Archive for October 2023 - Page 7

Bassist Jon Kennedy, who was an early member of Cradle of Filth, has died after a car accident. He was 46 years old.

Australian grindcore masters King Parrot returned to North America this summer for a tour. We caught up with Slatts Everyday before a performance to get the scoop on the tour, how King Parrot connected with Philip Anselmo, his bass gear, and touring advice.

It’s always a good day when a new Lake Street Dive video drops. Madison Cunningham joined the band for this re-imagined version of “Neighbor Song.” Bridget Kearney puts down the perfect bass line behind this chill tune.

Paul McCartney has launched a new podcast with poet Paul Muldoon called “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics.” The podcast is a chance for the friends to dig into the bassist and songwriter’s life and songs.

If the electric bass had a pantheon, Mike Watt would undoubtedly have his own shrine. He’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.

It is always a good day when I see a new video from Meshell Ndegeocello and her “The Omnichord Real Book” album. Here’s Ndegeocello and her band, which includes bassist Chris Bruce, performing “The Atlantiques.”

There’s a rockabilly reunion coming next year, as Lee Rocker has confirmed that the Stray Cats are planning their first shows since 2019. Rocker is gearing up for the reunion by taking his own band out on the road this fall.

Ashdown has been rolling out loads of new bass gear this summer, and they’re not done. They’ve just unveiled the Ashdown Pro DI pedal, which they say was designed to meet the needs of the “new” touring bass player.

Federico Malaman shared music from a new project he’s working on with Dario Chiazzolino and Max Furian. The group, known as The Abstrucks, released their first single, “I Am Ready.”

After announcing a UK book tour, fans didn’t have to wait long for Geddy Lee to unveil his North American appearances. The “My Effin’ Life In Conversation” tour is coming to the U.S. and Canada.

Paul Thompson recently discovered a gem of a bass solo played by (then) 21-year-old John Patitucci in 1981. In this episode of “From The Bottom,” he breaks down that solo - and more.

Recorded live during the taping of “Norah Jones Is Playing Along Podcast,” here’s a jam by some stellar musicians. Christian McBride and Questlove join Jones for this performance of “Why Am I Treated So Bad.”