Featured at the Con are artists, writers, musicians, video games, tabletop games, Cosplay and everything “Geeky.”. Williams and Weston have to share the title as they both played in the band’s classic era (roughly 1980-85); original member Williams is back in the line-up now. Toured extensively with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Shawn Colvin, Olivia Newton-John, and the Dead Reckoners. Smith continued as a beloved cult figure, making a hauntingly beautiful album with Opal and then a solo album, Nine Ways Of Disappearing – after which she did just that, reportedly living in the desert. She was amazing. I am a jazz fan and appalled that you left out JODI PROZNICK!! With Beck she gets to be flashy and funky at once. But she reappeared, like a lovely hallucination, on The Dream Syndicate’s 2017 reunion album, How Did I Find Myself Here? Since retirement from playing, she has served as The Damned’s band manager. amazed kate davis didnt make this list….she is amazing….as is brenda martin from eruca sativa….they leave at least half of this list in the dust…. They broke up in 2001 -- their bass player, Lisa Umbarger, quit the band for personal reasons, and the rest of the Toadies didn't want to continue without her -- but reformed with a couple of new members in 2006. As a stage bassist she’s anything but the quiet one. Want to learn more about Lisa Umbarger? She is fantastic and she led the way for women rockers. Suzi Quatro is number 1. It formed in 1989 … Here is a clip. When the band reformed in 2006, Umbarger amicably declined to participate and has been replaced by Doni Blair. She then replaced Dave Allen in Gang Of Four, a band that lived or died by their fearsome rhythm section, and added the necessary bottom to The B-52s. She has played great artists in the Neo soul and smooth jazz genres, such as Miki Howard, Karen Briggs, Candace Springs, Althea Rene. Girlschool are probably best-known in the US for collaborating with Motörhead – and you’d better believe that any band endorsed by Lemmy has a good bassist. This is a wonderful list, but it’s a bit disconcerting that the top image is uncredited and unattributed—it gives the impression that the subject or the photographer didn’t give permission for the photo to be used. Her bass tone was always recognisable, at times providing the reassuring voice when Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo went off on dissonant jams. I was surprised / saddened to hear Jo Bench from Bolt Thrower didn’t make it on to this list. I guess that they would have included you on the list if it were to be a TOP 30 COUNTDOWN. I would put Gail Ann Dorsey on any list of bass players. Very much so. I would have Gail Ann Dorsey top of the list, poor oversite! Then there’s Michael Steele (Bangles), really a rock solid and very melodic player (and singer). Required fields are marked *. Also returning are Godswill Ugwa, Jr. of Funimation and Darren “TekForce” Columbus. BTW, I wonder if Gail is related to the late JIMMY and TOMMY Dorsey? Lisa Umbarger (bass) Mark Reznicek (drums) Clark Vogeler (guitar) Former Members: Darrel Herbert (guitar) (1992-1996) Tracey Sauerwein (guitar) (1991-1992) Charles Mooney III (guitar) (1989-1992) Matt Winchel - drums (1990-1991) Michael Jerome (drums) (1989-1990) Terry Valderas (drums) (1989) Guy Vaughan (drums) (1989) One of the best female bassists to emerge from the punk scene, Gaye Advert might have gotten her proper due if only her band hadn’t imploded after one classic single, ‘Gary Gilmore’s Eyes’, and a couple of alright follow-ups, none of which were even released in the US. Just like the Bass Player 100, whenever someone tries to limit the amount of amazing talent there is in the world to a list and then rank them, that list is will never be definitive. One of the most striking musicians to emerge from LA’s Paisley Underground, Kendra Smith got nearly as much attention as the group’s frontman, Steve Wynn, did. The band's best known lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (guitar, vocals) Mark Reznicek (drums), Lisa Umbarger (bass), and Clark Vogeler (guitar). OMG. The header picture of Erika Osterhout that you cropped was taken by me at Til Two and I would appreciate being credited for it. A couple of these entries seem to have barely picked up a bass. "The band's classic lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis on vocals/guitar, Mark Reznicek on drums, Lisa Umbarger on bass, and Darrel Herbert on guitar.It formed in 1989 and disbanded in 2001 after Umbarger left the group. With the guidance of these teachers, she has learned that it is not what you do, but how you do it, that matters. She and singer Freddie Lim are the driving force behind the band. It’s also fair to say that Quatro is the only entrant in this list of the best female bassists to have a recurring role on Happy Days. Umbarger is an unincorporated community in Randall County, Texas, United States. There’s a reason why Talking Heads were the only CBGB-era band who could make a signature tune out of an Al Green number. Toadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. CAROL IS #1 Agree with the others shocked to not see Gail Ann Dorsey …and no Tracy Wormworth???? Still an honor to be up there with all the greats. Their first EP, Velvet, was self-released in 1992. Bored of phallic fretwork and cock-rock grandstanding? A year later she replaced Kathy Valentine in Go-Go’s. How can you leave out Patricia Morrison? And Umbarger recently completed training in an ancient Japanese healing technique -- in other words, she's decided to use her hands on people instead of her bass, … So far as many fans were concerned, Kim Deal was Pixies. She scans the horizon for the next challenge and follows that path to new solutions. Together with Lisa Umbarger (bass), Darrel Herbert (guitar) and Mark Reznicek (b. The band's best known lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (guitar, vocals) Mark Reznicek (drums), Lisa Umbarger (bass), and Clark Vogeler (guitar). I DO NOT KNOW HOW I MISSED HER?? Posted by admin | Jan 11, 2019 | Community | 0 |, Saturday, January 26th in Fairfield, Texas. Her two solo albums put both approaches together, with some prog and punk thrown in. Brakes down for the bridge with just bass and vocals, makes you feel all tingely inside. Not a bad list, but the omission of Paz Lenchantin is a horrible horrible mistake. The community is part of the Amarillo, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The latter got a new lease of life courtesy of a young, goth-looking singer-bassist who gave them a stage presence they never had before. The closest US equivalent to Gang Of Four, Bush Tetras wanted to be edgy and confrontational, but they also wanted to be a dance band, and succeeded on both counts. I agree! If the band sounded impossibly tight, she’s the one to thank. As her one solo album, Make It Beautiful, demonstrated, Lee’s no slouch as a singer-songwriter either. Annnnd…Julie Slick needs to be on this list. When the band reformed in 2006, Umbarger amicably declined to participate and has been replaced by Doni Blair. The vocals, melodie, guitar and structure of this song are flawless. Punk bass was all about speed and accuracy, and the likes of Dee Dee Ramone and Glen Matlock had nothing on Gaye Advert. New Releases. The Ultimate Versatility Award goes to the Los Angeles wunderkind Abby Travis, who we chanced upon in 2011 at an obscure prog-rock reunion show, featuring the Anglo-German band Nektar and the freaky Euro/krautrock band Brainticket. Love the list, but the picture of at the top is of me, Erika Osterhout. It would be enough if this Australian prodigy was simply a monster fusion bassist. She entered Prince’s orbit for the Jam Of The Year tour – the one where he put the sequencers away and got down to some serious funk, working James Brown covers in among the classics. Dawson, totally agree. In addition, I have played bass in concert with Joe Bonamassa, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Trisha Yearwood, Wynona Judd, Jim Lauderdale, and many others. She got her irrigators license, managed international marketing for a juice company, and invented some cool stuff using nanotechnology. Bass tablature for Possum Kingdom (ver 3) by Toadies. Silversun Pickups would not be the same without her bass lines. Toadies Origins: Toadies formed at the dawn of the ‘90s in Fort Worth, Texas. You missed an amazing female bass player / songwriter / singer and bandleader in Divinity Roxx. The band's classic lineup consisted of Todd Lewis on vocals/guitar, Mark Reznicek on drums, Lisa Umbarger on bass, and Darrel Herbert on guitar. They are best known for the hit single "Possum Kingdom," from their album Rubberneck. 15 October 1962; drums), the Toadies made their recorded debut by selling copies of a tape of the songs ‘Dig A Whole’ and ‘I Hope You Die’ during local touring in 1990. Great lyrics. As a founding member of the platinum recording group, Toadies (most widely known for the song Possum Kingdom), she connected with a new voice to her artistry. But Yseult is best known for her long stint in White Zombie, a band that managed to combine doomy drones with rock’n’roll fun. Bass – Lisa Umbarger Drums – Mark Reznicek Engineer [Additional Engineering Aid Provied By] – Sally Browder Here are our Top 25 best female bassists of all time. My brother, Vance Osterhout took that photo in San Diego at Til-Two club in 2013 during my set in one of my death metal bands, Scolex. Jon and Matt dig deep(ish) with former Toadies bass player (not bassist!) Agree, the list was really complete, but Gail Ann came to mind as well. The lead guitar in the verse makes the song. This seems like a list of hard rock music groups, with Joan A thrown in. Anyone who can sing the way she did and play bass at the same time has to be good. The Toadies started playing live shows only three months later. Soooo good. What about Gail Ann Dorsey? Where is Gail Ann Dorsey, Janice Marie Johnson, Ida Nielsen, Mohini Dey, and Alissia Benveniste??? To me, the heart of this band is Todd Lewis (vocals and guitar), who got most of the songwriting credit. (Cool as F***!!) And since her latest run of albums have included jazz, blues and electric rock sets, she’s a remarkably versatile player as well, earning her place among the best female bassists. I know someone will always be left off these lists, but Jennifer Young of the Travis Larson Band is at another level than anyone on this list, chack her out. Toadies is an American rock band formed in 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas, best known for the song "Possum Kingdom". Returning this year is are artists Shonuff! Absolutely savage bassist. With her husband and rhythm twin Chris Frantz (the two have never worked separately), Tina Weymouth was instrumental in bringing a sense of groove to the emerging new wave movement. This appears to be one of those solely “one person’s opinion” articles. Your sister already mentioned this. New this year is a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament played on the Nintendo Switch. I was really surprised to not find Gail Ann Dorsey on the list too! The band's best known lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (guitar, vocals) Mark Reznicek (drums), Lisa Umbarger (bass), and Clark Vogeler (guitar). It formed in 1989 and disbanded in 2001 after Umbarger left the group. That’s a kind of wack thing for a bigger site to pull, right? Misa from Band-Maid , the whole group has mad skills. Our list of the best female bassists includes key players in punk, funk and lyrical rock, and headed by one of the most versatile musicians to ever pick up the instrument. Doors open at 9 a.m. and entry is $20 per person; donations are always appreciated. Wilkenfeld proved that during her touring stints with Chick Corea, Jeff Beck and when opening for The Who, when she dazzled older audiences who hadn’t seen that kind of spirit since 1969. She’s also toured with Butthole Surfers and Cher (now there’s a sentence you don’t get to write every day) and can apparently play anything with anybody. Toadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. Alejandra Villareal is only 15 years old and she’s a badass Bass player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxs0m7GTBh0, Your email address will not be published. Fun Fact: Lisa did not know how to play the bass when she joined the band. Michael Steele understood rhythm and melody, but she was really coming into her own as a song writer. As for Deal’s musical abilities, consider that two of the best-loved Pixies tracks (‘Debaser’ and ‘Gigantic’) both opened with bass solos and that she did a fine job of being the entire band on her pseudonymous solo album, Pacer By The Amps. The band reformed and released an album, No Deliverance in 2008. Just curious why Janice Marie Johnson from “A Taste of Honey” is not on this list. Rock musician Lisa Umbarger is 54. Her bass tone was always recognisable, at times providing the reassuring voice when Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo went off on dissonant jams. Let’s not forget Emma Anzai of Sick Puppies! Toadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. 9/10 8. Thisisaworldthatthe Dallas , TXbased Toadies , featuringTodd Lewis ( vocalsand guitar ) , Lisa Umbarger ( bass ) , MarkReznicek ( drums ) andC , larkVogler ( guitar ) findthemselves returningto . And while that’s overlooking the band’s other key members, there’s no denying that her sound and presence were key to their original chemistry. The Go-Go’s Kathy Valentine should be on this list though. Worth checking out. Mohini Dey is conspicuously absent from this list. SORRY FOLKS! Tedeschi Trucks Band November 6, 2019 The Hobby Center In music journalism, terms like “spiritual” and “soulful” get thrown around quite a bit. Think it’s easy holding together a gang of acoustic musicians in various stages of inebriation? Iigurubando Con-5 is a one-day fundraising event benefiting Fairfield High School Band. There will be a day, although it might take some consciousness hacking, when the balance is set right. Her early 90s work set a soul revival in motion and established her as one of those mavericks who could build something original and modern out of the soul tradition, incorporating pop, rap and reggae into the mix – and of course, many tasty basslines. Her 2018 album, Not Too Far Away, is filled with the kind of lyrical basslines that she used to hire top-flight session guys to play. Also on the album were Lisa Umbarger (bass), Mark Reznicek (drums), and Darrel Herbert (guitar). He provided a unique voice, clever lyrics and a few of the nicely layered guitars of their harder-driving songs. Plucked from the Providence punk world to join Belly on their second album, she added an exuberant live presence (and ever-changing hair colour) to their shows, coaxing frontwoman Tanya Donelly out of her shell. If you’ve seen Jeff Beck’s current tour, you’ve got the evidence that this Canadian bassist improves any band she’s in. She was one hot chick in the 1970s. Paz is amazing! Find Lisa Umbarger credit information on AllMusic AllMusic. Near Mrs. Jon, Eric, and Matt recall "scandalous" moments in … Check out their personal profile here. Lisa Umbarger - bass (1989–2001) Mark Hughes - bass (2002–2007) Doni Blair - bass (2008–Present) Darrel Herbert - guitar (1992–1996) Clark Vogeler - guitar (1996–Present) Mark Reznicek - drums (1991–Present) In 2010 the Toadies were allowed to re-record and release the long ago shelved album Feeler on their own terms. Toadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas best known for the song "Possum Kingdom." Maybe it’s because in the bass-playing world, as in so many other places, women have to excel that much more before the guys start admitting it. You can’t be in Girlschool and not be hailed as one of the best female bassists that ever lived. Rock musician Marc Ford is 53. Doris Yeh of Taiwanese band Cthonic. Bands, promoters, and musicians connect online at Sonicbids. She was perhaps the most diehard punk rocker in the line-up, and it helped that she was the only one who could plug in. The band's best known lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (guitar, vocals) Mark Reznicek (drums), Lisa Umbarger (bass), and Clark Vogeler (guitar). You would have been credited for this whether you commented or not. Lisa Umbarger. Best Chet Baker Pieces: 20 Jazz Essentials, Best Frank Sinatra Christmas Songs: 20 Classics That Define The Holidays, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Soundtrack: Vince Guaraldi Trio’s Seasonal Gift, Freddie Mercury’s Munich Years: An Interview With Phoebe Freestone. Doni Blair (Bass) What’s more thrilling than knowing, in the first seconds of favorite band’s new album, that it’s gonna be a doozy? Their most well known song is “Takao”. Some might be tempted to disqualify Aimee Mann here, simply because she’s played so little bass since her days with ’Til Tuesday. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. or was this list revised later on? Better then a lot of female bass players on this list!! Looking over this list of best female bassists, the first thing that comes to mind is that it includes some of the best musicians we can name – not just the best bassists or best females. Watching her rock out with her jazz bass well into middle age is just very inspiring to me. May 12, 2019. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 327 in 2000. I agree about Paz and (to some degree) Michael Steele. It is too bad that she let herself go!! “The female Flea” should top that list. You can keep all the slappity tappity fret ticklers too!!!! Frontwomen who play bass seem to have a love/hate relationship with the instrument; like Juliana Hatfield and Aimee Mann, Johnette Napolitano has switched to guitar on a few albums and tours, but her status as one of the world’s best female bassists is assured. Hi Avinash, photo credit has now been added ;-. Carol Colman, the incredible bassist for Kid Creole & The Coconuts, deserves a spot on the list. Mystified how you can leave Gail Ann Dorsey off of a list with such a tempting headline. She’s largely been in the funk world since then, touring with Chaka Khan and Beyoncé. An amazing talented young lady…. Lots of recording credits too. Greenwood later joined L7, becoming a hair-shaker among hair-shakers, and rejoined Belly when they released their first album in 23 years, 2018’s Dove. Some credits: When you go into it cold and know instantly that the band knows why you like them—you’re still in tune with each other, and you can whip out … The early-90s line-up of Concrete Blonde (the one with her on bass, ex-Roxy Music member Paul Thompson on drums and Jim Mankey on guitar) was one hell of a power trio, pulling off ominous goth-tinged grooves and celebratory rockers. Sisters of Mercy, The Gun Club, The Damned? While her singing and songwriting has become more impressive on every level since, she’s had a regular bassist (Paul Bryan) in her solo band and mostly plays rhythm guitar onstage. You’re right, Gail Ann Dorsey was something of an oversight. There will be a video game room set up with multiple gaming consoles for free play. A subtle hallmark of her playing, as a bassist of choice for notables including David Bowie and Tears For Fears (and as a solo artist in her own right), is her seamless musicality: a combination of impeccable note choice and intuitively-weighted groove, so in the pocket that the details only emerge when you listen through an ear microscope. One of the first great punk-funk bassists, Sara Lee was the unheralded star of Robert Fripp’s short-lived dance band The League Of Gentlemen, where her basslines were mostly what you danced to. At which point the discreet rightness knocks you on your arse. I’d throw in Nikki Monninger, as well. Keeping that in mind, our list of the best female bassists of all time includes some of the key players in punk, funk and lyrical rock, and it’s headed by one of the most versatile musicians ever to pick up an instrument. It falls on her to make their trickiest moments sound immediate, and vice versa. Lyrical rock, wtf is that? Lisa Umbarger (left), founding member and former bass player of the band Toadies, will be the featured guest at this year’s Iigurubando Con! As one the best female bassists, she’s got a dirty tone and a lowdown sensibility; she’s even played with The Cramps. But she could enter the fray as well. And the late Laura Kennedy was one: a key player in the New York “no wave” movement. Outstanding list (damn straight Gail Greenwood), but Catherine Popper is an essential player who deserved mention. Girlschool broke important ground as the first all-female heavy metal band, though they were more recognised in the UK than anywhere else. Some of you say GAIL ANN DORSEY is on the list but most say she is off the list. I do not get it. Kim Gordon has always been more than a “girl in a band”, she’s a genuinely innovative player whose voice was essential to the mix of Sonic Youth. Special Guest Lisa Umbarger, former bassist for The Toadies, visits Girls Rock Dallas camp today sharing her story with all the rock stars here at camp. Listen to Sonic Youth’s 20-minute ‘The Diamond Sea’ to hear how threatening a bass can sound. Motivational - Another song with a really good guitar and bass riff. When the band reformed in 2006, Umbarger amicably declined to participate and has been replaced by Doni Blair. She will hold a Q&A panel where she will talk about her life as a musician and entrepreneur. As the longest-serving bassist in Pere Ubu – in fact, the longest-serving member in the “avant-garage” band’s history, aside from frontman David Thomas – Michele Temple has one of the toughest jobs in the band. Lisa Umbarger looks at the world a little differently than most people. The presence of this virtuoso in Los Angeles’ legendary Wrecking Crew should have once and for all dismissed any notions that female musicians were a novelty. JEAN MILLINGTON from FANNY! To purchase tickets online, go to ictx.webs.com. Warts and all!" The way she propelled the band, on record and in concert, was a thing of beauty. GAIL IS #8 ON THE LIST!!! Listen to The Lemonheads’ It’s A Shame About Ray album, and the way she makes the whole thing zoom along. I love Kim Deal, Kim Gordon & Juliana Hatfield and all my respect goes to Carol Kaye, but Gail-Ann Dorsey rules! The Toadies formed in 1989 in Keller, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth. Rated 5.0 out of 5 by 2 users. Best of Toadies: Live from Paradise is a live album by Toadies.It was recorded at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA, just prior to the band's breakup in 2001 and was released as a limited edition in March 2002 on Aezra Records/Orpheus Music.It was re-released on July 13, 2004. Add to that the talking heads songbook and genius of love!!! Check out her cool, easy grooving with The Entrance Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGqzZlJs66A. Easily topping this list of the best female bassists of all time, Kaye’s status as a legend is assured for decades to come. She did funk, acoustic, the lushest of orchestrated pop (the entirety of Pet Sounds, for starters) and played indelible licks such as the intro to the Grass Roots’ ‘Midnight Confessions’ and even the salsa groove on Joe Cocker’s ‘Feelin’ Alright’. Bass – Lisa Umbarger Drums – Mark Reznicek Engineer [Additional Engineering Aid Provied By] – Sally Browder Just listen to Boogie Oogie Oogie and you will understandm oh and she was singing as well on that song. Easily holding her own among the best female bassists of all time, Ndegeocello is the only bassist on this list who’s played in The Rolling Stones… and that may be the least of her accomplishments. The band's lineup consisted of Todd Lewis on vocals/guitar, Mark Reznicek on drums, Lisa Umbarger on bass, and Clark Vogeler on guitar for most of the band's existence. Rock singer Aaron … As The Pogues’ original bassist, O’Riordan had the thankless job of keeping everybody in line, which she managed surprisingly well. The band's best known lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis (guitar, vocals) Mark Reznicek (drums), Lisa Umbarger (bass), and Clark Vogeler (guitar). 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When the band reformed in 2006, Umbarger amicably declined to participate and has been replaced by Doni Blair. Now she is on her next mission… with ZerModus, www.zermodus.com, Freestone County Times, Inc.401 East Commerce, Fairfield, Texas 75840Phone: 903-389-NEWS (6397) – Fax: 903-389-2636, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Fairfield Young Farmers Banquet February 2nd. At the time, the group consisted of singer Todd Lewis (or Vaden Todd Lewis), guitarist Charles Mooney, bassist Lisa Umbarger, and drummer Guy Vaughan, who all worked at the same record store. The “not knowing” drove her to find a way to courageously move through fear, while ignoring the critics. Yes they play more “pop” music but if you’re going to include a pop song like Joey, you need to check Bridgette’s work and rethink this list. But her 2016 concept album, Emily’s D+Evolution, took things to a whole new level. I think shes great btw, but why no love for the upright bass and Bridgette Kearney of LSD? I was looking to find Lisa Umbarger from the Toadies on this list. You missed Allison Prestwood from Nashville. She left after the band’s classic debut album, The Days Of Wine And Roses, and their sound was never the same. The band's classic lineup consisted of Vaden Todd Lewis(lead vocals, rhythm guitar), The common thread here is that she always looked for opportunities to help people and leave spaces better than when she found them. But with Both, her occasional collaboration with Ted Leo, we’re reminded how dazzling Mann is as a bassist, turning out fast punk basslines with a songwriter’s sense of melody. As more mid-60s garage singles got reissued, it later came to light that Quatro had been in the Detroit band The Pleasure Seekers, whose single ‘Never Thought You’d Leave Me’ is one of the few great female-fronted nuggets in the garage genre – and it opens with a bass solo. When the Toadies ended, Lisa went out into the world to discover what she wanted to do when she grew up, now that literally being a rock star was checked off the list. Reggae singer Capleton is 52. Todd Lewis (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Lisa Umbarger (bass, 1989-2001), Charles Mooney III (guitar, 1989-93), Guy Vaughan (drums, 1989), Terry Valderas (drums, 1989), Michael Jerome [aka Michael Moore] (drums, 1989-90), Matt Winchel (drums, 1990-91), Mark Reznicek (drums, 1991-2001, 2006-present), Tracey Sauerwein (guitar, 1991-92), Darrel Herbert (guitar, 1992-96), Clark Vogeler (lead … But in her club shows, she’s less about fusion and more about sophisticated songwriting, even covering The Smiths and Tom Petty. Despite being a good 30 years younger than the rest of the group, Travis was fully on the band’s acid-drenched wavelength. Fairfield Junior High Claims First in UIL… Again. I have seen her live in NYC and got her albums. Studio, Wilde Designs, Songbird Pixel Art, Cooper Creative Art, Dusk Comics, and The Art of Eliamaria M. Crawford. You missed Bassis, RobinBramlett. Toadies discography and songs: Music profile for Toadies, formed 1989. She will hold a Q&A panel where she will talk about her life as a musician and entrepreneur. It makes perfect sense that one of the most progressive musicians currently working would come out of the jazz world, where she’d already established herself as a world-class singer and one of the best female bassists in the genre. Come early to sign up to compete! The New Orleans-based Sean Yseult is an artist who’s worked in various media; she’s authored a book, exhibited her photography and has a parallel fashion career. Toadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. Toadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. You might call Gail Greenwood the anti-John Entwistle. Why? check her out. In both cases, her playing is supple and melodic, and the producers wisely pushed it up front. With its complex rock leanings, R&B touchstones and jazz underpinnings, it’s the kind of headphones album you can travel along with, and the brilliant bass playing is just one of the attractions. The other is what an impressive number of them also excel at other things: playing guitar, writing songs and being frontwomen. She showed her versatility by joining the former band at its most pop (Celebrity Skin) and the latter at its most metallic (Machina). In terms of taste, musicality, minimalism and originality she is way ahead of the field – a real trailblazer. Another gifted singer-songwriter who’s less recognised as a multi-instrumentalist, Armatrading played a bit of bass on her classic-era albums (along with her usual guitar and keyboards). Toadies are a grunge band from Fort Worth, Texas, best known for the song "Possum Kingdom." 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