Aaron Gibson: Hurricane Sara (Solo Bass)
I’ve really been enjoying Aaron Gibson’s “solo bass in the yard” video series. Here’s a great one of Aaron performing “Hurricane Sara”.
Reader Spotlight: Leandro Ferreira
Meet Leandro Ferreira, who was originally a drummer but says that once he decided how difficult it would be to become a good musician, he decided to switch to his first love: the bass.
The Band Geeks: Siberian Khatru
We’ve previously featured videos by Richie Castellano’s Bank Geek project, including these two covers of Yes’s “Roundabout” and “Close To The Edge”. In this one, they take on “Siberian Khatru”.
Omar Harb (Featuring Rasha Rizk): Lines
Omar Harb shared this video on our Facebook Group of his original bass and vocals tune, “Lines”, which features vocalist Rasha Rizk. It is a spectacular piece of music and performance.
The Main Squeeze: No Such Thing
The Main Squeeze has been dropping some serious cover videos lately. This time around, they’re sharing one of their own tunes. “No Such Thing” is from the band’s album, “12345”.
Gilad Ephrat Plays Van Gogh: Vegetable Gardens
No Treble reader Gilad Ephrat sent us his latest video from his “Gilad Ephrat Plays Van Gogh” project. “Vegetable Gardens” was written in the style of the Pat Metheny Group and is dedicated to Lyle Mays.
Martin Miller Session Band: Black Magic Woman
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a video by the Martin Miller Session Band, but this one is worth sharing. This clip of the band performing “Black Magic Woman” includes guest Kirk Fletcher, and once again features Benni Jud on bass and vocals.
Vi and Earth, Wind & Fire: If I Ever Lose This Heaven
Mark Hall shared this video on our Facebook Group. In this clip, members of Earth, Wind & Fire joined vocalist/pianist Vi at Frankfurt Studio in Woodland Hills CA to perform this epic cover. Verdine White lays it down!
Berklee Indian Ensemble ft Shankar Mahadevan: Tandanu (Indian Ocean)
I really dig every video I’ve seen by the Berklee Indian Ensemble. This one came out in June, with guest composer/vocalist Shankar Mahadevan. In this clip, Guy Bernfeld once again handles the bass duties.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in July 2021
With Summer NAMM last month, bass gear news picked up. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass gear stories for July 2021.
Highs & Lows Music: Everybody Wants to Rule the World
No Treble reader Brandon Trent sent us this video of the husband-and-wife duo, Highs & Lows Music. Bassist Richard Gaspard, and his wife, vocalist Daphne, recorded their unique take on the Tears for Fears tune, “Everybody Wants to Rule The World”.
Derek Frank: That’s What SHE Said
Derek Frank sent us the fifth and final video from his “Live at Palomino Sound” series, which was filmed on November 16th, 2020 at Palomino Sound in Los Angeles, California. Here’s the group performing “That’s What SHE Said”.