Archive for 2023 - Page 36

Here’s another great video by the Playing For Change Band performing live at Billboard Live in Osaka, Japan. In this clip, the band takes on the Ray Charles classic, “A Fool For You.”

Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges, and Mike Watt have teamed up once again for a second album as mssv. The band toured heavily behind 2020’s “Main Steam Stop Valve,” and they’re not changing anything for their upcoming record.

Marusczyk and Bass Upfront have teamed up to introduce a Bass Upfront signature model. Based on the company’s Frog Omega, the bass was designed with Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin.

Frowin Ickler sent in today’s video, and it is impressive. Here’s his solo bass performance of “Intercontinental Raga,” inspired by John McLaughlin’s Shakti project. The Jens Schönitz acoustic bass sounds fantastic too.

Cattle Decapitation will be covering North America once again as they’ve announced the Terrasitic Infestation headlining tour.

In this edition of No Treble’s Wonder Women series, we will examine the extraordinary musical path of bassist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter Esperanza Spalding.

Charles Berthoud took Linkin Park’s “In The End” and made it unique. Joined by guitarist Bernth, Charles navigates the song using many techniques.

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has revealed he’s working on another book. In a post on social media, he reported that he’s working on a new project and an animated show that includes music.

Edisto Island, South Carolina residents will be “Dancing in the Streets” after they rename a road for hometown hero James Jamerson.

On July 4th, Nate Smith, Cory Wong, and Victor Wooten performed at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Here’s a great clip of the trio during that performance (with an extended drum solo by Smith).

The Allman Family Revival tour is back for 2023 with some very special guests. Although the Allman Betts Band is usually anchored by Berry Duane Oakley (son of Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), the group will be anchored by Tal Wilkenfeld for this outing.

EarthQuaker Devices has expanded its pedal lineup with the Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine. The “tri-dimensional” aspect of the pedal refers to its three-mode reverb, which can save and recall six presets.