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Bass Players To Know: Dave Roe
Bass Players To Know

Bass Players To Know: Dave Roe

Ryan is back with a new entry in her “Bass Players To Know” series. This time, she focuses on the work of Nashville legend and session ace, Dave Roe, the longtime bass player with Johnny Cash and favorite of the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach - and more.

Jackie Clark, MonoNeon, and Eric Gales: Let’s Work (Prince Tribute)
Bass Videos

Jackie Clark, MonoNeon, and Eric Gales: Let’s Work (Prince Tribute)

This video features two bassists: Jackie Clark and MonoNeon. However, the other person in the video is the one playing bass. And that person is the guitar legend Eric Gales! Check out their epic tribute to Prince.

Nick Wells Announces “Beneath the Bassline: Turned Up To 11”
News

Nick Wells Announces “Beneath the Bassline: Turned Up To 11”

Filmmaker Nick Wells has announced the followup to his popular bass documentary, “Beneath The Bass Line.” The sequel, “Turned Up To 11,” dives into some of the more outrageous gig stories and “Spinal Tap” moments from the world’s best bassists.

Stone Deaf FX Introduces the Noise Reaper Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Stone Deaf FX Introduces the Noise Reaper Pedal

Stone Deaf FX has introduced the Noise Reaper, a noise gate pedal designed for line-level instruments, guitars, and basses. The pedal evolved from the gate circuits used in their Warp Drive and Fig Fumb pedals.

Leland Sklar: “Stratus” Playthrough and Discussion
Bass Videos

Leland Sklar: “Stratus” Playthrough and Discussion

When Leland Sklar kicked off his new Youtube series late last month, we shared the first one. At the time, I hoped he would eventually get to “Stratus.” Good news: Two days ago, Lee did just that, with a great playalong and great story.

Go-Go’s Bassist Kathy Valentine’s Memoir Now Available
News

Go-Go’s Bassist Kathy Valentine’s Memoir Now Available

Kathy Valentine has just released a new memoir called “All I Ever Wanted.” The Go-Go’s bassist dives into her time with the band including all the ups and downs that go with it.

Bass Transcription: “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa, As Played By Juliaplaysgroove
Transcriptions

Bass Transcription: “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa, As Played By Juliaplaysgroove

We are all used to seeing younger bassists playing amazing technical things on bass. Tim Fletcher returns with a new transcription focusing on Juliaplaysgroove’s impressive cover of Dua Lipa’s "Don’t Start Now."

Olivier Pinard: Akurion’s “Wallow In Magnificient Pity” Bass Playthrough
Bass Videos

Olivier Pinard: Akurion’s “Wallow In Magnificient Pity” Bass Playthrough

Olivier Pinard and Akurion just released a new album called “Come Forth To Me,” which the bassist told us about earlier this year. Now he’s released a special playthrough of the track “Wallow In Magnificent Pity”, which features some monstrous bass work.

Ross Valory Files Countersuit Against Journey’s Neil Schon and Jonathan Cain
News

Ross Valory Files Countersuit Against Journey’s Neil Schon and Jonathan Cain

Last month, many fans were shocked when Journey members Ross Valory and Steve Smith were fired from the band for what a lawsuit called a “corporate coup d’etat.” Now the plot has thickened as Valory has countersued.

Bass of the Week: Lairat Basses Myra Bass 5
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Lairat Basses Myra Bass 5

When I saw this Myra Bass 5 by Paul Lairat on my Facebook feed, I stopped in my tracks. The five-string bass has a rich curly redwood top in a special finish to accentuate its deep color.

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Angel From Montgomery (Live)
Bass Videos

Tedeschi Trucks Band: Angel From Montgomery (Live)

Tedeschi Trucks Band recently shared this never-before-seen bonus video from the “Live From The Fox Oakland” concert. Filmed while Tim Lefebvre was still in the group, here’s an excellent clip of the band performing John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery.”

Juan Alderete Recovery Update
News

Juan Alderete Recovery Update

Today we’re so happy to share a piece of good news. Three months after a terrible bike accident that left him in a coma, Juan Alderete’s wife Anne has shared a very promising update on the bassist’s condition.