Rare 1985 Stevie Ray Vaughan Footage, Oteil’s Dire Wolf Bass & More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
Welcome back to No Treble’s Top 10 bass stories of the week. Here’s what you missed:
Our most-read article was rare footage from a 1985 Stevie Ray Vaughan concert at the Capitol Theatre, with the great Tommy Shannon laying down some serious fire. The entire show was electric, but if you only have time for one song, make it “Life Without You.”
Next up was another vintage clip of an all-star band backing up Joe Cocker as he belted out “The Letter.” Queen bassist John Deacon locked in tight with Phil Collins on drums. Other highlights this week include the story behind Oteil Burbridge’s one-of-a-kind Dire Wolf Bass, a custom bass by Balkun Guitars, and a beginner’s guide to bass solos from Ryan Madora.
1. Rare HD Release of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1985 Capitol Theatre Show Featuring Bass Great Tommy Shannon
2. Just Released: The Night Joe Cocker, John Deacon, Brian May & Phil Collins Lit Up the 1988 Prince’s Trust Gala
3. GD60: The Story Behind Oteil Burbridge’s One-of-a-Kind “Dire Wolf Bass” by Asher Guitars
4. Balkun Guitars and Zak Schenck Team Up a Primus-Inspired, Jazz Bass–Fueled Custom Creation
5. Just Released: Tony Levin Shines in King Crimson’s 1982 Munich Performance of “Indiscipline”
6. Marcus Miller, John Scofield, & Louis Cato Light Up Colbert Stage with “Black Man Blues”
7. Beginner Bass Solo Guide: Scales, Phrasing, and Articulation Made Simple
8. Oteil Burbridge to Auction Signed “Mission Control” Bass Played at GD60 and The Sphere
9. Watch: Leprous Transforms “Take On Me” With Brooding, Bass-Driven Intensity
10. Limited-Edition Jackson CB1A Bass Joins the Pure Metal Series with Fishman Fluence Punch
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
