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Interview and Bass Transcription: Grace Aberhart’s Cover of “Ain’t Nobody”

Interview and Bass Transcription: Grace Aberhart’s Cover of “Ain’t Nobody”

Tim Fletcher has been trying to get the right sound on Rufus and Chaka Khan’s song “Ain’t Nobody” for years. He spotted Grace Aberhart’s cover of it, and that led to this interview with Grace and transcription of her work.

Wonder Women: Suzi Quatro

Wonder Women: Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro was a groundbreaking icon. In this edition of “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” we delve into Quatro’s journey.

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Morning Shift: An Interview with Barrett Smith

Morning Shift: An Interview with Barrett Smith

North Carolina’s Steep Canyon Rangers have returned with their 14th studio album, “Morning Shift.” Things got geeky as we got in-depth with bassist Barrett Smith in this interview.

Blow Them All To Pieces: A Bass Playthrough and Interview with Suzy Starlite

Blow Them All To Pieces: A Bass Playthrough and Interview with Suzy Starlite

Starlite & Campbell have just released their third studio album, “STARLITE.ONE.” We’re happy to present a bass playthrough for the new song “Blow Them All Away” and interview with bassist Suzy Starlite.

Songs Belong to the Night: An Interview with Moto Fukushima

Songs Belong to the Night: An Interview with Moto Fukushima

Whether he’s playing in House of Waters, making his own music, or just sharing practice pieces, Moto Fukushima never fails to blow me away. We caught up with him to discuss the new album, how to arrange for solo bass, and what’s coming up for House of Waters.

Wonder Women: Esperanza Spalding

Wonder Women: Esperanza Spalding

In this edition of No Treble’s Wonder Women series, we will examine the extraordinary musical path of bassist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter Esperanza Spalding.

New Mule: An Interview with Kevin Scott

New Mule: An Interview with Kevin Scott

When Gov’t Mule announced they had a new bass player, I don’t think there could have been a better fit than Kevin Scott. We caught up with Kevin to talk about Gov’t Mule, his new label, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and more.

Bass Upfront: A Look Into David Sutkin’s Bass Collection and Community

Bass Upfront: A Look Into David Sutkin’s Bass Collection and Community

In addition to his impressive musicianship, David Sutkin’s love for bass guitars led him to become a dedicated collector of high-end basses from luthiers worldwide. Here's an exclusive video showcasing his collection and community.

The Way I Feel Inside: An Interview with Marty Isenberg

The Way I Feel Inside: An Interview with Marty Isenberg

Wes Anderson’s use of music in his films is masterful. Bassist Marty Isenberg took inspiration from that depth and catalog for his debut solo album, “The Way I Feel Inside.” We caught up with Marty to get the scoop.

Call Her Thumpahlenah: An Interview with Nik West

Call Her Thumpahlenah: An Interview with Nik West

Modern funk queen Nik West has worked with a who’s who of funk music. Her newest single continues that tradition with the Godfather of slap bass, Larry Graham. We caught up with Nik to get the scoop.

Wonder Women: Trish Doan

Wonder Women: Trish Doan

This month’s edition of Wonder Women features Trish Doan, a Canadian musician and former bassist for Kittie. In addition to bass, she played guitar since age 13 and was the lead guitarist in the band Her in London, Ontario.

Gonna Take More: An Interview with Rustee Allen

Gonna Take More: An Interview with Rustee Allen

As a pioneer of funk, soul, and rock and roll, it would be easy for Rustee Allen to rest on his laurels. But none of his success keeps him from being the best version of himself. We caught up with him in this new interview.