Doug Johns Releases “Doug’s Party Mix”
On his sixth solo release, bass monster Doug Johns throws down the gauntlet. Doug’s Party Mix is a hard-hitting collection of grooves that will give you a serious case of bass face.
“I’m pretty sure you’re gonna scrunch up your funk face while listening to Doug’s Party Mix,” the bassist writes. “It’s a healthy dose of gritty blues, melodic finger funk, and that in-your-face horn section. It has the groove covered.”
Johns delivers on his promise starting with the very first track, “Blues Mfr,” which is a blues-centered around a bass line filled out with gnarly double stops. Most of the album keeps an upbeat, danceable feel while “Jacquelyn” slows things down for a beautiful ballad. And if you’re looking for the next Everest to climb in your own playing, take a shot at learning “Just Play.”
Check out the album’s sound with “Blues Mfr”:
Doug’s Party Mix is available now on CD and as a digital download (iTunes and Amazon MP3).
Doug’s Party Mix Track List:
- Blues Mfr
- Extra Hour
- A Tall Order
- Jacquelyn
- Just Play
- DC Blues
- Fed Up
- In The Loop
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
