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Archive for April 2019 - Page 2

Khruangbin: Live at Best Kept Secret (2018)
Bass Videos

Khruangbin: Live at Best Kept Secret (2018)

We’re in for a treat today with a longer video than normal. Khruangbin took the stage at Best Kept Secret last year for a set, which included 11 tunes. Laura Lee is laying down some tasty bass work on this one.

Fumi Tomita Channels Haruki Murakami on “The Elephant Vanishes”
New Albums

Fumi Tomita Channels Haruki Murakami on “The Elephant Vanishes”

Jazz bassist Fumi Tomita has reimagined the literary works of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami into a new album. “The Elephant Vanishes” takes seven of the author’s short stories that draw on themes of despair, loneliness, disconnection, and self-discovery and transforms them into music for a jazz combo.

Rocket Surgeon Starlifter Bass Preamp and DI Now Shipping
Pedals & Effects

Rocket Surgeon Starlifter Bass Preamp and DI Now Shipping

After unveiling the pedal at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show, Rocket Surgeon is now shipping the Starlifter Bass Preamp and DI. The box offers a three-band EQ with sweepable mids as well as a voicing contour switch with modern, flat, and vintage settings.

Led Zeppelin: How Many More Times (Live, 1970)
Bass Videos

Led Zeppelin: How Many More Times (Live, 1970)

Here’s 20 minutes of greatness from Led Zeppelin’s 1970 performance at Royal Albert Hall. John Paul Jones comes through loud and clear on “How Many More Times.” Epic.

Mai Leisz and MaiGroup Releases “Metamorphosis”
New Albums

Mai Leisz and MaiGroup Releases “Metamorphosis”

Mai Leisz has been keeping busy for the past few years playing with David Crosby in his Sky Trails band. Prior to her incredible journey to the U.S., she was releasing music with her own band, MaiGroup. Now she’s culminated her recent experiences into a new album, aptly entitled “Metamorphosis.”

Eric Clapton Announces Brief Tour with Nathan East
Concerts & Tours

Eric Clapton Announces Brief Tour with Nathan East

Guitar legend Eric Clapton has announced a small run of U.S. tour dates for this fall, and he’ll be bringing along his longtime collaborator Nathan East to lay down the low end.

Bass Players to Know: Tina Weymouth
Bass Players To Know

Bass Players to Know: Tina Weymouth

This “Bass Players To Know” column focuses on one of Ryan’s personal favorites: Tina Weymouth. Tina’s bass parts make for records that have withstood the test of time.

Leonid & Friends: Hanky Panky/Life Saver
Bass Videos

Leonid & Friends: Hanky Panky/Life Saver

We always dig the videos from Leonid & Friends, and their excellent covers of Chicago tunes. This time around they’re going deeper into the Chicago catalog with their performance of the tunes “Hanky Panky” and “Life Saver”, which both appeared on “Chicago VII.”

Cage the Elephant Releases “Social Cues”
New Albums

Cage the Elephant Releases “Social Cues”

Cage the Elephant has returned with their fifth studio album, entitled “Social Cues.” It is once again anchored by bassist Daniel Tichenor, who offers up driving bass lines that tie the songs together.

Sunnaudio Introduces the Rabbithead RH-1 Preamp Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Sunnaudio Introduces the Rabbithead RH-1 Preamp Pedal

Sunnaudio has unveiled the Rabbithead RH-1, an all-analog preamp, and overdrive designed for multiple instruments. The company says it offers features for bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric violin, and more.

Developing Your Microtime
Ask Damian Erskine

Developing Your Microtime

A reader asked Damian for advice on the subject of “microtime” this week. Damian offers advice on learning different time-feels in this column.

Adam Ben Ezra and Isaac Dabom: Can’t Stop Running
Bass Videos

Adam Ben Ezra and Isaac Dabom: Can’t Stop Running

Over the years, we’ve heard different versions of Adam Ben Ezra’s terrific tune, “Can’t Stop Running.” Now we get to enjoy a new one, thanks to his collaboration with Isaac Dabom.