Grateful Dub: They Love Each Other
I’m really digging the Sugarshack videos with Grateful Dub. Here’s a new one, with the group performing an acoustic version of Grateful Dead’s “They Love Each Other,” with Matthew “Dickey” James on bass.
Best of 2023: The Top 10 Bass Lessons & Transcriptions
We’re lucky to have such talented contributors in our various “how-to” categories on No Treble. Each month, they deliver inspiring columns, lessons, and transcriptions. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for 2023.
Muses: Aja
Muses, a band which includes bassist Juna Serita, Rie on guitar, Marie Fukai on keyboard, Kanade Sato on drums and special guest Harumo Imai on sax, took on Steely Dan’s “Aja” for their latest video. They nailed it.
Best of 2023: The Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Pedals & Effects
Over the course of 2023, we shared over 50 new pedals and effects. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the year.
Best of 2023: Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass of the Week Features
Our “Bass of the Week” series debuted in 2011 and has always been popular. Kevin’s goal since the beginning was to feature “low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre.” Here are the top 10 reader-favorite BoTW’s for 2023.
Playing For Change: Soulshine
Playing For Change’s epic run of videos continues with a great one. Warren Haynes takes the lead on his tune, “Soulshine,” with Duda Lima on bass.
Berklee Bass Department: Holiday Retrospective 2023
For many years, we’ve had a Christmas tradition here on No Treble, thanks to Steve Bailey and the Berklee Bass Department. The lineup is once again incredible too. Enjoy this 2023 Holiday Retrospective.
Best of 2023: The Top 10 Albums
In 2023, we featured 120 new album releases. At the end of each year, we tally the stats. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite albums for 2023.
Robyn Adele Anderson: “Hells Bells/Carol of the Bells” Jazz Cover
Robyn Adele Anderson is changing things up for the holidays with a great mashup of “Carol of the Bells” and AC/DC’s “Hells Bells.”
Best of 2023: The Top 10 Bass Player Interviews and Podcasts
Interviewing bassists is one of our favorite things, because we get their stories, insights, and more. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite interviews of 2023. This list includes our podcast, interviews, and Wonder Women series.
Blake Branch: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Blake Branch shared a beautiful solo arrangement of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which is perfect for this holiday season.
John Patitucci Electric Guitar Quartet: JLR
Today is John Patitucci’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with one of his live performances with his Electric Guitar Quartet. “JLR” was recorded at The Jazz Gallery in October, 2022, and features Adam Rogers and Steve Cardenas on guitars and Nate Smith on drums.