Archive for July 2026 - Page 4
ZZ Top and Cheap Trick Add 2026 Tour Dates, Bringing Big Bass Energy to the Fall
ZZ Top and Cheap Trick have added Nashville, The Woodlands, and Irving dates to their 2026 tour, featuring Elwood Francis and Tom Petersson.
Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott Writes His Own Bass Line to KPop Demon Hunters on Scott’s Bass Lessons
Kevin Scott brings his Moollon bass to Scott’s Bass Lessons, where he hears KPop Demon Hunters for the first time and writes his own bass line.
Cindy Blackman Santana Announces Coherence With Felix Pastorius and Matt Garrison
Cindy Blackman Santana’s new album Coherence features Felix Pastorius and Matt Garrison. Hear “The Message Is Love” with Carlos Santana and Snoop Dogg.
Steve Swallow on “Winter Songs,” Creative Renewal, and the Art of Note Length
Steve Swallow reflects on Winter Songs, the first album he wrote in a single season, and how music sustained him through a period of profound loss.
Wes Stephenson’s Bass Tone is Massive on Mark Lettieri Group’s “Grillman”
Mark Lettieri Group revisits “Grillman” live, featuring Wes Stephenson’s deep pocket, smooth tone, and tasteful runs on bass.
Bruce Foxton Shares Parkinson’s Diagnosis: “I’m Determined” to Keep Playing
The Jam bassist Bruce Foxton has shared that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, though he remains committed to playing live as long as he can.
Mane KJ6 LA Edition Brings Lloyd Anderson’s Vision to a Six-String Bass
Mane Custom Bass teams with Boyz II Men bassist Lloyd Anderson for the KJ6 LA Edition, a 35-inch scale six-string with three Bartolini pickups and glow dots.
Throwback Thursday: J. Geils Band Tears Through “Love Itis” in Newly Unearthed TV Clip
J. Geils Band hits The Midnight Special with “Love Itis” in 1975, featuring Danny Klein on a Flying V bass and J. Geils on Flying V guitar.
EarthQuaker Devices Brings Back the Bellows Fuzz Driver in Limited Legacy Run
EarthQuaker Devices has revived the Bellows Fuzz Driver for a 1,000-unit Legacy run, delivering amp-like grit and bass-friendly full-frequency fuzz.
One Week Only: Save Up to $600 During Fender’s 4th of July Sale
Fender is celebrating the 4th of July with one week only savings up to $600 on select guitars, amps, accessories, parts, and more.
How Open Strings Can Make Your Blues Walking Bass Lines Smoother
Learn how to use open strings in a C blues walking bass line to improve fretboard navigation, create smoother position shifts, and add chromatic movement.
Watch Michael Pipoquinha Command the Stage at jazzahead! 2026
Michael Pipoquinha’s jazzahead! 2026 set features six string bass, vocals, and a powerful blend of Brazilian roots and Afro groove.