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Experience Hendrix Tour with Billy Cox Relaunched for Fall
In case you missed it in March, the Experience Hendrix Tour, anchored by Hendrix bassist Billy Cox, will be making it’s comeback this Fall for another twenty dates across the East Coast, Midwest, and Canada. Cox is the sole-surviving member of Hendrix’s Experience and Band of Gypsy’s groups. “It’s a thrill for me to play...continue reading »
Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of August 22 – 28, 2010. Slap Bass 101: Part 4 – Right Hand Pluck/Pop Video: Time Warp: Robert Trujillo Breaks Down His Technique Gear: A Closer Look at the Ibanez Ashula Fretted/Fretless Hybrid Contest: Win a Signed Copy...continue reading »
Allman Brothers Add Tour Dates
The Allman Brothers Band is making their touring return, now that Gregg Allman is recovering from a liver transplant in late June. The group features the bass talents of Oteil Burbridge, who took up the position after the Allen Woody left in 1997 to pursue Gov’t Mule full time. The 11-date trek takes place this...continue reading »
Phish Announce Fall 2010 Tour Dates, Free Soundboard Recordings
Mike Gordon and the gang in Phish have announced new Fall 2010 tour dates, which run from Texas to New Jersey throughout the month of October. The 12-date trek kicks off with their appearance at the Austin City Limits Festival, which has already sold out. Tickets go on sale for the rest of the dates...continue reading »
Win a Signed Copy of Esperanza Spalding’s “Chamber Music Society”
Heads Up International and No Treble are giving away signed copies of Esperanza Spalding‘s latest album, Chamber Music Society! Ten winners will receive a copy of Chamber Music Society, signed by Esperanza. Five runners-up will receive a No Treble t-shirt. Winners will be announced here on No Treble on September 7th, 2010. Enter here, and...continue reading »
Rewind: Rudy Sarzo Jams with BOC, Slap Bass 101, New Bass Gear, Player News & Videos
Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of August 15 – 21, 2010. Video: Rudy Sarzo Solo with Blue Oyster Cult Lesson: Slap Bass 101: Part 3 – Left Hand Slap & Hammer-Ons Player News: “Godfather of the Bass” Robert Wilson Passes at 53 Gear: SoloEtte...continue reading »
Gerald Veasley’s 2011 Bass BootCamp Opens Early Registration
Gerald Veasley has announced that early registration is now open for his 2011 Bass BootCamp, taking place March 25-27 in Reading, Pennslvania. BBC is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this camp. Registration is $449. Use the discount code “MAER11″ at checkout before August 31, 2010 and you’ll get $50 off. Last year’s event included clinics...continue reading »
Alfred Releases a Beginner’s Guide to Audio Mixing
Alfred Music Publishing has released a new beginner’s guide to professional audio mixing. Alfred’s Teach Yourself Mixing, by David Terry, focuses on mixing fundamentals in a step-by-step approach. Topics covered include compressors, limiters, pan, gain, signal paths, bussing, effects sends & returns, automation, wave editing, final mix-downs, and more. The guide also includes techniques for...continue reading »
Ben Allison’s Newport Festival Performance Released Online
Audio from bassist/composer Ben Allison’s entire set from the 2010 CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival is available for free online streaming through NPR Music. The show kicks off with a great bass solo intro to Allison’s composition “Green Al,” from his latest record, Think Free. The band includes Shane Endsley on trumpet, Jenny Scheinman on violin,...continue reading »
Rewind: Billy Sheehan Shreds, Dr. D. Talks Technique, New Bass Gear, Books & Videos
Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of August 8 – 14, 2010. 1. Video: Billy Sheehan Shredding 2. The Lowdown With Dr. D: Technique Series: Minimum Finger Pressure 3. Sheet Music: Alfred Releases the Bass Line Encyclopedia 4. Sponsor: BOSS Wants Your Bass for the...continue reading »
