Archive for March 2022 - Page 6
Jason Raso Features Bass Hero Collabs on “Stringspan”
Jason Raso has released a new album called “Stringspan” that compiles fifteen songs from a decade of collaborations. Special guests on the record include bass royalty like Billy Sheehan, Stuart Hamm, Rich Brown, and Alain Caron.
Funk the World: An Interview with Freekbass
The past two years have been tough, but Freekbass has been determined to make the best of it. He’s kicked off 2022 with a new EP and booked an upcoming tour. We caught up with him to get the full scoop in this video interview.
Rosan Asmussen: POW / Let’s Make Music, Not War
Rosan Asmussen messaged me to share her new video, which contained this note: “This my message to the world.” In this clip, Rosan took Graham Central Station’s “POW” and made it her own with an added message.
The Deftones and Sergio Vega Part Ways
After 12 years, it’s been announced that the Deftones and Sergio Vega have officially parted ways. The bassist, who stepped into the role following founder Chi Cheng’s passing, made an Instagram video to clear the air.
The Brown’stone: Modes, Triads, & the 2-5-1 (Part 2)
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown shares a fantastic exercise that will help you play almost any progression anywhere on the fretboard.
Scary Pockets: Kerosene
Scary Pockets is bringing it in this new video featuring guests David Ryan Harris on vocals and Larry Goldings on organ. Anchored by the groovy lines of bassist Sean Hurley, here’s their cover of Harris’s tune, “Kerosene”.
Frescia Belmar Releases “B4SSICS, Vol 1: Warmup & Technique”
Frescia Belmar has released a new book to get your fingers in shape. “B4SSICS, Vol 1: Warmup & Technique” is her first instructional book and the beginning of her new series on fundamentals.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (February 2022)
Get your favorite headphones and get ready to enjoy some excellent bass today. Here are the top 10 reader favorite videos on No Treble for the month of February 2022.
Juliaplaysgroove: Black Summer
Juliaplaysgroove is back with another cover video, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Black Summer”. Dig that tone!
Melanie Scholtz and Jo Skaansar Release “Kindred” EP
South African singer Melanie Scholtz and Norwegian jazz bassist Jo Skaansar have teamed up for a beautiful duo album entitled “Kindred”. The intimate offering truly is an international affair.
Bass of the Week: Thomas Andres Double Basses Two-Neck Viennese Bass
From its very beginnings, the bass has been an ever-evolving instrument. This week’s Bass of the Week is a jaw-dropping Viennese style bass from Wolf Instruments that can be switched to accommodate three, four, and five-string setups.
John Ferrara: Riches to the Conjurer
We’re super pumped for the release of John Ferrara’s new solo bass album, “A Lesson in Impermanence”. He’s just put out a video for “Riches to the Conjurer” which is mind-boggling. It is still mesmerizing to see how he does it.