Mariya-Andoniya Andonova-Henderson: Cello Suite No.6, Prelude
Nick Lloyd recently shared this video on Facebook of Mariya-Andoniya Andonova-Henderson performing Bach’s Cello Suite No.6, Prelude on a bass he built. The tone and performance are magnificent!
The Fearless Flyers: Introducing the Fearless Flyers (Live at Madison Square Garden)
The Fearless Flyers shared some exciting news yesterday. The band is releasing an album from their live performance at Madison Square Garden Here’s a preview of what’s to come, with Joe Dart and the guys getting funky on “Introducing the Fearless Flyers.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in May 2021
Time for our monthly roundup of the reader favorite bass gear stories! Here is your top 10 list for the month of May 2021.
Zander Zon: Take Me Home, Country Roads
Zander Zon has a new Dingwall Combustion 5-String bass, and he decided to put it to good use with his latest video. In this clip, Zander performs his incredible solo bass arrangement of John Denver’s hit tune, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”.
Áron Hodek: Waves of Blue
10-year-old bassist Áron Hodek continues to amaze. In this clip, Áron plays along with Majid Jordan’s “Waves of Blue”. The way he adds to these songs is so cool.
Jacob Collier: Three Little Birds
The Bob Marley Youtube channel shared this incredible video of Jacob Collier performing “Three Little Birds” for the Bob Marley Sessions. I always love it when Jacob grabs the Ubass, as well as his vocal harmonies.
Bart Soeters and Joris Holtackers: Bass Sounds II
Our friend Dave Bois shared this video (via Laughing Squid). Bassist Bart Soeters and multi-instrumentalist Joris Holtackers got together to perform an original composition to showcase the distinct sounds of 34 different basses.
AgapeSoul: Nobody But You
We’re huge fans of Darryl Anders and his band, AgapeSoul, here at NT HQ. So it was exciting to see this new video he just dropped featuring the song, “Nobody But You”. Maysa Leak is on vocals on this one, and it is just perfect all around.
Damian Erskine: Turning Scales Into Music
Our good friend Damian Erskine has been rocking it with his Bass Education platform and sharing valuable lessons on Youtube as well. In this one, Damian focuses on turning scales into music.
Pete O’Neill: Castles
Pete O’Neill sent us his newest video, and this one has a lot of meaning. Here's his original tune, “Castles”, which marks his bass and vocal debut.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out (Live)
Tedeschi Trucks Band is set to drop a new live album in July, and they’ve shared a preview. Recorded at the LOCKN’ Festival in 2019, here’s the band (with special guest Trey Anastasio) performing “Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out”.
Leonid & Friends: You’re the Inspiration
Leonid Vorobyev and his band Leonid & Friends are back to doing another Chicago cover. And once again, they absolutely nailed it. Here’s the band – with strings – performing “You’re the Inspiration.”