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Tedeschi Trucks Band: “Anyhow” & “Statesboro Blues” (Live at Red Rocks)
Bass Videos

Tedeschi Trucks Band: “Anyhow” & “Statesboro Blues” (Live at Red Rocks)

Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage at Red Rocks on July 29th, and cameras were rolling. Here’s the band, anchored by Brandon Boone, performing “Anyhow” and “Statesboro Blues.”

Moto Fukushima Releases Jaw-Dropping Solo Album, “Songs Belong To The Night”
New Albums

Moto Fukushima Releases Jaw-Dropping Solo Album, “Songs Belong To The Night”

House of Waters bassist Moto Fukushima has just returned with his second solo album. “Songs Belong to the Night” showcases his prowess and musicality on the six-string bass by making it the focus. In fact, it’s the only thing on the album.

Fender Custom Shop Unveils California Streetwoods Collection Basses
Basses

Fender Custom Shop Unveils California Streetwoods Collection Basses

The Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilders are tasked with creating a special set of instruments each year that focus on a central theme. This year, they’ve unveiled the California Streetwood Collection, utilizing wood acquired by Street Tree Revival.

Victor Wooten and Gregg Bissonette: A Night of Percussion & Bass
Bass Videos

Victor Wooten and Gregg Bissonette: A Night of Percussion & Bass

In April, Victor Wooten and Gregg Bissonette took the stage at Canyon High School. Joined by students, here’s the full performance.

Mark Deutsch Plays the Bazantar on Duo Album With JD Parran
New Albums

Mark Deutsch Plays the Bazantar on Duo Album With JD Parran

Mark Deustch and JD Parran have joined forces to release “California Street Sessions.” The album is a “sonic exploration” featuring free improvisation, with Parran on contralto clarinet and Deutsch on the Bazantar.

Bass of the Week: LeCompte Electric Bass SHR-4 Short Scale Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: LeCompte Electric Bass SHR-4 Short Scale Bass

Bud LeCompte of LeCompte Electric Bass just shared his latest creation, and it stopped me in my tracks. This SHR-4 has an offset body and neck design for a retro feel while having a fresh style.

Postmodern Jukebox with Wild Bill: Stayin’ Alive
Bass Videos

Postmodern Jukebox with Wild Bill: Stayin’ Alive

Postmodern Jukebox was joined by Nashville bassist/vocalist Wild Bill for a fun “ragtime-meets-rockabilly country/western remake” of The Bee Gees’ tune, “Stayin’ Alive.”

Linus Klausenitzer Announces Solo Debut Album
New Albums

Linus Klausenitzer Announces Solo Debut Album

After years as a member of bands like Obsidious, Obscura, and Alkaloid, Linus Klausenitzer has announced his debut solo album. "Tulpa" is a musical odyssey through time inspired by the 1873 German book "Die Sphinx" by Emil Besetzny.

Weekly Top 10: August 5-11, 2023
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: August 5-11, 2023

Time for your weekly roundup of the most popular stories on No Treble. This week’s reader-favorite list includes gear, the late, great James Jamerson being honored, a Wonder Woman feature on Esperanza Spalding, and more.

Polyphia: Live at The Factory in Deep Ellum
Bass Videos

Polyphia: Live at The Factory in Deep Ellum

Polyphia’s “Remember That You Will Die” is a record that stayed on my turntable a lot after its release. So I was glad to see the band drop this full concert video from their performance at The Factory in Deep Ellum.

Suzi Quatro and KT Tunstall Team Up for “Face to Face”
New Albums

Suzi Quatro and KT Tunstall Team Up for “Face to Face”

In a pairing of rock royalty, Suzi Quatro and KT Tunstall have teamed up for a new album called “Face To Face” featuring original duets. As usual, Quatro delivers powerful vocals matched by her powerful bass lines.

Solar Guitars Adds Two New Type AB Basses
Basses

Solar Guitars Adds Two New Type AB Basses

Solar Guitars has added a pair of new basses to its lineup with the AB1.4ROP and the AB1.5BOP. The new models are described as the top tier of the Type AB Bass range.