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Weekly Top 10: December 3-9, 2022
Here’s your weekly roundup of the reader-favorite stories on No Treble. Here's the top 10 list for December 3-9, 2022.
Karina Rykman with Mike Gordon: City Kids
Karina Rykman has been covering the East Coast on her latest winter tour. On December 3rd, she performed in Burlington, Vermont, and welcomed Phish bassist Mike Gordon onto the stage for an extended version of “City Kids.”
Tower of Power Celebrates 55 Years with 2023 Tour
Oakland’s finest soul band, Tower of Power, has announced a winter tour for 2023 to celebrate the band’s 55th anniversary. The band is still led by Emilio Castillo, who founded the group in 1968 with his brother Jack Castillo, Stephen “Doc” Kupka, and bassist Francis “Rocco” Prestia.
Gear Review: Mesa/Boogie D-350 Compact Bass Amp
Mesa/Boogie amps are known for their powerful, muscular tone – some are also renowned for their weight. We picked up the new lightweight D-350 Compact Bass Amp to see how much punch this little amp could pack.
The Winery Dogs: Xanadu
The Winery Dogs recently announced a new album is coming. Yesterday, they dropped the video for their first single. Here’s Billy Sheehan, Richie Kotzen, and Mike Portnoy performing “Xanadu” from “III.”
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2023 World Tour
Red Hot Chili Peppers will be crossing the globe in 2023 with a new world tour. Flea and the gang will be making appearances at festivals as well as performing stadium concerts with a killer rotating cast of support acts.
Fred Armisen Announces “Comedy for Bass Players, But Everyone is Welcome”
Comedian Fred Armisen has a deep history with music. The SNL and Portlandia star was a drummer before an actor. In 2018 he released a special called “Standup for Drummers,” and in 2023, he’ll be turning his attention to the low end.
Charvel Unveils Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV
After unveiling a custom shop signature bass earlier this year, Charvel has introduced a production line bass for Anthrax and Helmet bassist Frank Bello.
Karl Clews: Songbird
Christine McVie’s “Songbird” is one of my all-time favorite songs. Karl Clews pays tribute to McVie, who passed away on November 30th, with this beautiful all-bass arrangement.
NOFX Releases “Double Album”
NOFX has followed up last year’s “Single Album” with the appropriately titled “Double Album.” The playful title also carries in spirit into the music’s subject matter, with Fat Mike saying that it isn’t a serious album.
Lorenzo Feliciati: Five Bass Lines You Should Know
Lorenzo Feliciati is one of my favorite players because he has total control of the instrument with exciting creativity that really draws you into his music. We picked Feliciati’s brain about the essential bass lines that everyone should know.
Weather Report: Where The Moon Goes (Live, 1984)
Wayne Shorter shared this video recently, and it brought back a lot of great memories. Weather Report (with Victor Bailey) took the stage on September 27, 1984, in Tokyo. Here’s the band performing Zawinul’s “Where The Moon Goes.”