Archive for September 2018 - Page 3

Adventure Audio has expanded their pedal lineup with the Glacial Zenith II, which is an overdrive pedal they say “guitar, bass, and electric keyboard players the ability to shape their tone they way they hear it in their head.” This is accomplished by allowing the three components of the unit – a drive, a 3-band EQ, and a boost –...

Leonid & Friends has wowed us with their many Chicago covers in the past. Now they’re changing things up with a stellar cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.” As always, Leonid Vorobyev holds down the low end.

Legendary fusion band Yellowjackets have released a new album called Raising Our Voice, which pushes into new territory by featuring vocalist Luciana Souza on seven of its thirteen tracks. The usually instrumental band used the opportunity to continue their sonic explorations. “The band keeps moving forward,” says longtime saxophonist Bob Mintzer. “It’s one of the few partnership bands in the...

Love them or hate them, KISS has been rocking and inspiring people for over four decades. Now it looks as though they’ll be throwing in the towel after announcing a farewell tour called “One Last Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour.” The band made the announcement on the finale of America’s Got Talent after performing their iconic hit “Detroit...

I spotted this video of John Mayer performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live. I was in a hurry, so I almost skipped it. Then I realized Pino Palladino was on the bill, which of course made it required viewing.

In 2016, former Yes members Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman formed their own version of the band. They’ve taken the act on the road for the past two years and have documented their live show with a new album and film called Live at the Apollo. Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman is rounded out by...

Back in October, we shared the sad news that Carvin Audio was closing its doors after over seven decades of business. Now we’ve got good news to share: the Carvin Corporation is back with new executive leadership. The company shared the news in a statement explaining that Joel Kiesel and Kristen Kiesel Lieurance will serve as President and Vice President....

Zycopolis TV just shared footage from one of Miles Davis’ last performances, which took place on July 1st, 1991 at the Jazz à Vienne Festival. Miles’ band at the time featured two bassists: Foley McCreary (on “lead” bass) and Richard Patterson. In this clip, the band performs their take on Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.”

Pianist Art Hirahara has released his fourth solo album, called Sunward Bound. This time he called upon a killer group to fill out his quartet with saxophonist Donny McCaslin, drummer Rudy Royston, and bassist Linda May Han Oh. The lineup helped to fulfill the bandleader’s artistic vision over the 11-track collection. “I actually wrote this record with all these musicians...

Boom Bass Cabinets has expanded their lineup with the BBC Matrix, which is fitted with two 10-inch woofers, a 15-inch woofer, and a tweeter. Together the unit can handle up to 2,200 watts. “The BBC Matrix will give you all the full range sound you would expect from a large stack rig and maintain the clarity you would expect from...

Steve Lawson’s new album, Beauty and Desolation, could not have a better title. The completely improvised album teeters between delicate melodies and ominous soundscapes that seem to be a perfect picture of our times. He takes us on this sonic journey with just his bass – and a boatload of gear. Improvisation and being in the moment are key to...

My friend TJ Turqman shared this video on Facebook of his band Novo, and it knocked me out. Here’s the band performing “Wine Clouds.” (Did I mention how much I dig this sound?)