Anton Davidyants: It’s Only Music
I’ve really been digging Anton Davidyants’s videos. Here’s one he did with his trio, who performed an excellent cover of Gary Willis’s tune, “It’s Only Music,” which appeared on Willis’s 1999 album, “Bent.”
Adam Ben Ezra: Downtown Blues (Live Session)
I was excited to learn that Adam Ben Ezra has a new album coming. He’s just released the first video from “Hide and Seek,” featuring the tune “Downtown Blues.” As always, the one-man band creates such a rich musical tapestry.
Chicago: Feelin’ Stronger Every Day
Here’s a great clip from “Chicago In The Rockies,” featuring the band performing “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” - and a cool story of how the song came to be.
The Jazz Ministry: GOE
The Drum Channel recently shared this incredible clip of The Jazz Ministry, the supergroup comprised of Abraham Laboriel Jr., Abraham Laboriel Sr., Michael Landau, and Greg Mathieson. Here they are performing “GOE” at the Drum Channel studios.
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones: Throwdown at the Hoedown (Live)
Back in 2007, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones performed the Byron Bay Bluesfest. Here’s a great clip of them playing “Throwdown at the Hoedown,” with that great intro by Victor Wooten.
Lari Basilio: Far More (with Vinnie Colaiuta, Nathan East, and Greg Phillinganes)
After we shared the video of Lari Basilio performing “Man in the Mirror” in September, I bought the album. In addition to her remarkable playing, Basilio enlisted a killer band featuring Nathan East, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Greg Phillinganes. Check out the title track from “Far More.”
Kinga Glyk: 5 Cookies
Kinga Glyk released her new album, “Feelings” on November 1st. Here’s another video she’s put together from the album, with the tune, “5 Cookies.”
Eddie Van Halen, Jan Hammer, Tony Levin, and Jerry Marotta: Les Paul & Friends Tribute (1988)
I was binge-watching videos with Tony Levin when this clip came up in the recommendations. In 1988, Eddie Van Halen performed at the tribute concert titled “Les Paul & Friends.” He was joined by Jan Hammer, Tony Levin, and Jerry Marotta. They rocked the house.
The Who: Baba O’Riley (Shepperton Studios, 1978)
The Who is releasing a new album on December 6th. But they got our attention today by sharing this clip of them performing “Baba O’Riley,” filmed on B-Stage at Shepperton Studios in 1978.
Foo Fighters: Ramble On (Live with John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page)
Back in 2008, Foo Fighters took the stage at Wembley Stadium. During the show, they were joined by some very special guests: Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page. So, of course, they decided to perform a Zeppelin tune.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in October 2019
The start of a new month means it’s time to check out what you liked most about our gear coverage from the previous month. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass gear stories for the month of October.
James Gang: Funk #49 (Live on Howard Stern Show)
“Funk #49” is one of my favorite tunes from back in the day, thanks to the killer bass line. Here’s a great clip of the James Gang on the Howard Stern Show back in 2006 performing the tune at Stern’s request.











