Archive for 2026 - Page 18
The Week in Bass: Historic Jazz Bass Drama, Prog-Jazz Heat, and Boutique Craftsmanship
Bootsy Collins’ 1969 Fender Jazz Bass is back on the market, the Spirit Fingers Trio delivers a blazing performance, and Bryant Trenier’s upright-inspired fretless acoustic steals the spotlight. Catch up on this week’s biggest bass stories.
Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde Back Robbie Williams in Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears” Tribute
The 2026 BRIT Awards close with an Ozzy Osbourne tribute as Robbie Williams takes the mic and Robert Trujillo delivers the thunder on “No More Tears.”
Yorkville Sound Lands Exclusive Canadian Distribution Deals With Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass
Yorkville Sound announces exclusive Canadian distribution partnerships with Aguilar, Spector, and Darkglass, expanding access to top-tier bass gear across Canada.
Dumpstaphunk Announces 2026 “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” Tour, Including Sly & The Family Stone Tribute
Dumpstaphunk is hitting the road in 2026 with the “Put It In Tha Dumpsta” tour, featuring festival stops, hometown Jazz Fest shows, and a special Sly & The Family Stone tribute in Ohio.
Hear Joe Dart Lock In on Bass in Vulfmon’s “Rocco Darto Cato”
Joe Dart leads from the first note on “Rocco Darto Cato,” delivering classic P bass tone as Louis Cato and Cory Wong round out the groove.
Paul McCartney’s “Man on the Run” Explores His Post-Beatles Reinvention — Now Streaming on Amazon Prime
Paul McCartney’s new documentary "Man on the Run" explores his life and career in the 1970s after The Beatles, featuring new interviews and rare archival footage.
Horace Panter’s “Ghost Town” 1971 Fender Precision Heads to Auction
Horace Panter’s 1971 Fender Precision, used to record The Specials’ “Ghost Town,” is headed to auction with an estimated £10K–£20K sale price.
MonoNeon and GHOST-NOTE Deliver Wild 2019 “Smack Em” Performance
A two minute solo from MonoNeon sets the tone before GHOST-NOTE kicks into a deep, high energy groove at this 2019 festival set.
Dan Briggs and Between the Buried and Me Reveal 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Between the Buried and Me have announced a 31-date U.S. tour in support of "The Blue Nowhere". See all the dates and watch Dan Briggs perform “God Terror” live.
Ernie Ball Launches New Tapewound Bass Strings for Warm, Upright-Style Tone
Ernie Ball has unveiled new Tapewound Bass Strings featuring a black nylon wrap for a warm, mellow, upright-style tone. Available in long and short scale sets.
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Team with WILLOW for New Single “The Golden Egg of Empathy”
Les Claypool, Sean Lennon and WILLOW release the animated video for “The Golden Egg of Empathy,” a playful, bass driven single from the Claypool Lennon Delirium.
Les Claypool Announces New Claypool Lennon Delirium Album, Shares “Golden Egg of Empathy”
Les Claypool calls it the most labor-intensive record of his career. The Claypool Lennon Delirium return with a new concept album and summer tour.