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Simon Gallup Leaves The Cure
News

Simon Gallup Leaves The Cure

After four decades in the band, Simon Gallup has announced he has left The Cure. He made a statement on Facebook.

Weekly Top 10: Ryan Stasik Interview, Megadeth’s New Bassist, Left Hand Technique, New Gear, and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Ryan Stasik Interview, Megadeth’s New Bassist, Left Hand Technique, New Gear, and More

This week saw huge numbers of readers hitting No Treble’s pages. Here are your top 10 favorite stories for the week of August 7-13, 2021.

Federico Malaman, Ricky Quagliato, and Fabio Valdemarin: Perdido
Bass Videos

Federico Malaman, Ricky Quagliato, and Fabio Valdemarin: Perdido

Federico Malaman shared this incredible video a few days ago of a live performance he did with Ricky Quagliato and Fabio Valdemarin. In this clip, they burn through Michel Camilo interpretation’s of “Perdido”.

Mondo Generator Releases “Live at Bronson”
New Albums

Mondo Generator Releases “Live at Bronson”

Nick Oliveri and Mondo Generator have released a new album called Live at Bronson, which captured the band at one of the last shows “before the world shut down.” Oliveri leads the band on bass and vocals.

Prince: Play That Funky Music / Hollywood Swinging / Fantastic Voyage
Bass Videos

Prince: Play That Funky Music / Hollywood Swinging / Fantastic Voyage

Today’s video comes from Prince’s “Welcome 2 America” Deluxe Edition Blu Ray and his performance “Live at the Forum 4/28/11”. Ida Nielsen lays down the funky groove, and then Prince grabs a bass and takes it to the next level.

David Gross Releases Warmup Books for Four, Five, and Six-String Basses
Sheet Music & Instruction

David Gross Releases Warmup Books for Four, Five, and Six-String Basses

Before you jump into your next practice session, you might want to warm up first. That’s the focus of three new books by David Gross, who has written warmup routines for four-string, five-string, and six-string basses.

Snarky Puppy Unveils Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Snarky Puppy Unveils Tour Dates

Snarky Puppy has announced a new set of tour dates that will run from September through the New Year. The band, led by bassist Michael League, will kick things off in Texas before heading to Florida, California, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Ghost-Note: Weedie B. Good (Live Acoustic)
Bass Videos

Ghost-Note: Weedie B. Good (Live Acoustic)

We’ve been waiting all week for the premiere of this Ghost-Note video, from their Live Acoustic Sugarshack Session. In this one, they perform their original tune, “Weedie B. Good”, and as usual, MonoNeon lays down the groove. Funky, as always!

Cradle of Filth Announce New Album, U.S. Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Cradle of Filth Announce New Album, U.S. Tour Dates

Cradle of Filth will be making their big return to the U.S. this fall with the “Lustmord and Tourgasm” tour. The band will be performing their epic concept album “Cruelty and the Beast” in full for the first time.

A Raging Bull: An Interview with Ryan Stasik
Interviews

A Raging Bull: An Interview with Ryan Stasik

Umphrey’s McGee are masters of creating atmosphere with their intro music, and now they’ve expanded on the ideas from those tracks to create a new album. We caught up with Ryan Stasik to get the scoop on that and more.

Ellen Alaverdyan: Tom Sawyer
Bass Videos

Ellen Alaverdyan: Tom Sawyer

Tech 21’s Dale Krevens sent us this video by 9-year-old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan. In this clip, she plays along to Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” (and she nailed it).

Megadeth Unveils New Bassist
News

Megadeth Unveils New Bassist

Since David Ellefson’s dismissal earlier this year, rumors have been flying about who Megadeth would be bringing on board to fill the bass seat. Now the band has revealed James LoMenzo will be joining them on the upcoming “Metal Tour of the Year”.