Four Strings and the Truth

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"Loud Bands Playing Terrible Music" - The Bass-Forward Bands of Caterwaul

September 22, 2026

Normally this show features a famous (at least, famous in our world) bassist we've been listening to for decades. But for today's episode, I went in a different direction.  Back in June of this year, I took my second pilgrimage to the Caterwaul Music Gathering, an underground-noise-punk-whatever weekend-long fest that's taken place in Minneapolis, MN for the last five years. In addition to capturing this episode's snazzy cover photo, I came away extremely amped about a slew of new-to-me bands...

His Band is Better Than Your Band with Damien Sayell (Mclusky, The St. Pierre Snake Invasion)

May 07, 2026

Coming to you live and direct from the posh green room of Brooklyn club Warsaw, we sit down with gentle giant/Mclusky bassist and singer Damien Sayell, who's been in the band more than a decade now and is finally feeling like a full-fledged member. Find out how hearing the band's 2002 classic, "Mclusky Do Dallas," changed his life at the tender age of 18; what it's been like participating in the glow up of one of noise/punk's most essential power trios; and how one of the band's best new song...

Feeling Minnesota Nice with Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü, Ultrabomb, Buddies)

August 11, 2025

We continue to tick off the bucket list, player by player. In the wake of a trip to Minneapolis for the Caterwaul Festival, we chat with Minnesota's favorite son, Greg Norton - who filled his time in-between Hüskers tours as a chef, eventually opening an eponymous restaurant. After going 14 years without touching a bass, and surviving a health scare, Greg is back in the driver's seat: he's got his rejiggered super-trio UltraBomb; a Greg Norton + Buddies tour in which fellow travelers can jump...

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Who is an ideal guest for Four Strings and the Truth?

Four Strings and the Truth typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established bassists (often from influential rock/punk/alternative acts) with a track record of songwriting/creative influence; ideally recognizable within the indie/major label ecosystem or cult-classic scenes; willingness to discuss technique, influences, and career craft at depth. Common among recent guests: Member or key contributor to influential bands; Documented releases that shaped subsequent music/scene; Songwriting credit and/or widely noted bass approach. Recent guests include Damien Sayell, Greg Norton, and Clint Conley.

How hard is it to get booked on Four Strings and the Truth?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Four Strings and the Truth cover?

Recent episodes cover Bass, Music, Musicianship, Songwriting, and Punk. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.