Archive for May 2023 - Page 2
JAM Pedals Announce Limited Edition “BassTheWorld” Red Muck
JAM Pedals unveiled a redesign of their Red Muck fuzz in collaboration with Gregor Fris of BassTheWorld. Limited to 100 units, the pedal has a special House of Kolor finish and was hand-painted by a prominent automobile paint artist in Greece.
Cory Wong (with Trousdale): Golden (Live at The Palace Theater)
Cory Wong and his band always deliver some big music and big sounds. On March 5, they took things to new levels with the additional of Trousdale. Here they are performing “Golden,” with bass guru Sonny T laying it down.
In Memoriam: Mark Adams
More sad news to share this week. Original Saint Vitus bassist Mark Adams has passed away. A cause has not been announced, though he had long battled Parkinson’s disease. He was 64 years old.
From the Bottom: Breaking Down Flea’s Top 3 Favorite Bass Lines
Flea tweeted his top three favorite bass lines a few weeks ago, and Paul Thompson is here to share his picks and break down each one. Flea’s list includes some iconic synth, electric, and upright bass lines.
Scary Goldings with Will Lee: Professor Vicarious
It’s always a great day when a new video by Scary Goldings comes out. Will Lee joins the band for a live performance of “Professor Vicarious,” making it every more exciting. Dig Will’s solos!
In Memoriam: Chas Newby
Chas Newby, one of the last former Beatles, has died at the age of 81. The news was shared with us by his son, Steve Newby, who called his father a great man and good bass player.
Wonder Women: Trish Doan
This month’s edition of Wonder Women features Trish Doan, a Canadian musician and former bassist for Kittie. In addition to bass, she played guitar since age 13 and was the lead guitarist in the band Her in London, Ontario.
Rick Beato: The Chuck Rainey Interview
Rick Beato has one of the most informative channels on Youtube. In this interview, he sits down with bass legend Chuck Rainey.
In Memoriam: Bill Lee
Jazz bassist Bill Lee has passed away at the age of 94. The news was confirmed by his son, film director Spike Lee.
Playing Hammer-Ons on Bass In The Key Of E – Part 1
In this lesson, Ryan Madora breaks down the technique of hammering-on. A quintessential element of bass technique, this focuses on our fretting hand and adds plenty of groove to any bass line.
Jeff Beck Tribute: Going Down
Two days ago, an incredible lineup of musicians got together at the Royal Albert Hall to pay tribute to Jeff Beck. Two bassists were on hand, including Rhonda Smith and Nathan East. Here’s the closing song of the night, “Going Down.”
Dave Matthews Band Releases “Walk Around The Moon”
Dave Matthews Band has released their 10th studio album, entitled Walk Around The Moon. The record was written and recorded by the band members starting in 2020, and the trading of music back and forth led to a rather broad range of sounds. The album marks the first without violinist Boyd Tinsley as well as the first with keyboardist Buddy...