Episode 94: Joel Burton
My guest today is bass player Joel Burton.
Born in Sydney, raised in the far north coast of NSW, Joel’s first instrument was trumpet before moving to the bass guitar at the age of 14.
After studying for a bachelor of music, Joel moved back down to Sydney.
There he worked in music shops, managed a specialty bass store, gigged and gigged, turned pro and hasn’t looked back since.
Joel plays in the Ray Mann Three, The Lachy Doley Group, plays tonnes of corporate and pub club gigs with different groups, has his own original project with his friends called Tenderfoot, and recently finished up Season 9 of The Voice Australia as a member of the incredibly talented house band.
Joel's a very laid back and humble cat, and with him its all about those supporting bass lines, the pocket, the space and knowing when it's your turn to shine. Clearly this makes Joel one of the most in demand bass players around.
So ladies and gentleman, please give it up for Joel Burton.
This conversation was recorded 12/08/2020.
Intro Music: "But You Just Can't Take It" - Lachy Doley Group.
Outro Music: "The Day We Meet" - Tenderfoot
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