Kevin Johnson
No Treble managing editor Kevin Johnson got his start on bass in middle school playing double bass in the orchestra, eventually picking up an electric bass in high school to form a metal band with his best friend. Kevin was introduced to Jazz in college at Shenandoah University, where he graduated with a major in Music Production and Recording Technology.
Since then, he has been a freelance bassist throughout Virginia and has had the pleasure of playing workshops with artists such as clarinetist Eddie Daniels and drummer Ignacio Berroa. He also plays bass for the Ambrose Band.
Though his performances revolve around jazz, Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. A trip to Mali sparked his interest in world music, especially African artists including Toumani Diabate, the Four Brothers, and bassist Bakithi Kumalo.
Kevin is a true bass enthusiast and activist. In addition to writing for No Treble, he is a board member for the Bass Coalition, which seeks to foster community and education through promoting local bass events including workshops, performances, and other events.
Kevin is always happy to hear from No Treble readers. Feel free to contact him with news, events, or just to say hi!
Articles by Kevin Johnson:
Lava Cable Launches Second Generation Clear Connect Cables
Lava Cable has introduced the second generation of their Clear Connect instrument cable. The Clear Connect II offers solder-free Pure Plugs by Abbatron and Clear Connect Technology, wherein the connectors are high-pressure crimped onto the cable. This results in a purer signal path. The Lava Cable Clear Connect cables are available in sizes from 6...continue reading »
Gallien-Krueger Announces MB Fusion 800 Bass Amplifier
Gallien-Krueger has expanded its MB series bass amplifiers with the MB Fusion 800, and 800-watt amp that brings together an all tube preamp and a digital power amp. Similar to the rest of the line, the MB Fusion 800 is built with an aluminum chassis and is sized to fit in a gig bag for...continue reading »
Sahe Audio Releases ReKawl App for Storing Gear Settings
Sahe Audio has launched ReKawl, a mobile app designed to help you keep track of your analog gear’s settings by taking photos, creating track sheets, and neatly organizing your notes. The app uses your phone’s camera to take pictures and attach notes to create maps of your amp settings, pedal board, studio setup, or anything...continue reading »
Overwater Announces Inspiration Series Basses
Overwater has introduced the Inspiration Series, a new range of basses built in their custom shop that are made in batch to keep prices down. Available in 4 and 5-string versions, the basses come in solid color and Metallic Flare finishes, though Deluxe versions sport figured maple tops. Common features to all the Inspiration Series...continue reading »
Victor Wooten Announces Two New Albums and Tour Dates
Between his constant tour dates with the Flecktones, intrepid bassist Victor Wooten has been hard at work, and the final proof of that work comes out this September with the release of two new albums: Words & Tones and Sword & Stone. Words & Tones will be comprised of 13 tracks featuring vocalists Saundra Williams,...continue reading »
Modulus Introduces Funk Persuasion Model Bass
Modulus Guitars has released their 2012 product catalog including the new Funk Persuasion, which the company describes as having “Funk Unlimited Feel with the classic P sound.” The design includes the same top routed body as their Funk Unlimited model equipped with a Bartolini P pickup. The Funk Persuasion features bolt-on construction with an alder...continue reading »
Summer Slaughter Tour Dates Announced; Headlined by Cannibal Corpse
The Summer Slaughter Tour has announced their schedule, set to their annual metal-fest on the road starting July 20, 2012 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California. Headlined by death metal band Cannibal Corpse, the tour this year also includes appearances by Between the Buried and Me, The Faceless, Periphery, Veil of Maya,...continue reading »
Bass of the Week: Esh Stinger I
Designed by Jochen Imhof, the Esh Stinger I is described as the company’s “dark side” and was even used by Type O-Negative’s Peter Steele. In addition to several finishes, the German company created a Monstergreen finish with green pickup covers and block inlays as a tribute to the fallen low-ender. Featuring bolt-on construction, the Stinger...continue reading »
Hosa Technology Introduces CBT-500 Cable Tester
Hosa Technology has unveiled the CBT-500 Cable Tester, designed to quickly and easily check the integrity of a host of cables. Besides instrument cable support, the CBT-500 can test XLR, Midi, RCA, speakON, DIN, Ethernet, and USB Type A to Type B. The quality of the cable connection is displayed by two rows of 8...continue reading »
Godlyke Debuts Providence FDR-1 Flame Drive Pedal
Godlyke, Inc. has released the Providence FDR-1 Flame Drive pedal. The first in their new “F” series of pedals, it’s designed to provide everything from “silky overdrive to edgy, overtone-rich distortion.” In addition to Drive, Tone, and Level controls, the FDR-1 Flame Drive has a Bass Boost switch for added low-end punch. Kevin from Godlyke...continue reading »
