Archive for February 2019 - Page 3
In Memoriam: Peter Tork
Sad news to report: Peter Tork of the ’60s band The Monkees has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 77 years old. The news was shared by his family on his official website.
Brubaker Guitars Introduces JXB-Standard Bass with Interchangeable Preamp System
Brubaker Guitars has unveiled the JXB-Standard, which is a production model of their custom JXB. The bass comes in two combinations: ash body with a maple fingerboard or alder body with a pau ferro fingerboard.
Bass Players To Know: Ross Valory
Harmonically clever and tonally unique, Ross Valory’s playing can be heard on most of Journey’s catalog and the hits that we know and love (or have heard a thousand times), certifying him as the latest Bass Player to Know.
Toni Beiro and Miki Santamaria: Crónicas Desde La Ingravidez
It is always great to see a new video by Miki Santamaria. Check out his performance with guitarist/vocalist Toni Beiro of Beiro’s tune “Crónicas Desde La Ingravidez”
Chaka Khan Releases “Hello Happiness” with Sam Wilkes on Bass
Twelve years after her last studio album, R&B superstar Chaka Khan has returned with “Hello Happiness,” which is described as “an empowering collection of songs with cutting-edge production.” Sam Wilkes also brings a breath of fresh air with his bass on several songs.
Fender Expands Rumble Series Bass Amps for 2019
Fender expanded their Rumble series of bass amplifiers this year with a new combo called the Rumble LT25 as well as the Rumble 800 Head. Each unit was debuted at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show and will be hitting the market in March.
What Is It To “Play Compositionally”?
What do you think people mean when they say, “play compositionally”? That’s the question a reader sent Damian this week. Check out what he has to say on the subject.
Victor Wooten and John Ferrara: NAMM 2019 Jam
During the 2019 Winter NAMM show, Victor Wooten and John Ferrara got together at the Hartke booth to jam, and it was fantastic.
The Crane & Fabian Project Returns with “Run For Cover”
Drummer Lance Crane and bassist Christian Fabian have teamed up once again to release a new album with The Crane & Fabian Project. “Run For Cover” is the third CD from the group and features a mix of covers and originals by Fabian.
Reader Spotlight: Benjamin Williams
Meet Benjamin Williams, who goes bass B.E.N (bass every night). Benjamin is an active bassist around Atlanta and on tour and seems to have a superhuman pinky as well. Here’s his story…
Warwick Adds Sklar Signature Bass to Teambuilt, Rockbass Lines
Warwick has added the Sklar Bass I Signature to their Teambuilt Artist Series as well as their Rockbass line. Developed with session legend Leland Sklar, the semi-hollow bass is a modified version of their Star Bass.
Funky Lemonade: LunuL
The guys at Funky Lemonade sent us this video. Not only did we love it, we also dig their name. Check out their tune, “LunuL.”