Archive for 2024 - Page 34

Touring can have plenty of highs and lows, which is something You Bred Raptors? bassist Peat Rains knows all too well. The band is back on the road again this summer and we’re happy to share his tour diary along the way. Here's Part 2.

Travis Dykes conducted an interesting experiment. He turned to Fiverr for a gospel bass challenge.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have released their 26th album, “Flight b741,” which they call a “back to basics” rock album. The group is known for their boundaryless experimentation and complex arrangements, but they stripped it all back for a bluesier sound.

Sterling by Music Man has launched two new instruments in their Intro Series, including one bass: the Intro Series StingRay. The new series aims to bring the classic bass design to a highly accessible price.

Victor’s Places shared this exciting video of Al Di Meola and his band performing live in Berlin. The clip features three tunes by the band, which includes Philippe Saisse on keyboards, Mike Pope on bass, Gumbi Ortiz on percussion, and Luis Alicea on drums.

The Mingus Big Band has been keeping bassist/composer Charles Mingus’ legacy going ever since his passing. The group celebrated what would have been his 100th birthday in 2022 with an album called “The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions Vol. 1,” and now the second edition is available.

EBG Instruments is already preparing for the Guitar Summit and the NAMM Show by assembling an arsenal of instruments. That includes this four-string EBG-4 Jigsaw in a Cerulean Blue Metallic finish, which is their signature body shape.

Ulysses Owens Jr. does cool things with songs. Drumeo offered up a new challenge for him: take Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box” and perform it with a jazz ensemble.

It’s a big year for Tony Levin. He’s gearing up for the highly anticipated BEAT tour, but he’s also just announced that he’s releasing a solo album next month, too. “Bringing It Down to the Bass” marks the bass icon’s seventh solo album and his first since 2007.

Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” is always a favorite tune for bassists to cover. Charles Berthoud does his thing with the bass line and a whole lot more.

This week’s top 10 reader-favorite list on No Treble includes plenty of bass gear, a full concert by Vulfpeck, Ryan’s latest “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Peat Rain’s 2024 tour diary, and more.

The Jaco Pastorius Archive dropped another live recording, and this one is special. Recorded in Italy in 1980, here’s Jaco performing his famous “Slang” solo. This one is different from a lot of versions you’ve heard.