Archive for October 2022 - Page 5
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (September 2022)
We’ve tallied the stats, and we’re happy to share this roundup of the top 10 reader-favorite bass videos for the month of September.
An.Kara: Mucha
Bassist Audun Ramo and his band An.Kara are gearing up to release a new album on November 26th, and they’ve dropped a few performance videos to prep fans. Ramo’s slap technique and melodic sensibilities help drive the music.
Announcing the New No Treble Shop and Official Jaco Pastorius Swag
Today is an exciting day for us. We’ve launched our new online store in partnership with Hello Merch! Even more exciting, we’re now offering officially licensed Jaco Pastorius swag!
Erick “Jesus” Coomes: Five Bass Lines You Should Know
Today, we’re launching a new series. “Five Bass Lines You Should Know” will feature bassists from all genres giving their opinion on the most essential tracks, plus one of their own. We’re kicking this off with Erick "Jesus" Coomes.
Marcus Miller: “3 Deuces” Live at Jazz in Marciac
Marcus Miller never ceases to amaze us. In this clip from “Jazz in Marciac,” Marcus digs deep into his catalog of tunes and pulls out the classic, “3 Deuces,” from his “M2” album.
Blink-182 Announces Massive Reunion Tour, New Album
For the first time in nearly a decade, the original lineup of Blink-182 is back together. Bassist Mark Hoppus, drummer Travis Barker, and guitarist Tom DeLonge will be embarking on a massive world tour. They’ll also be releasing a new album next year.
Keep It Groovy: Learn The E Minor Pentatonic And Apply It To A Blues
In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora shows how to play the E minor pentatonic scale across two octaves, both ascending and descending. Then, she adds a bit of rhythm to the scale to create a simple yet effective bass groove.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Sign Of The Times
Tedeschi Trucks Band performed at The Beacon Theatre on October 8th, and once again, cameras were rolling. In this clip, TTB performs a soulful rendition of Harry Styles’ “Sign Of The Times.”
Stuart Clayton Publishes The Brothers Johnson Bass Book
Stuart Clayton of Bassline Publishing has just released a new transcription book featuring 14 lines from the Brothers Johnson. The track list includes the band’s biggest hits like “Stomp,” “Strawberry Letter 23,” “Ain’t We Funkin’ Now,” and more.
Solar Guitars Unleashes Johan Niemann Signature Bass
Solar Guitars has added to its artist line by announcing the Johan Niemann signature bass. The Evergrey bassist’s new axe is a take on their Type AB model and is called the AB1.4JN.
“At Home and Social” with Nuno Bettencourt: Barracuda
A few days ago, Derek Frank shared this video on Facebook. Recorded in 2020, here's Frank performing “Barracuda” with Nancy Wilson and Nuno Bettencourt on guitar, Liv Warfield on vocals, and Taylor Hawkins on drums. They absolutely nailed it.
Reader Spotlight: Jeremy Dale Wales
Meet Jeremy Dale Wales, a bassist who got his start after following in the footsteps of his older brother. Twenty-one-plus years later, he’s still going strong. Here’s his story...