Here’s the latest Weekly Update episode!  Check out all past episodes at contrabassconversations.com/news, and send me any stories you’d like shared at feedback@contrabassconversations.com. Stories Covered: Quote of the Week Ira Gold Link of the Week per service podcast (website) per service podcast (iTunes link) Events (calendar link) P. Kellach Waddle Trio Debut - January 22 Waddle conducting Orchestra Enigmatic - January 27 & 29 Las Vegas Bass Workshop - January 28 University of Minnesota Duluth Double Bass Festival - February 3-4 San Francisco Winter Bass Bash - February 26 South Texas Bass Club hosted Claus Freudenstein my interview with Claus Freudenstein my interview with George Amorim Bradetich 2nd International Double Bass Competition - video update Book Recommendation Make It by Emilio Guarino my interview with Emilio Recent Podcast Guests Brandino Dan Styffe Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to your inbox! Learn how you can support the show at contrabassconversations.com/support Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Helicore strings, which are are designed, engineered, and crafted at the D’Addario string factory in New York and come in orchestral, hybrid, pizzicato, and solo string sets. Hosting for Contrabass Conversations is provided by Bass Capos.  Bass Capos are an excellent choice for any bass player using or looking to implement a double bass extension. Easy to install and adjust, cheaper and more reliable than hand-built latches, also lighter and quicker in operation.