Archive for 2024 - Page 47

Yannis Papadopoulos sent us a video of a jazz guitar trio he has with two friends, guitarist George Dafnos and drummer Panagiotis Themas. Here's their version of the bossa nova song “Meditação,” written by Antônio Carlos Jobim.

One of the most exciting tours of the year is BEAT, which will feature Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai performing music from King Crimson’s ’80s era. The band scheduled a run from September 12th to November 10th, but now they’ve announced a whole new leg due to popular demand.

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has had several projects over the years, and now he’s unveiled a new one. His new group, Bona Fide Band, features himself on bass with Screaming Trees drummer Mark Pickerel, vocalists Jillian Raye and Jennifer Johnson, and guitarist Kathy Moore.

The Playing for Change Band took the stage at the Byron Bay Bluesfest and performed a remarkable cover of “When the Levee Breaks.”

Whenever Tim Lefebvre, Nate Smith, and Jason Lindner get together, it’s magic. The experimental trio’s sonic explorations are pushing the envelope of improvised music. That’s why you’d better be sure to catch them on their upcoming tour.

Welcome to the final chapter of our Wonder Women interview series with Becky Baldwin. Becky discusses her recent Mercyful Fate tour, explores her evolution as a musician, uncovers the intriguing story behind her main bass, and much more!

Saxophonist Randal Clark paid tribute to the great David Sanborn, who passed away on May 12th. Clark enlisted bassist Jimmy Haslip, keyboardist Scott Kinsey, and drummer Zach Danziger to perform “A Tear For Crystal,” written by Sanborn and Marcus Miller.

After the tragic passing of bassist Trish Doan in 2017, Kittle drummer Mercedes Lander stated she was unsure of the band’s future. The resurgence of nu metal a few years later would bring them back together. Former bassist Ivana “Ivy” Jenkins (née Vujic) is back in the fold.

Get ready to work up a sweat, because Joe Hubbard has launched a new instructional book. “Intense Bass Warm-Up Guide” aims to help elevate your technique while getting you ready for the gig.

Remco Hendriks got a new Stradi bass, and he’s clearly digging it. Plus, he’s giving us a first-hand look with this new video.

Lake Street Dive has released their new album, “Good Together,” which expands on their sound as each member contributed to the music in its earliest stages. They gathered in drummer Mike Calabrese’s Vermont home to work together from the beginning.

A decade after its introduction, Kala’s California U-Bass is getting a facelift. The solid-body, ukulele-sized bass has been updated to a “more adjustable version of the instrument that maintains its stylistic and tonal integrity.”