Archive for May 2021 - Page 7
Dave Koz and Cory Wong: Today
Cory Wong dropped a new video yesterday, with a preview of a new album he did with Dave Koz. Here’s the tune, “Today”, which features Koz on soprano sax and Yohannes Tona laying down the low end.
“Killer Walking Bass Volume 2” Now Available
Teymur Phell and Jim Kalbach published “Killer Walking Bass” back in 2018, and now they’re pushing things even further with Killer Walking Bass Volume 2. Volume 2 includes melodic lines for eight songs with more challenging chord changes
The Dead Daisies Announce “Get Out of The House” Tour
The Dead Daisies have been stuck inside long enough. With things opening back up, they’ve announced the “Get Out Of The House” tour. The outing will showcase the band’s new four-piece lineup featuring rock legend Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals.
Aguilar Introduces the DB 599 Bass Compressor Pedal
Aguilar Amplification has added a new model to their ultra-compact line of pedals with the DB 599 Bass Compressor. Housed in a yellow chassis, the mini unit has a simple control layout with a knob for gain and a knob for compression.
Johnnie Gilmore: You’ve Got a Friend
Johnnie Gilmore has released a new solo bass rendition of the Carole King classic "You've Got a Friend," and just like all of his videos, it's absolutely gorgeous.
Bandcamp Friday: Support No Treble
Today is “Bandcamp Friday” – a day when the excellent people at Bandcamp waive their fees for artists and podcasters. No Treble is largely reader-supported, so we’d be thrilled if you checked this out.
Groove – Episode #77: Todd Kerns
Todd Kerns is currently the bass player for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. But his story is much deeper than that. Enjoy the conversation...
Tim Starace and Josh DuBois: Top 23 Rush Bass Riffs
In this video, Josh DuBois and Tim Starace rip through 23 of their favorite Geddy Lee bass lines. I love that Tim chose that epic riff on “La Villa Strangiato.” What’s your favorite?
Christian McBride Releases “The Q Sessions” via Quboz
Attention jazz-loving audiophiles! Christian McBride has teamed up with Qobuz, the hi-res streaming, and download service, to release a new EP called “The Q Sessions”.
The Beauty in the BASSics: Triads – Part 1
Rich Brown is kicking off a new series in his “Brown’stone” lessons, focusing on triads. In this one, Rich shares the different ways to approach the major and minor triads with some straightforward but beautiful exercises.
Avishai Cohen Releases “Two Roses”
Avishai Cohen has expanded his palette for his new album, “Two Roses”, which features the bassist and composer’s trio alongside the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. The fourteen-song collection features songs near and dear to Cohen.
Sinobas Amplification Unveils the BT-1 Boost Pedal
Sinobas Amplification produces a healthy line of bass cabinets and cables, but now they’re also getting into the world of pedals. Their first stompbox offering is the Boost BT-1, a “mean and clean” boost designed for the bass guitar.