Michael Manring Archives
Michael Manring Redefines the Bass in “Enormous Room” Live in Chicago
Michael Manring closed out a packed Solo Bass Day in Chicago, reshaping the bass with real-time retuning, resonance, and orchestral depth.
Alberto Rigoni, Stuart Hamm & Michael Manring Release Bass-Driven Prog Album “Dystopia”
Alberto Rigoni, Stuart Hamm, and Michael Manring join forces for "Dystopia", a bass-driven prog concept album featuring former Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander.
A Christmas Classic on Bass: Charles Berthoud Teams Up with Michael Manring
A Christmas standard gets a fresh bass-driven take as Charles Berthoud teams up with Michael Manring on fretless bass.
Watch Charles Berthoud and Michael Manring in a Dynamic Live Bass Exchange
Watch Charles Berthoud and Michael Manring trade ideas in a live bass duet that highlights tone, touch, and connection between two unique players.
Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Announce New Bass-Driven Album With Surprise Guest
Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring are teaming up again for a new bass-driven instrumental album, with a third bassist and drummer to be revealed soon.
Hear the Magic of Michael Manring’s “Blue Orleans” on Solo Bass
In this newly released video, Michael Manring performs “Blue Orleans,” blending melody and texture on his custom Zon Hyperbass.
Charles Berthoud Reacts to Michael Manring’s “Tetrahedron”: “Is This the Greatest Fretless Solo Ever?”
Charles Berthoud is floored by Michael Manring’s “Tetrahedron,” calling it one of the greatest fretless solos ever. Watch his full breakdown.
Watch Michael Manring Unleash His Signature Hyperbass on “Tetrahedron”
Michael Manring delivers a mesmerizing performance of "Tetrahedron" on his Zon Hyperbass. Watch the solo bass master in action:
Groove – Episode #121: Michael Manring on Redefining the Bass and Lessons from Jaco Pastorius
Michael Manring joins Groove for Episode #121 to share his journey as a bass pioneer. From learning with Jaco Pastorius to redefining the instrument’s potential, this podcast dives into his innovations and stories.
Tony Kaltenberg and Michael Manring: Stargazer Lilly (2022)
Michael Manring shared the news of some upcoming gigs with Tony Kaltenberg a couple of days ago, and I went looking for more videos of duo. Here’s a great one of “Stargazer Lilly.”
Ambiente Solstice Releases “Short Stories” with Sean O’Bryan Smith, Michael Manring, and Vail Johnson
Ambiente Solstice has just released “Short Stories,” featuring Sean O’Bryan Smith, Michael Manring, and Vail Johnson, and co-produced by Rich Krainak.
Don Ross, Michael Manring, and The Atlantic String Machine: Three Views of a Secret
Jaco Pastorius’s “Three Views of a Secret” is one of my all-time favorite compositions. In this video, guitarist Don Ross is joined by Michael Manring and The Atlantic String Machine to perform their own beautiful version.