Archive for 2021 - Page 13
Electro-Harmonix Announces Intelligent Harmony Machine
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Intelligent Harmony Machine, a pitch shifter that can generate single note, diatonic harmonies, intervals, and secondary options.
Rhonda Smith: Won’t Come Back
The ever-talented Rhonda Smith has just dropped a video for her new song “Won’t Come Back,” which is sure to get you grooving into the weekend. The bass icon, who has performed with Prince and Jeff Beck, dishes out a slow jam about a lost love.
Dave Young Releases 16th Solo Album, “Mantra”
Jazz great Dave Young has released “Mantra”, his sixteenth album as a leader. The bassist featured his sextet plus three guests: Ewen Farncombe on organ, John Johnson on alto sax and flute, and Les Allt on flute.
Kansas – “Leftoverture”: The Complete Basslines, Part 7
Tim Fletcher’s and Troy Hughes’ epic project “Kansas: Leftoverture – The Complete Basslines” has reached its seventh chapter, featuring Dave Hope’s work on “Cheyenne Anthem”.
The Main Squeeze: Dr. Funk
The Main Squeeze debuted a new video yesterday, and it is funky (as the name indicates). “Dr. Funk” starts out smooth, with guest Grace Kelly on sax. Then Rob Walker takes it up a notch before the whole band kicks in.
Hot Tuna Hits The Road And Announces New Tour Dates
Hot Tuna has just begun their string of Fall tour dates, but the duo of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady already have their sights set on 2022. The band has just announced a new string of dates.
Keep It Groovy: Adding Accents To Your Pedaling Bass Line
Ryan Madora’s new “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson is here, and it’s a follow-up to the previous one about pedaling vs. pulsing eighth notes. In this one, she shares a few ways to add accents and pizzazz to our bass line.
Scary Goldings: Professor Vicarious
Scary Goldings are back with their killer lineup of John Scofield, MonoNeon, and Louis Cole joining Larry Goldings, Jack Conte, and Ryan Lerman. From their upcoming album, “IV”, here’s the band cooking on “Professor Vicarious”.
Genzler Amplification Unveils Second Pedal Offering, the re/Q Dual Function EQ Pedal
Genzler Amplification has introduced the re/Q dual function EQ Pedal, which marks their second pedal in a line designed by Jeff Genzler and former Genz Benz engineer Andy Field.
Vanderkley Amplification Announces the 110MNT Bass Cab
Vanderkley Amplification has added a new model to their lineup of bass cabinets with the 110MNT. The company calls it the “perfect cabinet for home use and small gigs.”
Shane Hendrickson: Smoothie Song
Shane Hendrickson’s video for “The Maker” was a huge hit when we shared it. Now, he’s sent us another. Check out his impressive cover of Nickel Creek’s “The Smoothie Song”, played on his Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass he named "Honey".
Back on the Road With Peat Rains from You Bred Raptors?: Part 1
Peat Rains and You Bred Raptors? are back on the road for the first time since the world shut down in 2020. To document this brave new world, he’s writing a new tour diary for No Treble.