Archive for 2023 - Page 71

Multi-instrumentalist Nate Wood has been shocking us with his musicality for years. Now he’s released an album, “Step Aside,” with the solo project, aka fOUR, where he plays everything at once – bass, drums, analog synths, and vocals.

Positive Grid has expanded its Spark lineup of portable amps with the Spark GO. The pocket-sized guitar/bass amplifier and Bluetooth speaker feature smart app integration for a variety of tones and practice tools.

One of my favorite bass players, Clark Sims, dropped another vid at Norman’s Rare guitars. He’s joined by funk master Marcus Machado, and they are just KILLING these vintage Fenders!

Grooves will abound this summer as Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire will team up for the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour. Richie will be joined by Ethan Farmer, while Earth, Wind & Fire continues to be anchored by Verdine White.

Drummer and composer Kendrick Scott has released a new album. “Corridors” features a trio with saxophonist Walter Smith III and bassist Reuben Rogers.

Donny Hathaway’s “Live” album is an essential one for bassists. Of course, one of the highlights is the landmark bass solo by Willie Weeks on “Voices Inside (Everything is Everything).” Here’s Weeks recreating the solo in a live performance.

After unveiling extensive European dates earlier this year, Peter Gabriel has announced the first round of North American shows for 2023. Gabriel and his band, featuring Tony Levin, will begin in Canada before heading to the U.S.

Darkglass Electronics has added a new pedal to its lineup with the Darkglass Noise Gate. Designed with simplicity in mind, the single-knob stompbox quickly cleans up your signal.

Charles Berthoud joined Polyphia for this “jamming version” video of the tune “Playing God” from the band’s latest album, “Remember That You Will Die.

U2 has re-recorded and reimagined forty songs from their extensive catalog for the new album, “Songs of Surrender.” Curated and produced by guitarist The Edge, the collection includes completely new versions of their songs.

In this episode of From the Bottom, Paul Thompson digs into the music of Charlie Parker, aka “Bird.” Bird’s library of music is essential for all musicians, including the five specific aspects that make his compositions exceptional.

Gerald Veasley is a monster on the 6-string bass. We’re going back to Jazz Jams 2014 for this one. Veasley kicks the set off with one of my favorite tunes, “Valdez In The Country,” which also comes with a killer drum solo.