I just got my first upright bass a week ago. I'm 57 years old. Been a bassist for 40 years but now I'm getting into Western Swing, rockabilly, real old-school stuff. This instrument is fun!
My friend and I had the pleasure of seeing Joe play in a bar on Beale St in Memphis way back in 2008 when he was with The Dempseys. I even chatted with him briefly when I bought their two CD's. Real nice guy and thoroughly entertaining and the show those 3 guys put on was simply superb and a welcome relief from the down tempo Blues that was everywhere else. We're from London England and were on a road trip in a original '49 Chevy and Memphis was my last port of call before I had to head back to Chicago on a Greyhound to catch my flight home. I still play those CD's to this day and they always bring a smile to my face.
Met Joe when we both lived in Memphis, TN. Saw him play twice with The Dempseys back in the day at the Elvis Presley restaurant/club, on Beale Street when it was open. Their shows were insane showmanship, centered around using his bass for all kinds of stunts and antics, it was like acrobatics. The Dempsey videos here on TH-cam don't come close to the stuff I saw them do live turn of the century. One time Joe was playing the bass sort of at a 45 degrees angle towards his left hand, and the lead player jumped up on the upper bout and played a lead solo. Insane stuff. Joe is a genuinely nice guy. Talked to him at a music store before he moved to Nashville.
Is the high action needed? Looking at the string height on his bass and it looks very high. I'm looking at my own upright and it's set up much lower...easier on my left hand. Gotta woodshed on Slick Joe Fick videos I reckon!
Joe Fick is just amazing. Thank you for this video, but it is really sad, that the video-guy cut off Joes right hand when he showes his technique. The right hand is the most important and who is filming this should have a minimal understanding of music.
Joe & The Kelley Heroes are the best thing on Broadway right now!!! Love what this guy brings to the stage. What a freaking stud.
I just got my first upright bass a week ago. I'm 57 years old. Been a bassist for 40 years but now I'm getting into Western Swing, rockabilly, real old-school stuff. This instrument is fun!
Congratulations on your new bass and I hope you enjoy the journey! :-)
Same here! Just love the sound in the room and feeling that air move.
How's it all.going for you bud? Still slapping along?
I first learned to play slap bass in the streets as a busker but this is so awesome to have a slap master like Joe break it all down. Thanks guys!!
Glad you liked it and it's so cool that you busked slap bass!
Same here!
Watching the demo at the end at half speed is like learning a magician’s secret!🤫
Excellent! Very inspiring...hence my raw fingertips!
Awesome! Keep on slapping! :-)
Ive had the pleasure of watching Joe at Roberts many many times,,,quite the entertainer,,,cant wait to get back there
My friend and I had the pleasure of seeing Joe play in a bar on Beale St in Memphis way back in 2008 when he was with The Dempseys. I even chatted with him briefly when I bought their two CD's. Real nice guy and thoroughly entertaining and the show those 3 guys put on was simply superb and a welcome relief from the down tempo Blues that was everywhere else. We're from London England and were on a road trip in a original '49 Chevy and Memphis was my last port of call before I had to head back to Chicago on a Greyhound to catch my flight home. I still play those CD's to this day and they always bring a smile to my face.
Sounds like an incredible trip! So glad you got to see them live.
This guy is brilliant.
Here for Mannytololoche and awesome you recognize my Mexican culture
We love Manny, he's an incredible artist! th-cam.com/users/MannyTololoche
Awesome! Love the style demo at the end. I find it interesting that it’s called slap bass when the strings are actually being snapped
Good point! I've wondered about that too.
Glad you recognize Many tololoche
He's incredible. We love his channel! th-cam.com/users/MannyTololoche
Met Joe when we both lived in Memphis, TN. Saw him play twice with The Dempseys back in the day at the Elvis Presley restaurant/club, on Beale Street when it was open. Their shows were insane showmanship, centered around using his bass for all kinds of stunts and antics, it was like acrobatics. The Dempsey videos here on TH-cam don't come close to the stuff I saw them do live turn of the century. One time Joe was playing the bass sort of at a 45 degrees angle towards his left hand, and the lead player jumped up on the upper bout and played a lead solo. Insane stuff. Joe is a genuinely nice guy. Talked to him at a music store before he moved to Nashville.
Learning a lot more about his personal history that I did not know, good video.
Supppp manny is definitely a huge pioneer in the regional music Mexico big shoutout
We love Manny Tololoche! 👍 He's such an inspiring artist th-cam.com/users/MannyTololoche
Joe is so awesome. I love watching him in videos at Robert's western world
Gott love it........Bill black n july 5th 1954! that was the day after i was born so enjoy your Rock A Billy guys! 2022
Excellent round-up of slap styles by a masterful slap bass player I’ve admired for years. Gives me a few ideas for my next performances 😁
Thanks Wes, I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)
Amazing! Performance at the end kinda reminded me of that video with B Purdie explaining the Purdie shuffle on drums
this is great! i'm a shadetree bluegrass upright bass player
He is absolutely amazing
Wooo!! Go Joe! Cheers from New Orleans!
Every bass player noticed that third finger! Ha!
Great sound, great slap!!!! I love it
Thanks for watching and great to hear you enjoyed it José. :-)
Wow, i just discovered your channel. This is amazing!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for kind feedback :-)
Let the the guy talk !!!!
Really enjoyed this!!!!
This is so cool!!
Thanks so much :-)
Very cool Joe! Good to see
You are doing well!
If you’ve seen Joe live you know… he’s the Keith Moon of upright bass!!
He's a rock star for sure! I would love to see his band at Robert's Western World.
Straight up recognizing the barrio manny tololoche Alcien
Amazing ❤
I love Manny!
Would love to know what type of strings he uses to play that kind of great slap bass!
From memory, it's a raw gut D and G string and a wrapped E and A. We discuss it in a future video on Joe's set up which will be out soon.
Would like to know this too. Will be looking for the video.
Wow!!
Wow oui oui Nicholas D is the best !!Thank you for your video 🙏🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! We are big fans of Nicolas!
Is the high action needed? Looking at the string height on his bass and it looks very high. I'm looking at my own upright and it's set up much lower...easier on my left hand. Gotta woodshed on Slick Joe Fick videos I reckon!
Not crazy high, I would describe Joe's string heights as medium and not as high as I would have expected.
Dude!
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Joe Fick is Fantastic!
I play a 1/2 size for comfort, but I think that Joe’s playing a 3/4, here…
Yes, Joe's bass is a 3/4 👍
Joe Fick is just amazing. Thank you for this video, but it is really sad, that the video-guy cut off Joes right hand when he showes his technique. The right hand is the most important and who is filming this should have a minimal understanding of music.
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TWERK THOMSON IS THE BEST SLAP BASS PLAYER ALIVE RIGHT NOW.
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When you talk about slap bass you have to mention Steve Brown and Milt Hinton...
Absolutely!
and Chester Zardis !! dixieland 🎉
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Cant watch....