Weekly Top 10: August 26 – September 1, 2023
This week’s top 10 reader-favorite list is 50% gear and 50% other good stuff from the land of the low-end. Here are the 10 top articles on No Treble for the week of August 26 - September 1, 2023.
The Tony Williams Lifetime with Jack Bruce: A Famous Blues (Unreleased Footage)
The people running Jack Bruce’s Facebook page shared this previously unreleased video of the Tony Williams Lifetime (with Bruce) performing “A Famous Blues” in 1970. What a find!
Vulfpeck: Too Hot In L.A. (Vulfmix)
Woody Goss and Jeremy Daly take the spotlight in Vulfpeck’s remix video (or Vulfmix) of “Too Hot In L.A.” Joe Dart’s bass is so deep and funky, and we love seeing Woody do his thing for the video.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in August 2023
Bass gear news in August generated a lot of views on No Treble. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the month.
Nate Smith: “Simon F-15” (with Victor Wooten, Cory Wong, and Ariel Posen)
I can’t get enough of the videos from Nate Smith’s performance at Gesu Music Hall in Montreal, which took place on July 4th. Here’s Smith performing “Simon F-15” with Victor Wooten, Cory Wong, and Ariel Posen.
John Patitucci: What Is True Musicianship?
Shouts Of Joy shared this video with some sage advice from one of the greats. John Patitucci shares his advice on the importance of work ethic, dependability, musicianship, and more.
Christian McBride’s New Jawn: Tiny Desk Concert
Christian McBride visited NPR with his band, New Jawn, to perform a Tiny Desk Concert. As expected, it was outstanding. Christian is the man!
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me
No Treble reader Brian Keating is the bassist and musical director for Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, a “tribute to the classic songs of Motown and Stax records.” Here’s their impressive cover of “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me.”
Berklee Two Track Live (A Headphone Concert): Music For a Sushi Restaurant
There’s so much to like in this new “Berklee Two Track Live: A Headphone Concert” video. Christian Inman performs Harry Styles’s “Music For a Sushi Restaurant” with a super impressive supporting cast, including Ciara Moser on bass.
Michael Pipoquinha: Tipo Dani
Many years ago, we shared a video by Michael Pipoquinha, who was 13 years old at the time. It was a monster hit. Now, nearly thirteen years later, we’re sharing his latest video of him performing “Tipo Dani” from his 2022 album, “Um Novo Tom.”
Playing For Change Band: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Robbie Robertson Tribute)
The Playing For Change Band paid tribute to Robbie Robertson with a special performance of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” Robertson passed away on August 9, 2023.
Bianca Cabili: Lo Creíble (Berklee Two Track Live)
I love the Berklee Two Track Live series. I especially love it when they feature bassists. In this episode, Bianca Cabili gets the crowd going with the performance of her original, “Lo Creíble.”