Reader Spotlight: Don Marcotte
Meet Don Marcotte, a bassist from Alberta who has enjoyed many years of music. We love his “superhero” answer. Don is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…
Ralf Gauck: Yesterday
Ralf Gauck got to try out the new Marleaux Spock bass guitar and sent us this video to showcase it. Recorded with two room mics, here’s his solo bass take on The Beatles’ “Yesterday.”
Gilad Ephrat and Shmuel Elbaz: Desert Land
Gilad Ephrat sent us the second video from his duet album "Bassolin." Joined by mandolinist Shmuel Elbaz, the duet perform "Desert Land."
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for November 9-15, 2024
This week’s top 10 reader-favorite articles includes plenty of gear, a video by a band of Oompa Loompas, our interview with the legendary Avery Sharpe, and new music.
Snarky Puppy: “Gretel” (Remixed and Remastered)
Snarky Puppy is dropping "We Like It Here (Remixed + Remastered + Reimagined)" on December 6, 2024, and they’re giving us a taste for what’s to come.
Teodoras Balciauskis: Solar Dawn
Teodoras Balciauskis sent us the video for his latest tune, “Solar Dawn,” with guitarist Waxamilion.
Cory Wong: “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Wongka Suite)” Live at The Ryman
Cory Wong and his band went all out at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Halloween. Here’s the band performing “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Wongka Suite),” with a killer bari sax solo followed by a bass solo!
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for November 2-8, 2024
We're wrapping up our week at NT HQ as we always do by looking back at the best from the bass world.
Zander Zon: Mediation in E
Zander Zon is once again revisiting music from his catalog with new videos. This time, he performs “Mediation in E,” which appeared on “Sonorous.”
Rebecca Johnson Band: Just Kissed My Baby
Rebecca Johnson just dropped another video of her band in a live performance. Filmed on October 26th live at The Builders Club, here’s the band getting down on The Meters tune, “Just Kissed My Baby.”
Incognito: Colibri/The Bass & Keys/Supersonic Lord Sumo (Live)
JavaJazzFest dropped this excellent video of Incognito performing at the festival this year. Here’s the band tearing through “Colibri” and “The Bass & Keys/Supersonic Lord Sumo.”
Reader Spotlight: Randy Landau
Meet Randy Landau, a long-time bassist with a seriously impressive resume. Randy is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…











