Dave Pomeroy

For three decades, Dave Pomeroy has become a prime example of the Nashville music scene’s increasing creative diversity. Consistently on the cutting edge of musical and conceptual innovation, Dave has established himself as a world class bassist, performer, writer, and producer. Dave has played electric and acoustic basses on over 400 albums with a diverse range of artists such as Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, Elton John, Emmylou Harris, Peter Frampton, and The Chieftains. He has played on Grammy-winning recordings with Kathy Mattea, Alison Krauss, Earl Scruggs, and Guy Clark, and has performed in concert with Steve Winwood, John Fogerty, Dr. John, Patty Loveless, Mose Allison, and many others. His TV and video work includes appearances with Chet Atkins, Earl Klugh, Eric Johnson, Dickie Betts, and Vince Gill. He has recorded in the studio with world-renowned players such as Mark O’Connor, Kenny Aronoff, Jim Horn, Chuck Leavell, and Adrian Belew, and has worked with many top producers, including John Mellencamp, Barry Beckett, Michael Omartian, Bones Howe, and Owen Bradley. He joined us to talk a little about his role as a bassist.