Archive for October, 2008
Jaco Pastorius Demos: “Havona” and “Portrait of Tracy”
Two new Jaco Pastorius demo recordings have been posted. Havona: Portrait of Tracy: Both by francky85, of course.continue reading »
Slipknot Bassist releasing “Behind The Player” DVD
Grammy® Award winning bassist Paul Gray of Slipknot is releasing Behind the Player: Paul Gray, an instructional DVD with behind-the-scenes look at Gray’s background and gear and in-depth video lessons. The DVD covers two Slipknot tunes, “Surfacing” and “Duality” and a jam with drummer Roy Mayorga. Check out the trailer: IMV: Paul Gray Bassist for...continue reading »
Music Radar is giving readers the chance to ask the questions for their upcoming interview with ex-Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony. John Paul Jones hinted at an upcoming Led Zeppelin tour possibility, perhaps without Robert Plant. Auf Der Maur, formerly of Hole & Smashing Pumpkins, photography is on display in a New York city art...continue reading »
Jaco Pastorius “Liberty City” Demo
This one really blew us away… Francky85 delivers, once again.continue reading »
Michael Manring partners with Markbass & Markaudio
Michael Manring ended his long endorsement of SWR Amps and has partnered with Markbass/Markaudio. As Manring explains, “I’m happy to announce I’ve entered into a new partnership with one of the world’s premiere amplification manufacturers, the Markbass/Markaudio company. Although I’ve very much enjoyed endorsing SWR amplifiers for many years, I felt it was time for...continue reading »
Jaco Pastorius “Continuum” (1974 demo tape)
An amazing 1974 recording of Jaco Pastorius performing Continuum is now available. Enjoy! Once again, francky85 comes through big.continue reading »
Tony Levin on new (1980) Paul Simon DVD release
Eagle Rock Entertainment is releasing a 1980 Paul Simon concert DVD with Tony Levin on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Richard Tee on piano and Eric Gale on guitar. The concert took place in Philadelphia’s Tower Theater in 1980 and features 11 songs: Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard, Still Crazy After All These...continue reading »
Michael Manring has just updated his tour schedule. Fri. Oct 24 Godfrey Daniel’s Coffeehouse 7 East Fourth Street Bethlehem, PA 18015-1601 (610) 867-2390 Solo Performance Sat. Oct 25 Five Towns Music College Dix Hills Long Island, NY 11746 Guitar Festival Workshop 1PM, Concert 8PM Solo and with guitarists Rudy Perrone and William Ackerman Fri Oct...continue reading »
Unissued Jaco Pastorius: Pat Metheny Trio, 1974
Jazz blog You Are What You Hear has posted 9 MP3′s of the famed Pat Metheny trio recording in June, 1974. The recording took place at Pooh’s Pub, in Boston, and features Metheny on guitar, Jaco Pastorius on bass, and Bob Moses on drums. The track list doesn’t match exactly with Len Pogost’s set list,...continue reading »
Jaco Pastorius 1974 demo: Microcosm
Youtube member francky85 is a regular contributor of rare Jaco gems, and this one is no exception. To our knowledge, Microcosm has never been released, other than on a Jaco tribute a few years ago. Enjoy:continue reading »
