Archive for August 2025 - Page 6
Just Released: The Night Joe Cocker, John Deacon, Brian May & Phil Collins Lit Up the 1988 Prince’s Trust Gala
Newly released footage shows Joe Cocker with John Deacon, Brian May and Phil Collins performing a fiery version of The Letter in 1988.
From Portastudio to Pedalboard: JHS 424 Gain Stage Delivers Vintage-Inspired Tone
JHS’s 424 Gain Stage brings the vintage tone of the TASCAM Portastudio to your pedalboard, offering lo-fi warmth for bass, guitar, and studio work.
Funk Veterans Unite: Rodney “Skeet” Curtis Anchors “When the Juice Ran Out” with The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
Bassist Rodney "Skeet" Curtis joins funk legends in The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown’s 'When the Juice Ran Out,' a groove-driven warning for our digital age.
Pops Magellan Turns Up the Heat with Second EastWest Studios Session, “Deep Thoughts”
The groove is not from Earth. Pops Magellan’s second EastWest Studios drop, “Deep Thoughts,” features Noa Kahn in a funk-jazz orbit.
Joe Hubbard’s “Mastering Triad Pair Lines” Brings New Vocabulary to Jazz Bass Soloing
Joe Hubbard’s new book introduces advanced triad pair concepts to help bassists expand their jazz soloing skills and harmonic vocabulary.
Terry Welty on the Road with Foreigner and Jeff Pilson’s Bass Setup
Terry Welty walks Kevin Johnson through Jeff Pilson’s prized basses and the live rig that keeps Foreigner’s groove locked in every night.
Balkun Guitars and Zak Schenck Team Up a Primus-Inspired, Jazz Bass–Fueled Custom Creation
Balkun Guitars teams up with Zak Schenck for a custom bass blending Primus flair, Jazz Bass tradition, and striking gold details.
Rare HD Release of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1985 Capitol Theatre Show Featuring Bass Great Tommy Shannon
Newly released HD footage captures Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 1985 Capitol Theatre show with Tommy Shannon delivering masterful bass lines.
Harley Flanagan’s Life Story Streams in “Wired for Chaos” as Cro-Mags Hit the Road
Harley Flanagan’s story unfolds in ‘Wired for Chaos,’ streaming for a limited time, as Cro-Mags set out on a September tour.
GD60: The Story Behind Oteil Burbridge’s One-of-a-Kind “Dire Wolf Bass” by Asher Guitars
Oteil Burbridge’s “Dire Wolf Bass” made waves at GD60, blending Garcia’s Wolf guitar legacy with Asher Guitars’ stunning craftsmanship.
Just Released: Tony Levin Shines in King Crimson’s 1982 Munich Performance of “Indiscipline”
Watch Tony Levin drive King Crimson’s 1982 Munich “Indiscipline” with commanding Chapman Stick lines in this just-released live clip.
This Week’s Top Stories: From Nikki Sixx’s Stage-Played Basses to a 62-Fret Microtonal Beast
From Nikki Sixx’s stage-played basses to a 62-fret microtonal build and Bach-inspired warmups, here are this week’s top bass stories.