Archive for 2026 - Page 35
George Porter Jr. Leads Funky Meters 2.0 Through a Deep-Groove Set at NOLA Funk Fest 2025
Funky Meters 2.0 keep it loose and alive at NOLA Funk Fest 2025, with George Porter Jr. reminding us why he is funk royalty.
Harley Benton to Close U.S. Reverb Store, Ending Direct U.S. Distribution
Harley Benton has announced it will close its U.S. Reverb Store on January 31st, ending direct U.S. distribution amid economic challenges.
Pino Palladino Joins Dave Grohl and John Mayer for Ed Sheeran’s “Drive”
Ed Sheeran hit Jimmy Kimmel Live with an all-star band, but Pino Palladino’s bass is what makes Drive feel so good
Lusithand Devices Launches the F1 Studio Filter Preamp Pedal
The new Lusithand F1 brings NFP-style filter topology to a pedal, offering dual sweepable filters, resonance shaping, and studio-grade headroom for bass.
GRUV LIVE Returns With an All Star Bass Focused Lineup for NAMM Week – Discounted Tickets Inside
GRUV LIVE is part show, part hang, and all about the bass. This NAMM week event features a standout mix of artists you’ll want to see live.
Fender’s 2026 Squier Line Gets a Refresh With Mini Precision and Sonic Series Basses
Fender refreshes its Squier bass lineup for 2026 with the Mini Precision and updated Sonic Bronco and Precision models in new finishes.
Laura Lee & Khruangbin Bring Their Deepest Grooves to KCRW Live From HQ
A new KCRW live set captures Khruangbin in their element with deep grooves steady tempos and Laura Lee on her signature Fender Jazz Bass.
Flea Announces “Honora,” a Jazz-Driven Solo Album Featuring Thom Yorke and Nick Cave
Flea will release "Honora" on March 27, his jazz-focused solo debut featuring Thom Yorke and Nick Cave, followed by an intimate North American and European tour.
Groove Podcast: Billy Sheehan Returns to Talk Philosophy, Technique, and Reinvention
Billy Sheehan returns to Groove Podcast discuss practice, tone, and his latest project, The Fell—a conversation rooted in philosophy, melody, and evolution.
Country Bass Lesson: How to Use Transitions and Dead Notes to Connect a 1-4-5 Groove
Learn how to connect a 1-4-5 country bass groove using walk-ups, walk-downs, and dead notes for smoother transitions and stronger voice leading.
Sammy Hagar Brings Michael Anthony Back on the Road for “Best of All Worlds” 2026 Tour
Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds 2026 tour brings Michael Anthony back on bass for a career-spanning setlist of Van Halen, solo, and Chickenfoot hits.
Kinga Głyk Puts Ibanez’s New Mode 4 String Bass to the Test
Watch Kinga Głyk explore Ibanez’s new Mode 4-string bass during a visit to Japan, captured in a raw one-take solo performance.