Weekly Top 10: March 11-17, 2023
Time for your weekly recap from the world of bass, aka the top 10 reader favorites.
Here’s your top 10 list for the week of March 11-17, 2023.
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1. Rush: Subdivisions (Remixed & Remastered From Multitracks)
Damon Deluca commented on the video we shared by StickHits and their remastered soundcheck video of Rush in 2012. Damon shared StickHits’ impressive remix and remaster video of Rush’s “Subdivisions.”
2. Bass of the Week: John Jowitt’s Bogart Bass Sport IV
Bassist and pillar of the prog rock community John Jowitt wrote in to share his new Bogart bass, and we’re sure glad he did. This Sport IV model marks his seventh bass since meeting luthier Stefan Hess in 1996.
3. Felix Pastorius To Join Cindy Blackman-Santana on Spring Tour
Percussionist Cindy Blackman-Santana is heading out on the road with her band this spring for a tour that will go coast to coast. The low end for the whole run will be handled by Felix Pastorius.
4. Keep It Groovy: Learn Major Triads and Make Them Groove (Key Of A)
In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora takes a look at major triad shapes on the bass and figures out how to transform them from an exercise to a groove.
5. Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (February 2023)
February might be the shortest month, but that didn’t stop us from packing in some incredible videos featuring talented people from the low end. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the month.
6. Fodera Unveils 40th Anniversary Emperor Deluxe Bass
Fodera Guitars is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a limited run of basses. The 40th Anniversary Emperor Deluxe will come in four- and five-string versions and will be available through their dealer network.
7. Reader Spotlight: Tim Coletti
Meet Tim Coletti, a 40-year veteran of the low end. Tim started on air drums before saving up to buy a Rickenbacker 4001. Here’s his story...
8. Adam “Nolly” Getgood Returns for “Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre”
The progressive metal heroes of Periphery have returned with a new album, “Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre.” The band once again recruited former member Adam “Nolly” Getgood to co-produce the album as well as play bass.
9. Black Caesar: An Interview with Russell Hall
Although many know him for his astounding jazz playing, Russell Hall is a bassist that can’t be put into one category. We caught up with him to discuss his new album, “Black Caesar,” and a whole lot more.
10. Evan Marien and Dana Hawkins Return with “Elysian”
Buckle up: Evan Marien and Dana Hawkins have teamed up for another EvanxDana album, and they’ve brought some friends along for the ride. The bass and drum duo’s “Elysian” has a wide variety of guests.
