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Stuart Clayton: Cory Wong “News to Me” Bass Cover
Bass Videos

Stuart Clayton: Cory Wong “News to Me” Bass Cover

We’ve been digging what Cory Wong has been doing for a while now, especially when that involves Sonny T. Stuart Clayton shared this video of him playing along to Wong’s “News to Me,” and Sonny’s awesome bass line. Dig that ’66 Fender Jazz too!

Tedeschi Trucks Band Releases Third “I Am The Moon” EP and Episode
New Albums

Tedeschi Trucks Band Releases Third “I Am The Moon” EP and Episode

The third part of the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s four-part epic “I Am The Moon” is out. “Episode III: The Fall” continues the series, and Brandon Boone again lays down a tasteful foundation for the 12-piece band.

Groove – Episode #92: Miles Mosley
Groove Podcast

Groove – Episode #92: Miles Mosley

Episode #92 of Groove is here! Our guest this month is a long-time friend of ours, and he’s an extraordinary bassist. Enjoy the conversation with Miles Mosley.

Rebecca Johnson Band: Shakey Ground
Bass Videos

Rebecca Johnson Band: Shakey Ground

Rebecca Johnson and her band hit the stage at The Beach Club Collaroy in Sydney, Australia, in July. She shared this video from the performance this week, with the band getting down on “Shakey Ground.”

Victor Wooten to Join Cory Wong on “Power Station” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Victor Wooten to Join Cory Wong on “Power Station” Tour

Victor Wooten is gearing up for a run of Bass Extremes tour dates with Steve Bailey and Derico Watson this month, but he’s also just dropped another big announcement: He’s joining Cory Wong for the “Power Station” Tour.

Keep It Groovy: Fast, Box Shuffle a la “I’m Tore Down”
Keep It Groovy

Keep It Groovy: Fast, Box Shuffle a la “I’m Tore Down”

In this bass lesson, Ryan Madora keeps it groovy with a fast-paced shuffle pattern that takes advantage of the “blues box.”

Level 42: “Children Say,” “The Spirit Is Free” and “Leaving Me Now” (Live)
Bass Videos

Level 42: “Children Say,” “The Spirit Is Free” and “Leaving Me Now” (Live)

At a studio session a few days ago, I had a conversation about bassists who double on vocals. That got me thinking about Mark King. Here’s Level 42 performing “Children Say, The Spirit Is Free” and “Leaving Me Now” live - showcasing King’s mastery.

Amanda Shires Releases “Take It Like A Man” with Jimbo Hart
New Albums

Amanda Shires Releases “Take It Like A Man” with Jimbo Hart

Singer/songwriter and violinist Amanda Shires has released her seventh studio album, “Take It Like A Man.” The record is a highly personal and vulnerable one, supported by the bass work of Jimbo Hart.

Death By Audio Introduces the Space Bender Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Death By Audio Introduces the Space Bender Pedal

Death By Audio has unveiled the Space Bender Chorus Modulator, a new pedal that “replicates and warps your signal into beautiful and organic transmissions from a dimension somewhere beyond linear time.”

Remco Hendriks: Funky Fretless Cortex Bass Experiment
Bass Videos

Remco Hendriks: Funky Fretless Cortex Bass Experiment

Remco Hendriks is back with another funky fretless bass experiment. In this new video, he works out his fretless Cortex bass with slides, double stops, ghost notes, lobster claw plucking, and percussive triplets.

Cannibal Corpse Announces North American Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Cannibal Corpse Announces North American Tour Dates

Start your neck stretches now, because there will be some serious headbanging going on this fall. Cannibal Corpse has announced a headlining tour with support from Dark Funeral, Immolation, and Black Anvil.

Bass of the Week: Baum Guitars Seye Adelekan Signature Pink Thunder Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Baum Guitars Seye Adelekan Signature Pink Thunder Bass

Gorillaz bassist Seye Adelekan recently teamed up with Baum Guitars to unveil the Thunder Bass. While the bass will be available as a model in their lineup, this week, we’re featuring his custom pink axe.