Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in June 2024
Bass gear got a lot of attention in June. Here's your monthly roundup of what was popular on No Treble.
Zander Zon: simplicity is beauty
Zander Zon is back with another original solo bass composition. Here’s the video for “simplicity is beauty.”
Weekly Top 10: June 22-28, 2024
This week's top 10 list is loaded with bass goodness. This week's reader favorites include new bass gear, Remco Hendriks's latest bass (and video), new music from Bootsy Collins, Lake Street Dive, and Krist Novoselic, our Wonder Women video interview with Becky Baldwin, and more.
Yannis Papadopoulos Jazz Trio: Meditation (Meditação)
Yannis Papadopoulos sent us a video of a jazz guitar trio he has with two friends, guitarist George Dafnos and drummer Panagiotis Themas. Here's their version of the bossa nova song “Meditação,” written by Antônio Carlos Jobim.
Playing for Change Band: When the Levee Breaks (Live)
The Playing for Change Band took the stage at the Byron Bay Bluesfest and performed a remarkable cover of “When the Levee Breaks.”
Randal Clark: A Tear For Crystal (David Sanborn Tribute with Jimmy Haslip)
Saxophonist Randal Clark paid tribute to the great David Sanborn, who passed away on May 12th. Clark enlisted bassist Jimmy Haslip, keyboardist Scott Kinsey, and drummer Zach Danziger to perform “A Tear For Crystal,” written by Sanborn and Marcus Miller.
Remco Hendriks: Stradi Bass Jam
Remco Hendriks got a new Stradi bass, and he’s clearly digging it. Plus, he’s giving us a first-hand look with this new video.
Aaron Gibson: Breadcrumbs
It’s always a good day when a new Aaron Gibson video hits the feed. Here’s his new tune, “Breadcrumbs.”
mega cat: Rat Fight
mega cat is not a band I was familiar with, but I’m digging their sound. (I’m always a sucker for a band with horns.) Here’s the band performing “Rat Fight,” which took place during their visit to the studio in April 2024.
Weekly Top 10: June 15-21, 2024
This week's Top 10 reader favorites list includes a great new lesson, a deep dive on the covers of Prince's "I Feel For You," new albums, tour news, and our bass of the week.
Ralf Gauck and Lars Lehmann: Don’t Give Up (Ove Bosch Tribute)
Ralf Gauck sent us this video, which is a touching tribute to Ove Bosch. Joined by Lars Lehmann, the duo performs “Don’t Give Up.”
Kinga Glyk: “Who Cares” Live
Kinga Glyk dropped a live video yesterday, and we’re digging the groove. “Who Cares” is a song from her new album, “Real Life,” which is out now.