Archive for 2021 - Page 25
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce World Tour
The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be touring for the first time since guitarist John Frusciante rejoined the band in late 2019. Bassist Flea and the group revealed the trek in a spoof news segment.
In Memoriam: Bob Moore
Bob Moore, whose enormous tone underpinned countless country hits, has passed away at the age of 88. Country Music Hall of Fame CEO Kyle Young released a statement following the bass legend’s death.
DR!PTRiO: Krama
No Treble reader Lukas Pamminger sent us the latest video he’s on, and we’re really digging the music. Check out the fantastic trio, DR!PTRiO, and their tune, “Krama”.
Geddy Lee Reveals New Memoir
When Rush called it a day in 2018, Geddy Lee took up collecting basses and eventually wrote “Geddy Lee’s Big, Beautiful Book of Bass”. With even more time on his hands during the pandemic, he took to writing a memoir.
Wonder Women: Liza Carbe
In this month’s episode of “Wonder Women - Stories from the Women Who Play Bass”, Brittany Frompovich checks in with Liza Carbe. Liza is a multi-faceted musician whose career includes composing for TV and film and extensive work as a touring musician.
Federico Malaman: Jaco Pastorius Octave Style Part 1
Federico Malaman is bringing it on his Youtube channel. Here’s a great lesson video he just shared, focusing on playing octaves in 16th notes in the style of Jaco Pastorius. He said this is how we “become Olympic champions of dance style bass lines!”
Cort Revamps Artisan B4 and B5 Element Basses
Cort has revamped their Artisan B4 and B5 Element basses with new features for 2021. The instruments, which are four- and five-string models, have been upgraded with high-mass MetalCraft bridges with a dual-string loading system, and more.
The Brown’stone: Fonk! And the Power of “a”
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown is talking about FONK! That’s right, people. This lesson is an exercise in groovin’ and adding some ‘stank’ to your funk game.
YYNOT: Burning Bridge
YYNOT is on the road for some long-awaited live shows, and they’re also gearing up to release a new album. They’re giving us a preview of what’s to come on “Light And Shade” with this first track, “Burning Bridge”.
Aaron Patrick Quits All That Remains
Aaron Patrick has announced he has left All That Remains. He made the announcement on his Instagram account saying the split was amicable.
Perennial: An Interview with Anthony Muthurajah
Multi-instrumentalist and music educator Anthony Muthurajah has released a truly impressive new album of original fusion compositions. Vuyani Wakaba caught up Anthony to get the scoop.
Marcelo Yakko: The Kitchen (Playthrough)
Our good friend Marcelo Yakko emailed me this video. In this clip, Marcelo plays along to his fantastic track, “The Kitchen”, which appears on his album, “Boomerang”. This is a killer song with a killer band!