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Archive for June 2010 - Page 8

Bass Videos

Don Schiff: Riding Off The Rails on Half Fretless NS/Stick

Here’s an interesting video with an even more interesting instrument… Don Schiff takes the Half Fretless NS/Stick for a spin:

Jack Bruce: Live 1980-2001
New Albums

Jack Bruce: Live 1980-2001

Jack Bruce‘s latest album, Live 1980-2001, released today and features nine live tracks recorded in 1980 and 2001. The recordings from 1980 feature Billy Cobham, David Sancious and Clemp Clempson. The 2001 recordings feature Phil Mogg and Michael Schenker. Jack Bruce: Live 1980-2001 Track List 1. White Room 2. Jet Set 3. Born Under A Bad Sign 4. The Loner...

Events

Rush to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

As if a new documentary, a new album, and a new tour isn’t enough to keep the members of Rush busy, the legendary Canadian rockers will be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 25. The group will receive their star at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard, just four days before they begin their new “Time Machine Tour”....

Practicing for Performance
The Lowdown with Dr. D

Practicing for Performance

When we are first learning a new work, we might spend many hours putting it together. We can easily spend days, weeks or even months working on small sections, phrases, passagework, navigating specific chord changes, or other musical and technical items in a piece. We do this not only to perfect individual sections and assure technical fluidity, but also in...

In Memoriam

RIP Marvin Isley

Marvin Isley, bassist of the popular ‘70s and ‘80s funk group the Isley Brothers, has passed away June 6 in Chicago, Illinois. He was 56. Isley was not the first bassist for the group, (he later joined when he was old enough), founded by brothers O’Kelly, Rudolph, and Ronald. It was during this period that the Isleys had released their...

Bass Videos

Markus Strasser: “Touch Me” Bass Solo, Dedicated to Victor Wooten

Check out this creatively edited video of Markus Strasser playing a short bass solo dedicated to Victor Wooten.

Weekly Top 10

Rewind: The Top 10 Bass Videos, Player News, Reviews and Columns of the Week

1. Player News: Robert Trujillo Helps Pastorius Family Reclaim Jaco’s “Bass of Doom” After a long and frustrating legal battle, Jaco Pastorius’ family have finally regained ownership of his legendary “Bass of Doom”, thanks to Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo. 2. New Release: Rush: Clockwork Angels Sneak Preview Rush has announced its next studio album, Clockwork Angels will release in 2011,...

New Albums

Jeff Lorber Fusion: Now Is The Time

Keyboardist Jeff Lorber was among the musicians in the late 1970’s to join the musical movement known as jazz fusion. Lorber later dropped the “fusion” label from his name, because the movement “evolved into what is currently known as contemporary jazz.” With the release of Now Is The Time, the label is back and with a new line up including...

Bass Videos

Edo Castro: “Remembering” Solo Bass Loop

The following video features Edo Castro taking the song “Remembering” by Johnse Holt, and arranging and performing it as a solo bass loop tune.

Player News

John Conte Joins Hartke Family

Larry Hartke announced on his Facebook page that bassist John Conte has “joined the Hartke family of players.” Conte will be using Hartke LH-series amplifiers as well as Hartke speakers. John Conte has worked with an astounding amount of musicians, ranging from Levon Helm to David Bowie and Mary J. Blige. Most recently, he recorded with Southside Johnny and the...

Bass Gear

Gear Watch: Heads Up Strap

Designer Joe Naylor has introduced the “Heads Up Strap”, a new guitar/bass strap made to keep heavy instrument necks from sinking down into an unplayable position, even with hands off. It works by adding three lead weights in a Velcro pocket to the body end of the strap. The weight is adjustable simply by adding or removing the weights to...

Mick Karn Diagnosed with Cancer
Player News

Mick Karn Diagnosed with Cancer

Bassist Mick Karn has been diagnosed with advanced stages of cancer, according to a post on his official web site. “Mick is currently in a positive mood and undergoing further tests and treatment,” the post continues. “His family and friends are close with him, supporting him in practical ways, and surrounding him with their love, friendship and care.” The family...