Bam Bam Rodriguez

This week’s guest is none other than bassist Bam Bam Rodriguez. Bam Bam was born in Caracas, Venezuela and has been a part of the NYC music scene since 2012. He has performed and collaborated with Claudia Acuña, Ari Hoenig, Yayo Serka, Juancho Herrera, Arturo O’Farrill and regularly tours with La Crema Paraiso. In this interview he discusses his journey from Venezuela to Europe, his early days in New York as well his love of travel, people and creating his own community wherever he goes.

''Tempestad'' - Pablo R. Lange (Manduka/Langagne/R. Lange) Acoustic Sessions, from the Basement. Featuring: Rogerio Boccato (perc) & Bam Bam Rodriguez (bass) 06July2016, NYC. www.reyeslange.com www.pabloreyesmusic.com PABLO REYES LANGE USES GODIN GUITARS PABLO REYES LANGE UTILIZA GUITARRAS GODIN

A tribute to Venezuelan cinema and film sound designers (Foleys) Idea: Gustavo Bernal & Jose Luis Pardo Creative consultant: Lalo Molina Music: Los Crema Paraiso Directing: Gustavo Bernal Production: Gustavo Bernal & Alexandra Chaves Cinematography: Lalo Molina Art Direction: Alexandra Chaves Editing: Gustavo Bernal Color Correction: Gustavo Bernal Sound design and Foley: Jose Luis Pardo and Neil Ochoa On screen: Neil Ochoa, José Luis Pardo and Bam-Bam Film: Colt Comando 5.56 Formato 35/Cinearte/Blancica 1986 Director: César Bolivar Pedro Lander, Nancy González, Luis Rivas, Henry Zakka, Amilcar Rivero Inspired by Knucklehead/ Channel's 4 Web series "The Art of Foley"

"Thirst" by Anne Boccato. Anne Boccato - voice and synth, Yotam Ben Or - harmonica, Bam Bam Rodriguez - bass and Francesco De Rubeis - drums. Filmed by Daniel López.