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Weekly Top 10: Competing with the “Virtuosos”, New Bass Lessons, Top Videos, New Gear and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Competing with the “Virtuosos”, New Bass Lessons, Top Videos, New Gear and More

We had a great week last week, with a heavy dose of great lessons and columns. Add to that some new gear, top bass videos and more, and you have this week’s reader favorites. Thanks for reading, watching, commenting and sharing. 1. Competing with the “Bass Virtuosos” A reader wrote in to Damian this week saying he feels a bit...

Vincenzo Maurogiovanni and Gaia Gentile: Fascino
Bass Videos

Vincenzo Maurogiovanni and Gaia Gentile: Fascino

We were so knocked out by the bass and vocals duo of Vincenzo Maurogiovanni and Gaia Gentile. In this video, they perform Vincenzo’s tune, “Fascino” – and it is fantastic.

Mike Watt Releases Historic Live Album
New Albums

Mike Watt Releases Historic Live Album

A special piece of history has been released with Mike Watt’s Ring Spiel Tour ’95 album. It was a special time for Watt, who was just beginning his solo work after years of working with The Minutemen and fIREHOSE. His first solo album, Ball-Hog or Tugboat? was released in February 1995, and he took the show on the road in...

Sadowsky Unveils Vintage Style Single Cut Bass
Basses

Sadowsky Unveils Vintage Style Single Cut Bass

Roger Sadowsky and crew have introduced a vintage version of their Single Cut model, which was introduced earlier this year. The bass retains the specs of the original bass with two key differences: different pickups and the inclusion of a pickguard and control plate. Sadowsky gave us the scoop on the new pickup set, which includes a single J-style pickup...

Project B: The Next Generation’s Style
Bass Videos

Project B: The Next Generation’s Style

Bass the World has shared another video featuring several bassists. Dubbed Project B, the lineup includes Naoki Kobayashi, SHU, Kensuke Harada, Fernando Molinari, Mana Iwanaga, Federico Malaman, Naoki Tozawa, Tomoya Iwaki, Yusuke Morita, Keitaro Sasaki, Kiyomi Kunihisa, and TMMK. The bassists cover rock, hip hop, fusion, and funk. That’s a lot of bass.

Jason Heath Releases “Winning The Audition”
News

Jason Heath Releases “Winning The Audition”

Bassists looking to get orchestral jobs have a new resource thanks to Jason Heath’s new book, Winning the Audition. Heath, who hosts the Contrabass Conversations podcast, interviewed musicians from the world’s top orchestras to get the scoop on what it took to get their gigs. “This book is broken down into eight chapters covering the evolution of the modern audition...

Lake Street Dive Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Lake Street Dive Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Lake Street Dive have announced an extensive US tour slated to start in February. The tour will kick off February 16th in Boston, Massachusetts before covering the East Coast and heading west to end up in Los Angeles, California on March 21st. The band, anchored by bassist Bridget Kearney, will be continuing their trek in support of their latest release,...

The Lightbulb Moment: New Routes
The Lightbulb Moment

The Lightbulb Moment: New Routes

If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s traffic. Anyone living in, visiting, or planning to move to Nashville has become burdened by the time wasting, frustrating, 4-hour rush hour that is seemingly inescapable. I’m no stranger to the woes of metropolitan areas, the growing pains of urban development, and the high concentration of oversized vehicles, but this city has...

Joy Anthony M: A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius and Victor Bailey
Bass Videos

Joy Anthony M: A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius and Victor Bailey

Bassist Joy Anthony M shared this video with us, and it is a beautiful tribute. “Beautiful and cool sunrise at Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain. Felt appropriate to do this video,” Anthony shares. “A personal tribute to two late greats, Victor Bailey and Jaco Pastorius. Hope you dig!”

Erik Scott Releases “In The Company Of Clouds”
New Albums

Erik Scott Releases “In The Company Of Clouds”

Erik Scott has released his fourth solo album, In The Company of Clouds. The former Alice Cooper and Flo & Eddie bassist has expanded on his own personal style that mixes his past rock influences in with new age, jazz, and world styles. Scott weaves ambient soundscapes that highlight his sweet fretless bass as the center point. “The CD you’re...

Five Bass Videos We’re Thankful for in 2016
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Five Bass Videos We’re Thankful for in 2016

It is a Thanksgiving tradition here to celebrate five bass videos we’re thankful for from our archives. Here are the top five reader favorite videos from 2016. Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy… 1. Tal Wilkenfeld: Under the Sun Back in March, Tal Wilkenfeld visited Paste Studios in New York and recorded this live performance of “Under the Sun”. Like the Tal’s...

Isac Danielsson: “Dean Town” Playthrough and Transcription
Bass Videos

Isac Danielsson: “Dean Town” Playthrough and Transcription

Vulfpeck’s “Dean Town” really blew us all away when it was released on their latest album, The Beautiful Game. Bassist Isac Danielsson decided to take on the tune in this play-along video. If you’re interested in giving it a try, Isac has shared his transcription.