antiMUSIC: One of the biggest surprises to me in listening to Cosmic Troubadour was the amazing guitar runs in addition to your usual phenomenal bass lines. How long have you played guitar and considering your unique style, is it very different to play guitar?

Billy: Wow--thanks! It's very unexpected to hear things about my guitar playing. I've actually played for as long as I've played bass (about a million years), but I never really pursued much "lead" stuff. Mostly chordal, songwriting type things. In my mind there is a very definite difference and a bold line separating the two instruments. Most of what I do on one does not translate to the other. I use a stone pick on guitar (http://www.realrock.us/) & love playing mostly 12 stringed baritones. Bass is fingers only. There are similarities, but viva la difference!

antiMUSIC: With the critical success of Cosmic Troubadour, can we expect another solo record in the near future?