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Dream Theater Unveils Rescheduled “Top of the World” Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Dream Theater Unveils Rescheduled “Top of the World” Tour Dates

Dream Theater’s “Top of the World” tour has a new set of dates after being postponed earlier this year. The band, anchored by John Myung, will be using the trek to support their 15th studio album, “A View From the Top of the World”.

Cande y Paulo: Limite En Tu Amor
Bass Videos

Cande y Paulo: Limite En Tu Amor

Three years ago, I stumbled upon a video by Cande Buasso and Paulo Carrizo. They just hit my radar once again, with this beautiful performance of “Limite En Tu Amor”.

YYNOT’s “Light and Shade” Now Shipping
New Albums

YYNOT’s “Light and Shade” Now Shipping

Today we’ve got some exciting news to share. The present-day prog-rock heroes in YYNOT have announced their new album “Light and Shade” is now shipping. The record marks the band’s third original studio effort.

Wonder Women: Joanna Smith
Wonder Women

Wonder Women: Joanna Smith

In this month’s installment of “Wonder Women; Stories from the Women Who Play Bass”, we’re checking in with Joanna Smith. Joanna started her musical journey in the 2nd grade and has been at it ever since.

Scary Goldings: Cornish Hen
Bass Videos

Scary Goldings: Cornish Hen

To say I’m excited about the new Scary Goldings album would be a huge understatement. With each new video they drop, that excitement grows. Here’s the band - joined by John Scofield and MonoNeon - performing “Cornish Hen” from “IV”.

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (October 2021)
Top Ten

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (October 2021)

October was another huge month for bass videos. Here are the best of the best: the top 10 reader favorite videos of the month. Which one is your favorite?

Solar Guitars Adds “Canibalismo” Bass To AB2 Series
Basses

Solar Guitars Adds “Canibalismo” Bass To AB2 Series

Solar Guitars has unveiled a new bass model called the AB2.4 Canibalismo. The four-string bass is built with a sungkai body in a distressed red “Canibalismo” finish with a matching headstock.

Zoe Sparks: Berklee Two Track Performance
Bass Videos

Zoe Sparks: Berklee Two Track Performance

The Berklee Two Track series has been enjoyable but doesn’t frequently feature a bassist. That changed with this performance by Zoe Sparks. In this clip, Zoe and her band perform her original song "Sober", and "Weak" by SWV.

Ben Allison Releases 14th Album, “Moments Inside”
New Albums

Ben Allison Releases 14th Album, “Moments Inside”

Artists have channeled the uncertainty of recent times into some astounding music. Although much has reflected chaos and confusion, Ben Allison’s output is more of a balm. He’s just released “Moments Inside”, his fourteenth record as a leader.

The Brown’stone: The Essential Key to Unlocking the 2-5-1 Chord Progression
The Brown’stone

The Brown’stone: The Essential Key to Unlocking the 2-5-1 Chord Progression

This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown takes a look at a great way to practice when playing over the II-V-I chord progression. These tips and exercises open up the mind (and the fretboard).

Tokyo Groove Jyoshi: Funk No.1
Bass Videos

Tokyo Groove Jyoshi: Funk No.1

Back in 2019, Rod Wray sent us a video by Tokyo Groove Jyoshi and their unique performance of Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?”. Here’s a video bassist Juna Serita released in October, with the band getting down on “Funk No.1”.

Tony Levin Unveils King Crimson Print Collection
News

Tony Levin Unveils King Crimson Print Collection

Most of us know Tony Levin for his unreal bass playing, but during his many years on the road, he also honed his skills as a photographer. Now he’s announced a line of photo prints from his adventures in King Crimson.