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Kevin Scott: Scene Building and the Dancing Poodle
Season 1, Ep. 9
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Bassist Kevin Scott shares lessons from the road and the technical secrets of playing "out" while keeping the pocket. From touring with Gov't Mule to the manifestation stories that led to playing with his idols, Kevin discusses the necessity of artistic sacrifice and the "Dancing Poodle" analogy that defines the industry landscape.
Timestamps:
00:00 - The reality of the professional music environment
00:26 - Touring with a "Raccoon Ambassador"
03:49 - Tour Hacks: Bus etiquette and sideman logistics
08:34 - Maintaining health and gym routines on the road
09:53 - Resonant Paths: Hiring Greg Osby and Ryan Clackner
13:42 - Manifestation: Joining Warren Haynes’ solo band
20:46 - Handling nerves when playing when being a “fanboy”
28:09 - The 55 Bar legacy and the 2026 NYC scene
35:36 - Building collaborative communities through sacrifice
44:19 - Playing "out" while maintaining the pocket
49:31 - The "Abusive Partner" analogy: Double Bass vs. Electric
53:14 - Electric Bass: The history of the "Ultimate Bastard" instrument
56:26 - The Mythic Pursuit: Col. Bruce Hampton and moving to Atlanta
01:06:16 - The Dancing Poodle Analogy: Why it always wins
01:10:19 - Upcoming records with Matt Chamberlain and Ryan Clackner
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