Archive for 2026 - Page 10
At Red Rocks Vulfpeck Brings the Party While Joe Dart Brings the Pocket
Vulfpeck hits Red Rocks and opens with Dean Town as Joe Dart delivers a deep pocket and a rare Aguilar and GK rig twist.
Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Goes Deep on Debut Solo Album “Bridge to Resolution”
Shane Embury has announced his debut solo album, Bridge to Resolution, and shared the first single, “Spasm Prayer.” The album arrives June 26.
A Faster Way to Play Octaves: The Thumb and Index String Crossing Technique
Struggling with fast octave lines? This thumb and index bass technique makes string crossing smoother, faster, and more ergonomic.
Stefan Lessard Turns an Extended “Crush” into Pure Feel with Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band open up “Crush” in this extended live version, with Stefan Lessard delivering a deep, steady groove on Music Man bass.
Gene Simmons Expands 2026 Solo Tour With New West Coast Shows
Gene Simmons has added three West Coast solo tour dates for July 2026, with support from Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford, and Quiet Riot on select shows.
Sadowsky Debuts MetroExpress 6-String Bass Line with Modern and Vintage J/J Models
Sadowsky has introduced its MetroExpress 6-string bass line after two years of prototyping, with Modern and Vintage J/J models developed with input from Steve Bailey.
Donny Benét Channels Pure Groove on “Horses” with a Vintage Fretless Music Man
In this studio session, Donny Benét uses a vintage fretless Music Man to shape “Horses,” proving a simple groove with the right feel can carry everything.
Doug Irwin Dies at 76: Master Guitar Builder Also Left His Mark on Bass History
Doug Irwin, the legendary luthier behind Jerry Garcia’s Wolf, Tiger, Rosebud, and more, has died at 76. He also left a lasting mark on bass history.
Bass of the Week: Devon Bass J6 Modern Stuns with Dye-Stabilized Boxwood Burl
Devon Smullen’s J6 Modern pairs a vivid dye-stabilized boxwood burl top with Bartolini dual-coil pickups, a Gregory 18-volt preamp, and premium custom details.
Ellefson-Soto Take On FEAR and Elvis Presley in Two Surprise New Covers
David Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto have released two new Ellefson-Soto covers, taking on FEAR’s “IDCAY” and Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock.”
A New Chapter for Rush Begins With a Old Song: “Finding My Way” Live
Rush open a new chapter at the Juno Awards, debuting Anika Nilles on drums with a powerful return to their 1974 track “Finding My Way.”
Miroslav Vitous Returns with First ECM Album as Leader in a Decade, “Mountain Call”
Miroslav Vitous has returned with "Mountain Call", his first ECM album as a leader in a decade, featuring Jack DeJohnette, Michel Portal, and Esperanza Spalding.