Archive for 2023 - Page 58
Philadelphia Orchestra Appoints Joseph Conyers as Principal Bassist
Last year, Harold “Hal” Robinson retired from his position as the principal bassist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, which he joined in 1995. Now the orchestra has announced the seat has been filled by the incredible Joseph Conyers.
In Memoriam: John Giblin
Another bass great has left us. John Giblin, who worked with artists like Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel, has died after an illness. He was 71 years old.
Talking Technique: Bass Octaves and Chromaticism with Slides and Hammer-Ons
In this video, Ari opens up the idea factory again: Octaves, chromaticism, peppered with slides and hammer-ons. These are tools to make your grooves to come alive!
Remco Hendriks: Galactic Fretless Funk Bass Grooves
Remco Hendriks just dropped a new video, and in this one, he pulls out all the stops (and pedals).
Steve Lawson Unveils Double Solo Album, “Time Stops”
Steve Lawson has announced a new double solo album that will mark a new shift in his writing. He tracked “Time Stops” in California while he was in the U.S. for the NAMM Show.
Bass of the Week: Wahlbrink Ray Bass
We’ve featured a few Wahlbrink instruments before, and they’ve typically feature bodies with dramatic features. This week we’re checking out a custom bass that shows they can nail the traditional styles, too.
Gudics Twins with Federico Malaman: More Bass Per Favore
It’s always exciting to see a new Gudics Twins video, and this one has something extra. Martin Gudics sent us their latest video, which features Federico Malaman on “More Bass Per Favore.”
Duff McKagan Releases Solo EP, “This Is The Song”
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with a new EP called “This Is The Song.”
Weekly Top 10: May 6-12, 2023
Time for the roundup we love to share: the Top 10 reader favorite stories for the week. Here’s the list for May 6-12, 2023.
The Winery Dogs: Breakthrough
The Winery Dogs dropped a new video this week from their new album, “III.” “Breakthrough” is one of my favorite tracks from the album, and Billy Sheehan and the guys put together a great video to go with it.
Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp Open for Registration
Registration for Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp is now open. The three-day event will be held August 11th through the 13th at the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue in Philadelphia.
Ken Smith Basses Move Production Back To Pennsylvania
Four years after announcing a partnership with Brubaker Guitars, Ken Smith Basses has announced that they will be resuming the production of their own USA-made basses.