Ian Allison (@ianmartinallison) is known to most as a studio and touring bassist for the likes of Eric Hutchinson, Jeremy Messersmith and many many more but to me, he’s a mentor. I first met Ian in 2004, studying my undergrad in music performance in Minneapolis under his bass tutelage. For a few years following, I learned far more than music from Ian and he became one of the most influential people of my adult life thus far. Sit down with Ian in any scenario and the convo is going to end up going deeper than you expected and this was no exception.. Years ago, He actually introduced me to the Minneapolis staple of a breakfast spot known as The Bad Waitress so it felt only fitting that I met up with him on a Tuesday morning for some coffee and conversation. In this episode we talk about: -What makes someone an Influencer? -Shortchanging your creative voice -the lowdown and proper mindset of approaching music gear and art: “Kurt Cobain and the Fender jaguar guitar” -Why asking someone what gear they used on a session is the wrong question. (and what you should be asking) -Ian’s story about taking a lesson as a teen with Brian Bromberg -The need to embrace your past. (Everyone you think is ’cool’ now, was once a Weird Al fan) -The need to not feel embarrassed about your enthusiasm and being true to yourself -Why, if he could eat sushi professionally, Ian would never touch a bass again (maybe) -Playing what what gets you pumped, in music, but making sure it isn’t coming from a place of boredom and is serving the song -Embracing the right music for the right context // looking past yourself and your own esthetic likes and dislikes. -Ian’s last min ‘dan wilson’ story. “NEVER SAY NO AGAIN!!!” For Links, Guest’s Info And Show Notes Visit: www.thecuriouspod.com
A CURIOUS ENDEAVOR [AMSTERDAM!] - 3 things you should BRING TO GIVE AWAY on your next trip!
A CURIOUS ENDEAVOR [AMSTERDAM!] - When in doubt, copy someone else.
A CURIOUS ENDEAVOR [AMSTERDAM!] - Can I take a photo while staying in the moment?
Question 70 // How do I get better at acting on my ideas? (feat. Benjamin Kelly)
+++ Daily Guinness - "Don't Judge" (a reading from 'Feck Perfuction' by James Victore)
+++ Monthly Mantra - "That's none of my damn business!"
+++ Daily Guinness - Can you forge confidence? (feat. Ashley and Jhyle of CAFAC and Scott Dillon of The Twisted Shrub))
+++ Daily Guinness - Would you pay $5 to vent to a stranger? (feat. Adonnis Williams)
+++ Daily Guinness - An Intro To Buying Vinyl Records (feat. Steven Williams of Down In The Valley)
+++ MENTAL OXYGEN - "You're THE BEST in the room!"
+++ Daily Guinness - We don't drink with our eyes closed! (feat. Ryan Verdon of Brewery Nønic)
+++ Daily Guinness - “Repeat Stuff. Repeat Stuff.”
Question 69 // What’s the ‘Halo Effect'? (feat. Tim Gugudan)
+++ Daily Guinness - I'M PISSED! Now, how does that fit into a curious life?
+++ COGITATIONS - When are YOU unplugging from the world?
+++ Daily Guinness - "My Big Fat Greek… Festival!"
+++ Daily Guinness - 35mm Film Projection Room Tour! (feat. Earl Luckes)
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+++ Daily Guinness - Why is it so hard to tell YOUR OWN story? (feat Laura Lou and Seth Lienard)
+++ Daily Guinness - Is REstarting The Hardest Part?
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