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Russian Circles Stay Loud on Latest
New Albums

Russian Circles Stay Loud on Latest

Instrumental rock/metal trio Russian Circles has released its sixth studio album, Guidance. The record features bassist/author Brian Cook (Sumac, Botch, These Arms Are Snakes), who has been with the group since its second album, Station (2007). Noisey/Vice says the album is one in which you can lose yourself, from a group that makes a very big sound. “ In the...

Esperanza Spalding Announces Extensive Fall Tour
Concerts & Tours

Esperanza Spalding Announces Extensive Fall Tour

Esperanza Spalding is taking her show on the road once again this fall in support of her latest album, Emily’s D+Evolution. The two-month outing will include North American and South American dates with a handful of festival performances mixed in. Spalding will play the Richmond Jazz festival in Virginia on August 13th before regrouping in September for the John Coltrane...

Warwick Introduces Rockbag Handmade Leather Gig Bags
Accessories & Strings

Warwick Introduces Rockbag Handmade Leather Gig Bags

Warwick’s W-Music Distribution is now offering Rockbag leather gig bags for bass and guitar. The handmade bags feature a 6-layer construction featuring a select water buffalo leather exterior, 2mm EVA foam, 5 mm Polyethylene foam, 1.5 mm plastic plate, 15 mm foam, and a 5 mm foam-adhered velveteen interior. Models are available for electric basses, hollow body electric basses, or...

That Funky Old Guy: Vulfpeck’s “Fugue State” Playthrough
Bass Videos

That Funky Old Guy: Vulfpeck’s “Fugue State” Playthrough

No Treble reader Zac Sebo sent us this video saying “I found this hilarious guy covering Vulfpeck and thought you’d like it. I bet it would go over well with all your fans.” We have no idea who That Funky Old Guy is (though we’re pretty sure he’s much younger than advertised). Still, this is a solid playthrough, and pretty...

Dinosaur Jr. Retains Original Lineup for Latest Release
New Albums

Dinosaur Jr. Retains Original Lineup for Latest Release

The original lineup of Dinosaur Jr. is back with its fourth album in the 21st century (after recording three together in the 1980s). With it being the original lineup, that means Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Folk Implosion) handles bass on the band’s latest, Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not. The album’s already receiving accolades and NPR named the track “Tiny”...

Dream Theater Announces Fall Headlining Tour
Concerts & Tours

Dream Theater Announces Fall Headlining Tour

Dream Theater has announced a headlining tour for the Fall that will take them around the East Coast and some of the Midwest. The tour will include the group playing through their latest album, The Astonishing, with “immersive and interactive settings.” Anchored by bass master John Myung, Dream Theater will begin the trek October 5th in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania before heading...

Gear Review: Ibanez SR300E and TMB2000 Basses
Gear Reviews

Gear Review: Ibanez SR300E and TMB2000 Basses

This review will cover two Ibanez basses that are by design apples and oranges, but maybe in side-by-side comparison help you to find a good fit that suit your needs. The SR300E-CCB is the more modern styled and beginner level variety and the TMB2000-TFL fits the more seasoned player seeking a classic sound and esthetic. Both are well built, came...

Circus VIII: All Of Jason’s Beans
Bass Videos

Circus VIII: All Of Jason’s Beans

Jason Tebble sent us this video of his band Circus VIII’s first single, which he said “is full of funk bad ass bass beans!” We watched it, and we have to agree 100%. We can’t wait to hear more from this band. Dig it.

The Dead Daisies Make Some Noise
New Albums

The Dead Daisies Make Some Noise

Hard rock collective The Dead Daisies has released its third album, Make Some Noise. The record boasts a classic hard rock sound, with Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, ex-Black Star Riders) on bass. Other band members include David Lowy (Red Phoenix, Mink), John Corabi (Motley Crue, Ratt), Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio), and Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner). Check out album opener,...

Detroit Bass Day 2016 to Honor Prince
Events

Detroit Bass Day 2016 to Honor Prince

One of the best bass get togethers is back for 2016, and this year the Detroit Bass Day will be paying tribute to the late, great Prince. The event will once again take place at the Detroit Institute of Music Education with Lola George hosting. This year will feature performances by Amp Fiddler, Brad Russell, ER featuring Kid Vishis, Collective...

How To Transition to Pro Level?
Ask Damian Erskine

How To Transition to Pro Level?

Q: My question is this: how did you transition to a pro level and play concerts vs. playing bars and functions? I have been playing for quite a few years and have played with some very good musicians out of Berklee and local players, but I always dream of stepping up to the next level. I am lucky to find...

Cody Wright & Igor Galecki: Bass & Drum Ultra Funk
Bass Videos

Cody Wright & Igor Galecki: Bass & Drum Ultra Funk

Cody Wright has been busy working on his solo debut album, A Bass Only a Mother Could Love!, which is scheduled to release soon through Ropeadope Records. Here’s “Bass & Drum Ultra Funk”, a tune featuring some nifty bass work by Cody who is joined by 14 year old drummer Igor Galecki. Cody calls Igor a “drum wizard” and says...