Reader Spotlight: Drue Williams, Jr.
Meet Drue Williams, Jr., a bassist who got his start thanks to his dad, who was a great Gospel singer and inspired him to take up the instrument. Drue not only performs, but he also started his own bass cabinet company. Here’s his story...
Lest We Forget’s Joe Osborn Tribute: Memphis
Back in May, the awesome people at Studio Jams published this video tribute to the late, great Joe Osborn, from the Lest We Forget 2018 video special. The video starts with a discussion of Joe before the band dives into “Memphis.”
Lake Street Dive: Tiny Desk Concert
Back in 2016, Lake Street Dive visited NPR to record a Tiny Desk Concert, in support of their album, “Side Pony.” I love the different feel of the music in this setting!
Meshell Ndegeocello: Free My Heart (Live, 1996)
Meshell Ndegeocello made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman back in 1996 in support of her album, “Peace Beyond Passion.” Great song and performance by the one and only Meshell!
Chandresh Kudwa, Mohini Dey & Gino Banks: Disco Chicken
Guitarist Chandresh Kudwa’s “Free Spirit” is a pretty amazing instrumental rock record, which features bassist Mohini Dey and drummer Gino Banks. “Disco Chicken”, the album’s second track, is a fun ride.
ACT: Bloom
No Treble reader Chris Attwell sent me a few videos by his band, ACT, and I’m really digging their sound. In this clip, the band is joined by Robbie Goodwin on violin, for the tune, “Bloom.”
Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project: Live
I dig the sound of the Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project. This extended video offers up some stellar, funky music and tunes from a live performance of the band, which includes bassist Albert Stepanov.
Nickel Creek with Robert Trujillo: Smoothie Song
Our friend Dwane Woodard shared something on our Facebook Group earlier today, and it was something I completely missed – apparently for the last 10 years or so. Check out Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo playing upright bass with Nickel Creek.
Reader Spotlight: Arnaud Court
Meet Arnaud Court, a bassist from France who got his start thanks to the inspiration of Steve Harris and Cliff Burton. He later expanded his list to Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, James Jamerson, and many others. Here’s his story…
Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy with David Pastorius: Hoedown
David Pastorius is currently touring with Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy, filling in for Simon Fitzpatrick. This fan-shot clip by Larry Rulz III was great to see. Here’s the band performing “Hoedown.” David rips it up during his solo!
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in June 2019
The start of a new month means that we get to celebrate the top gear stories from the previous one. Here are your top 10 favorite bass gear stories we shared in June 2019.
Philippe Gonnand: Réglons nos comptes
Our friends at Bass the World shared this one a while back, with the title “FUNKY BASS PLAYER.” Philippe Gonnand grooves hard with the band on his tune, “Réglons nos comptes.” Funky indeed!