The Flaming Lips: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
NPR just released the Tiny Desk (from Home) Concert with The Flaming Lips, and the band brought social distancing to a whole new level. Michael Ivins doubled down with the bubble and a mask, but that didn’t stop him or the band from sounding great.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (September 2020)
We can’t think of a better way to end the week than with our monthly celebration of the top 10 reader favorite bass videos on No Treble. Here are your favorites from the month of September 2020.
The Who: Won’t Get Fooled Again
On this day in 1944, the mighty John Entwistle was born. Here’s the Ox bringing the thunder on “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, from the 1979 film, “The Kids Are Alright”.
Jeff Beck Group: Definitely Maybe
I’ve said it before: The Beat-Club’s channel is an amazing one. Here’s another great clip they shared, which features the Jeff Beck Group (with Clive Chaman on bass) in this 1972 performance of “Definitely Maybe.”
The Main Squeeze: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Main Squeeze is back with another Beatles’ cover. In this one, they take on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” As usual, Rob Walker lays down the low end.
Karl Clews: Kayoss Endjinn
Karl Clews reached out to us to share his latest. In this clip, Karl performs an original tune, with the goal of showing how slap bass can be used in a “more lyrical and melodic way”.
Leonid & Friends: Leave Me Now
Leonid Vorobyev is back and branching out with a new cover. In this clip, his band Leonid & Friends takes on Black Russian’s “Leave Me Now,” featuring vocalist Ksenia Buzina.
Rebecca Johnson Band: Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream)
Rebecca Johnson and her band shared this video in honor of Rocco Prestia, who sadly passed away earlier this week. In this clip, the band covers Tower of Power’s 1974 tune, “Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream)”.
Lake Street Dive: Making Do
It has been a while since we’ve seen a video by Lake Street Dive, but they’ve just released a new and powerful song about the times we’re in.
Áron Hodek: “Levitating” Play-Through
My first experience seeing Áron Hodek play was at a Winter NAMM Show (he was 8 years old). I’ve followed him ever since. Here’s a great clip of Áron (now 9), grooving hard in this play-through of Dua Lipa’s “Levitating.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in September 2020
Another month is in the books, which means it is time to look back in the form of our monthly gear roundup. Here are the top 10 reader favorite bass gear stories for the month of September 2020.
Blues Beatles: Oh Darling
The Blues Beatles are back with a new live video. Backed by Bruno Falcão on bass and backup vocals, here’s the band taking on “Oh Darling” in their style.