Archive for 2022 - Page 16
Tapping Technique and Composition: “Perhaps Everything, Perhaps Nothing” – Part 1
John Ferrara has joined No Treble. In this first part of his Tapping Technique and Composition bass lesson series, he focuses on drone tapping.
Lake Street Dive: Handle With Care
Lake Street Dive once again went all in for Halloween yesterday with another epic video. Bridget Kearney plays the role of Tom Petty in this cover of The Traveling Wilburys tune, “Handle With Care.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in October 2022
October is in the books, so it is time for our roundup of the top 10 gear stories for the month based on reader views.
Bass of the Week: Steve Lampasona “Bones” Bass
Today is Halloween, so we’ve got a frightful electric upright bass for you. Artist, designer, and luthier Steve Lampasona shared his “Bones” Bass, which he crafted with a walnut body, oak neck and bridge, and ebony fingerboard.
Clive H Jones: Halloween
No Treble reader Clive H Jones (aka CHJbass) sent us this video to help us celebrate Halloween the way we like it. Check out his (mostly) solo bass version of John Carpenter’s “Halloween” movie main title theme.
The Immediate Family Release New Single Ahead of Tour Dates
The Immediate Family has dropped a new track ahead of their fall tour. The band, featuring L.A. session legends and anchored by Leland Sklar, announced their cover of “The Toughest Girl in Town” by Sparks is the first single from their next album.
Weekly Top 10: Remembering Gregg Philbin, New “Keep It Groovy” and “Talking Technique” Bass Lessons, Animal Logic Returns, and More
This week’s top 10 list of the most-read articles on No Treble is here. This week’s list includes the return of Ariane Cap’s “Talking Technique,” news of Animal Logic returning, Rex Brown’s new supergroup, remembering Gregg Philbin, and more.
In Memoriam: Robin Sylvester
Robin Sylvester, best known for his work with Bob Weir & RatDog, has died. A cause has not been confirmed, though a bio on his Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund notes he had kidney issues for many years.
Polyphia: Ego Death
Polyphia dropped a new video about a month ago for their new album, “Remember That You Will Die.” The band, which includes Clay Gober on bass, is joined by special guest Steve Vai on “Ego Death.”
Julia Hofer: Our Love’s in Danger
Julia Hofer is back with another excellent cover and transcription video. In this one, Julia grooves Anthony Jackson’s work on Chaka Khan’s “Our Love’s in Danger” from the 1980 album, “Naughty.”
Cro-Mags Announce December Tour
Harley Flanagan and Cro-Mags will be ending the year strong in December with a 13-date tour of the U.S. It marks the end of a long and arduous year, the bassist and band leader states.
Solar Guitars Introduces Jonas Björler Signature Bass
Solar Guitars has rolled out another signature instrument, this time for Jonas Björler of At The Gates and The Haunted. The AB1.4JB is described as excelling in heavy gain with a straightforward approach.