Archive for 2024 - Page 7

The Jaco Pastorius Archive shared a newly discovered live recording of Jaco, recorded in either 1977 or 1978. This 63-minute recording was likely recorded at The Sting in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Swedish prog-metal giants Meshuggah have announced their return to North America with a new tour slated for the spring. They won't be alone. The band is bringing along fellow icons Cannibal Corpse and Carcass along for the ride.

Jukka Haavisto sent us an exciting video from his new "Live at Eclipse Jazz Club" album and performance. "'Opus nr. 8' is a vibrant example of controlled chaos, showcasing intricate riffs, interesting rhythms, and the signature interplay between Haavisto and his bandmates."

KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons is headed out on the road in 2025 with his eponymous solo band. Simmons is joined by guitarists Brent Woods and Zach Throne and drummer Brian Tichy.

Brian Wheat has always been a storyteller, whether through his bass lines with Tesla or his lens as a photographer. Known as the bassist for the multi-platinum rock band Tesla, Brian’s career spans decades. He's our guest for this month's Groove Podcast.

A couple of months ago, Lake Street Dive made an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson show in support of their latest album, "Good Together." "Help Is On The Way" is a soulful tune with horns and Bridget Kearney's rock-solid playing.

If you’re a fan of the bass and The Beatles, you’ll want to check this out. Bassist Jason Raso has released a new album called "Blue Jay Way" that features 12 Fab Four classics arranged for bass, vocals, drums, and trumpet.

You'd be surprised to know just how crucial blues music is for the development of most genres today. Ryan Madora shows us how to master blues bass with The Allman Brothers Band's "One Way Out."

Charles Berthoud and Bernth give us a preview of their tour battle with this video they call "Slap Bass vs. Slap Guitar."

Janek Gwizdala has published a new comprehensive book on learning the fundamentals of music. “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios” compiles methods and exercises for putting the musical alphabet to use.

G&L has added a new member to their Fullerton Deluxe family with the ASAT Bass. The new model puts the design, originally introduced in the late ’80s, into their USA-made deluxe series.

KEXP hosted The Headhunters back in September and just dropped some great videos from the session. Here’s the band performing “The Stunt Man,” with a solo by bassist Chris Severin.