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King Parrot: An Interview with Slatts Everyday
Australian grindcore masters King Parrot returned to North America this summer for a tour. We caught up with Slatts Everyday before a performance to get the scoop on the tour, how King Parrot connected with Philip Anselmo, his bass gear, and touring advice.
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
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.
Reader Spotlight: Roger McLachlan
Meet Roger McLachlan, an accomplished bassist of 55 years. He has quite the story to tell.
In Memoriam: Dave Roe
Another staple of the bass community has left us. Nashville session legend Dave Roe, who played with everyone from Johnny Cash and Dwight Yoakam to Dan Auerbach and CeeLo Green, has died.
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.
In Memoriam: Richard Davis
It’s a sad day in the world as bass legend and racial justice activist Richard Davis has passed away. He was 93 years old. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Persia Davis.
Reader Spotlight: Jared Beckstead-Craan
Meet Jared Beckstead-Craan, a bassist living in Brooklyn, New York. Jared shared some great stories, including one about their parents and their bass superpower/claim to fame.
In Memoriam: Bill Bartolini
Another music industry titan has left us with the passing of Bill Bartolini. The pickup and electronics pioneer was 84 years old.
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
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
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.