meelie talks to Dan Ezard on life on tour with a top musical theatre show, how she prepares...

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  Overwater Interviews - Music Education Special!

  Oct 6, 202549 minS0

  <p>Overwater Interviews | Ben Jones (ICMP)</p><p>In this episode of Overwater Interviews, Dan Ezard sits down with Ben Jones from ICMP (The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) to explore the state of music education in 2025.</p><p>We talk about how technology, online platforms, and social media are reshaping the way musicians learn, and ask whether traditional institutions are still preparing students for today’s industry. From accessibility and funding challenges to the rise of content creation and portfolio careers, this is an honest look at where music training stands today — and where it’s heading next.</p><p>🔑 Topic...

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  Overwater Interviews - Gus Stirrat

  Jul 18, 202559 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Overwater Interviews series, we sit down with the incredibly talented bassist Gus Stirrat, renowned for his virtuosic playing, rich tone, and profound musicality. Join us as Gus shares insights into his journey as a professional bassist, his influences, and how his Overwater basses play a key role in shaping his sound.0:00 Introduction2:35 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes5:10 Recording at Solas Sound Studios 6:06 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Live!6:30 Gus's musical training and running his own studio12:41 The Scottish music scene17:09 Playing Scottish folk music on bass17:28 Gus's Custom Overwater Hollowbody 20:47 Ambient solo bass example 22:11 Guitar...

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  Overwater Interviews - Sam Edgington

  Jun 20, 202552 minS0

  <p>Tune in as Dan Ezard chats with talented Overwater Artist Sam Edgington. They discuss Sam's experiences playing bass in London's West End, touring with the legendary Wailers, and a very sparkly custom J Series!Don't miss this engaging conversation!Make sure to watch, listen and subscribe for more updates on future episodes and artist features.0:00 Introduction1:27 Early life, education and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO)6:10 Side hustles and starting your own function agency11:21 Depping on West End shows21:02 Can you over-prepare?23:05 Sam's very custom J Series 5 string 26:18 Sam's Overwater Hybrid fretless 538:21 Touring with the legendary Wailers 44:13 War Stories! Cat...

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