Archive for September 2023 - Page 8
Paul Wilson Quits Snow Patrol
After 18 years in the band, Paul Wilson has left Snow Patrol. Founder and frontman Gary Lightbody made the announcement on Instagram, where he also revealed that drummer Johnny Quinn has quit.
Gibson Introduces Vintage Thunderbird Bass Pickup Reissue
Gibson has launched a bevy of pickups in the Gibson Pickup Shop Collection, and among the 22 offerings is one bass model. The Thunderbird Bass Reissue houses a period-correct T-Bird pickup under a chrome cover.
Vulfpeck: Too Hot In L.A. (Vulfmix)
Woody Goss and Jeremy Daly take the spotlight in Vulfpeck’s remix video (or Vulfmix) of “Too Hot In L.A.” Joe Dart’s bass is so deep and funky, and we love seeing Woody do his thing for the video.
Wes Stephenson Grooves Hard on Mark Lettieri’s “Out By Midnight: Live at the Iridium”
Mark Lettieri led a solo tour earlier this year to share his music and his killer band, which includes Jason “JT Thomas on drums, Daniel Porter on keyboards, and Wes Stephenson on bass. Now he’s released an album from the trek.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in August 2023
Bass gear news in August generated a lot of views on No Treble. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the month.
Blow Them All To Pieces: A Bass Playthrough and Interview with Suzy Starlite
Starlite & Campbell have just released their third studio album, “STARLITE.ONE.” We’re happy to present a bass playthrough for the new song “Blow Them All Away” and interview with bassist Suzy Starlite.
Nate Smith: “Simon F-15” (with Victor Wooten, Cory Wong, and Ariel Posen)
I can’t get enough of the videos from Nate Smith’s performance at Gesu Music Hall in Montreal, which took place on July 4th. Here’s Smith performing “Simon F-15” with Victor Wooten, Cory Wong, and Ariel Posen.