Archive for May 2023 - Page 5
Remco Hendriks: Galactic Fretless Funk Bass Grooves
Remco Hendriks just dropped a new video, and in this one, he pulls out all the stops (and pedals).
Steve Lawson Unveils Double Solo Album, “Time Stops”
Steve Lawson has announced a new double solo album that will mark a new shift in his writing. He tracked “Time Stops” in California while he was in the U.S. for the NAMM Show.
Bass of the Week: Wahlbrink Ray Bass
We’ve featured a few Wahlbrink instruments before, and they’ve typically feature bodies with dramatic features. This week we’re checking out a custom bass that shows they can nail the traditional styles, too.
Gudics Twins with Federico Malaman: More Bass Per Favore
It’s always exciting to see a new Gudics Twins video, and this one has something extra. Martin Gudics sent us their latest video, which features Federico Malaman on “More Bass Per Favore.”
Duff McKagan Releases Solo EP, “This Is The Song”
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with a new EP called “This Is The Song.”
Weekly Top 10: May 6-12, 2023
Time for the roundup we love to share: the Top 10 reader favorite stories for the week. Here’s the list for May 6-12, 2023.
The Winery Dogs: Breakthrough
The Winery Dogs dropped a new video this week from their new album, “III.” “Breakthrough” is one of my favorite tracks from the album, and Billy Sheehan and the guys put together a great video to go with it.
Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp Open for Registration
Registration for Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp is now open. The three-day event will be held August 11th through the 13th at the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue in Philadelphia.
Ken Smith Basses Move Production Back To Pennsylvania
Four years after announcing a partnership with Brubaker Guitars, Ken Smith Basses has announced that they will be resuming the production of their own USA-made basses.
Maceo Parker & WDR Big Band: Isn’t She Lovely
WDR Big Band dropped this video a week ago from a 2017 session with sax legend Maceo Parker and special guests Carroll V. Dashiell and Cora Coleman. They perform “Isn't She Lovely,” and it is wonderful.
Stu Hamm Announces New Album, “Hold Fast”
Stu Hamm has announced a new solo album and he’s asking for fans to help make it happen. “Hold Fast” is set to be the most prog-rock material the bassist has ever written or released, he says.
Genzler Amplification Announces Bass Array Series 2 Bass Cabinets
Genzler Amplification has unveiled the revamp of their Bass Array cabinets. The new Series 2 line is based on their original designs and features all new Italian-designed neodymium loudspeakers.