Archive for 2023 - Page 52
Fender Launches Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass
Fender has unveiled a new signature instrument for 2023 with the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass. The My Chemical Romance bassist’s new axe comes in a Silver Sparkle finish with a black painted headstock to match his style.
Martin DeGrace: Distopia
No Treble reader Martin DeGrace sent us his third video of his “All Bass Solo Project.” He covers a lot of ground in this sci-fi-inspired tune, “Distopia.”
Tool Announces 2023 Fall Tour Dates
Tool has announced a new North American tour that will include their first dates in Canada since 2019. The rock legends will hit the road this fall with six weeks of shows on top of their previously announced festival dates.
Call Her Thumpahlenah: An Interview with Nik West
Modern funk queen Nik West has worked with a who’s who of funk music. Her newest single continues that tradition with the Godfather of slap bass, Larry Graham. We caught up with Nik to get the scoop.
Prince Playing Bass: What’s My Name
It’s no secret that Prince was a unique musician. Having worked with some monster bassists, Prince was definitely one funky thumper himself! We catch a glimpse of that in this live performance of "What's My Name?"
Geezer Butler’s Memoir, “Into The Void,” Now Available
After much anticipation, Geezer Butler’s memoir “Into The Void” is now available. The bass legend covers his “birth, Black Sabbath, and beyond” over its 288 pages.
Playing Hammer-Ons on Bass In The Key Of E – Part 2
Here’s a quick follow-up to Ryan Madora’s previous “Keep It Groovy” lesson on hammer-ons in the key of E. Ryan reviews the basics of the technique and then adds a few new funky options to help build our groove.
Jeff Lorber (with Jimmy Haslip): Jazz Kitchen Performance
Jimmy Haslip currently holds the bass chair for the legendary Jeff Lorber Fusion group. Here they are at Jazz Kitchen, and Jimmy solos on the track “What’s The Deal?” from the “Prototype” album.
You Bred Raptors? Returns with “Lysine”
The NYC-based instrumental trio You Bred Raptors? has returned with their fifth full-length studio album, “Lysine.” Although writing for the album began during the pandemic, it was a rollercoaster to complete it.
KISS Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
KISS has added a handful of dates to the final leg of their North American “End of the Road” tour. The farewell run, which was launched in 2019 and put on hold during the pandemic, will be ending the iconic rock band’s career.
Tim Starace: “Natural Science” Bass and Keys Cover
The last time we featured a cover by Tim Starace, he was working hard at a bass, keys, and pedals cover of Rush’s “La Villa Strangiato.” Now he’s posted another, covering “Natural Science.”
Foo Fighters Grapple with Loss on “But Here We Are”
Dave Grohl planned to write an “insane prog-rock record” after 2021’s “Medicine at Midnight” before tragedy struck when drummer Taylor Hawkins died. They’ve just released their 11th studio album, “But Here We Are,” which deals with their monumental loss.