Archive for March 2024 - Page 2

This lesson focuses on one of the most popular eight-bar blues tunes, “Key To The Highway.” It features a shuffle feel, much like the version from Derek & The Dominos.

Berklee’s “unCOVER Challenge” is a cool concept. In this episode, four musicians (Marley Striem on bass, Paulina Romano on guitar, Paul Vanier on keys, and Kristýna Sibinská on drums) set out to perform “Megalovania” from the video game, “Undertale.”

Duff McKagan has added onto his intimate third solo album with “Lighthouse (Expanded Edition).” The new collection is available now digitally and features eight new tracks plus three live performance videos captured last December at Easy Street Records.

Trickfish Amplification’s booth at NAMM this year was buzzing due to a new amp and a new range of pedals. Now we have the full scoop of the stompbox lineup, which includes the VCA Compressor, the Overdrive Preamp, External Preamp (EPA), and the Signal Filter.

Remco Hendriks is getting super funky in this “Funk Rock Bass Grooves” video, where he runs his Cortex bass through three Seamoon FX pedals.

After serving as its bassist for 21 years, Ricky Phillips has left Styx. He shared the news on Facebook, stating that after a long career it was time to take a breather.

Bass Upfront’s David Sutkin has an astounding bass collection. We’ve taken a look at two of his Stradi basses before, but he’s just shared his latest addition to the lot. The Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant” is the first one to land in the U.S.

Rick Beato interviewed Mohini Dey, and this segment is all about pedals. Mohini breaks down her each pedal, how it works, and how they contribute to her sound.

Colin Greenwood of Radiohead has announced a new book of photography documenting the band between 2003 and 2016. “How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead” gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the highly influential band.

SFJAZZ presents year round jazz concerts, festivals, and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA. On March 15, 2024, Marcus Miller and his band took the stage. In this clip, the band performs Miller’s 1981 composition, “Run for Cover.”

This week’s top 10 reader-favorite stories on No Treble are chock full of bass goodness. This top 10 includes the exciting news of the new band Beat with Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai, a breakdown of the Brothers Johnson’s “Stomp!”, new bass gear, and more.

Lollar Pickups has introduced a new set called the DC J-Bass, which they describe as a “dual coil twist on the well-known and well-loved Jazz Bass pickup design.” The new design is hum-canceling while also offering a hotter and fuller-bodied Jazz Bass sound.