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Player Spotlight: Mihai Moldoveanu

Player Spotlight: Mihai Moldoveanu

Meet Mihai Moldoveanu, a bassist from Romania who has some really interesting answers to some of the player spotlight interview questions. (We especially loved his answer to the “influences” question). Mihai is No Treble’s player in the spotlight for the week of February 25, 2013. Bio: I started playing bass in high school, being self-thaught.... »

Adam Duce Splits from Machine Head

Adam Duce Splits from Machine Head

Bassist Adam Duce has left the ranks of Machine Head, according to a statement on the band’s website. Though he’s hinted at thinking of leaving before, the news comes as a surprise considering Duce founded the band with guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn in 1991. The group released seven albums with over 2.4 million copies sold during... »

In Memoriam: Kevin Ayers

In Memoriam: Kevin Ayers

Kevin Ayers, who co-founded the 1960s British psychedelic band The Soft Machine, has passed away at the age of 68. The cause of death has not be released. Ayers formed The Soft Machine in 1966, naming the group after the classic novel by William S. Burroughs. The group became an influential force as part of... »

Player Spotlight: Adam Neely

Player Spotlight: Adam Neely

Meet Adam Neely, a bass player living in Brooklyn, NY and keeping busy with a music-filled calendar. Kevin featured Adam during our Featured Reader Video week, with a video of his band, Inside//Outside. We enjoyed learning more about this exciting bassist with his spotlight submission. Adam is our player in the spotlight for the week... »

Charlie Haden Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Grammys

Charlie Haden Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Grammys

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards was a very special moment for Charlie Haden as the 75-year-old bassist was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. Over the course of his career, Haden has worked with artists like Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett, Alice Coltrane, Joe Henderson, and Michael Brecker, just to name a few. During his... »

In Memoriam: Dave Clark Five’s Rick Huxley

In Memoriam: Dave Clark Five’s Rick Huxley

Rick Huxley, bassist of the Dave Clark Five, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling emphysema. Huxley was a founding member of the ’60s Brit rock band and was a member for the band’s duration, from 1958 to 1970. Born in England in 1940, Huxley was just 18 when he joined the... »

Player Spotlight: Matt Volpe

Player Spotlight: Matt Volpe

Meet Matt Volpe, a bassist who has as diverse musical background as any we’ve profiled. His non-musical career is pretty interesting as well. Matt is our player in the spotlight for the week of February 11, 2013. Bio: The bass bug bit Matt Volpe hard in his last year of high school upon hearing Flea... »

New School: Todd Matthews

New School: Todd Matthews

Todd Matthews first caught our attention with his awesome looping rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” on double bass. Since then, the innovative bassist has refined his style even further to include effects and incredible arrangements to fill out the sound of an entire orchestra. He recently released his debut solo album, Here Come the Pig... »

Player Spotlight: Florian Imbaud

Player Spotlight: Florian Imbaud

Meet Florian Imbaud, a bassist now living in the UK while studying music and performing. Check out his story about switching to bass, and how he came full circle, in a way. Florian is our player in the spotlight for the week of February 4, 2013. Bio: I’am a French born bass player who decided... »

Peter Hook Releases Joy Division Book

Peter Hook Releases Joy Division Book

In a career that only spanned three years and produced two albums, the post-punk rock band Joy Division altered the direction of rock music. Their influence can be heard in the music of U2, The Cure, Interpol, and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers. A fair portion of their success is due to bassist Peter... »