Archive for August 2022

In this Keep It Groovy lesson, Ryan Madora covers how to create a simple bass line using minor triads. Taking inspiration from the drum groove, we can find a rhythm that works, apply the arpeggio, and create a simple yet effective groove!

No Treble contributor Brittany Frompovich has had a lot to overcome over the past year or so, but she’s back to gigging, including her work with Ashleigh Chevalier. Here’s a great clip of the duo performing “Burnin’ Down.”

Soilwork has just dropped their 12th studio album, and first with bassist Rasmus Ehrnborn. Over 25 years since their formation, “Övergivenheten” seems to only prove the band’s lasting power.

Fifty years ago, Yes released their iconic album “Close To The Edge.” Now the band is celebrating the milestone with the “Close To The Edge 50th Anniversary Tour,” which will see the band playing the masterpiece in its entirety.

I love it when Playing For Change drops a new video, and they did just that this morning. In this one, over 40 musicians from 13 countries got together virtually to record a beautiful version of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.”

Five Finger Death Punch has returned with its ninth studio album. Recorded over the last two years, “Afterlife” marks the first release to feature lead guitarist Andy James, who joined after longtime member Jason Hook’s departure in 2020.

Overwater Basses has a beautiful hollowbody carved top bass in their lineup that is absolutely stunning. The model comes in “full depth” or “thinline” versions.

NPR just dropped their latest “Tiny Desk” video, and this one is killer. Endea Owens, the house bassist for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, visited the office with The Cookout to perform five tunes.

Consider the Source is getting ready to hit the road again. Their “Maxx Power Tour” will return to their fully electric format, following the hybrid acoustic/electric shows in support of their latest album, “Hybrid Vol. 1: Such As A Mule.”

This week on No Treble, we covered new bass gear, featured an inspiring video by Ellen Alaverdyan, published a new Wonder Women interview with Tunu Jumwa, a new Brown’stone lesson with Rich Brown, and the exciting news of a Ron Carter documentary.

Trickfish Amplification has added a new model to their cabinet lineup with the TF112M. The lightweight cab, which they also call the “Mini 112,” is designed for sonic efficiency in a small package.

Drummer Yussef Dayes and his band performed a live set at the Joshua Tree, and the band debuted the video earlier this month. Rocco Palladino (Pino’s son) lays down some sweet bass lines behind the band, and he takes the spotlight on “Golden Hour.”