Archive for October 2023
TWA Announces the Octoverdrive Pedal
TWA is getting in the spirit of Halloween with their latest pedal, the Octoverdrive Overdrive. Suited for bass or guitar, the has a dual channel setup that utilizes “undead” components.
Hadrien Feraud: You (The Bass of Doom Sessions)
Hadrien Feraud got to experience something amazing over the summer. Thanks to Robert Trujillo, Feraud got to play Jaco Pastorius’s legendary Bass of Doom during a session.
Duran Duran Celebrates Halloween on “Danse Macabre”
Just in time for the holiday, Duran Duran has released “Danse Macabre,” a Halloween-themed album that includes three new songs as well as covers and revamped numbers from the band’s earlier works.
Bass of the Week: Island Instruments Thunderstang
There’s always something exciting about seeing elements from different bass styles coming together. This week we’re checking out a bit of a Frankenstein with the Thunderstang by Island Instruments.
The Rolling Stones & Lady Gaga: Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Live from Racket NYC)
The Rolling Stones performed at Racket NYC, on October 19th, and this clip from the show features a tune from their new album, “Hackney Diamonds.” Lady Gaga (who performs on the track) joined the band for this performance of “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven.”
Ciara Moser Releases Debut Album, “Blind. So What?”
Ciara Moser has been blind since birth, and that part of her identity is at the center of her debut album, “Blind. So What?”
From The Bottom: Digging Into the Bass Line on “Groove Is In the Heart”
In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul Thompson digs into the 1990’s #1 Billboard Dance hit “Groove Is In the Heart” by Deee-Lite (with Bootsy Collins and Q-Tip) and one of the most recognizable bass lines from the last 35 years.
Charles Berthoud: If “Ghostbusters” Was The Hardest Song In The World
We’re gearing up for Halloween with the help of Charles Berthoud. His latest in the “Hardest Song In The World” series focuses on the “Ghostbusters” theme song.
Iron Maiden Announces North American “Future Past” Tour Dates
The mighty Iron Maiden will be returning to North America for an epic arena tour. The newly announced leg of their Future Past world tour will cover Canada and the U.S. in October and November of 2024.
Guild Announces Limited Starfire Bass II in Black
Guild has reintroduced the Starfire Bass II in a bold Black finish for a limited run alongside the Starfire III Black and M-75 Aristocrat Black guitars. Originally introduced in 1967, the Starfire Bass II is fitted with a pair of Guild BS-1 BiSonic pickups.
Tony Senatore and Alan Lo Presti: I Want You To Want Me
Tony Senatore sent us his latest video with guitarist Alan Lo Presti, and this one rocks. Tony pulls out all the stops in this one, including playing a 12-string bass while handling the vocals on Cheap Trick’s “I Want You To Want Me.”
In Memoriam: Gregg Sutton
Gregg Sutton, who played for people like Andy Kaufman and Bob Dylan, has passed away. He was 74 years old.