Polyphia: Live at The Factory in Deep Ellum
Polyphia’s “Remember That You Will Die” is a record that stayed on my turntable a lot after its release. So I was glad to see the band drop this full concert video from their performance at The Factory in Deep Ellum.
Playing For Change Band: A Fool For You
Here’s another great video by the Playing For Change Band performing live at Billboard Live in Osaka, Japan. In this clip, the band takes on the Ray Charles classic, “A Fool For You.”
Frowin Ickler: Intercontinental Raga
Frowin Ickler sent in today’s video, and it is impressive. Here’s his solo bass performance of “Intercontinental Raga,” inspired by John McLaughlin’s Shakti project. The Jens Schönitz acoustic bass sounds fantastic too.
Charles Berthoud: If “In The End” Was The Hardest Song In The World
Charles Berthoud took Linkin Park’s “In The End” and made it unique. Joined by guitarist Bernth, Charles navigates the song using many techniques.
Nate Smith, Cory Wong, and Victor Wooten: Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2023
On July 4th, Nate Smith, Cory Wong, and Victor Wooten performed at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Here’s a great clip of the trio during that performance (with an extended drum solo by Smith).
Antoine Baril: One Man ELP
Antoine Baril always knocks me out with his impressive skill on multiple instruments. In this video, he kicks things up a notch with a “One Man ELP” performance. Baril performed this using Keith Emerson’s rig!
Ellen Alaverdyan: Darling Dear
Ellen Alaverdyan is back with another cover, and like all of her previous ones, her skills and enthusiasm are on full display. Here she is taking on “Darling Dear” in dedication to James Jamerson.
Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins: Bouncin’ (Live at Nublu 2023)
The dynamic duo of Evan Marien and Dana Hawkins is back with a new video. Filmed live at Nublu 151 in NYC on July 24, 2023, here’s their performance of Marien’s “Bouncin’.”
Weekly Top 10: July 29 – August 4, 2023
Time to take a look at what’s been trending in the world of bass this week. Here is your weekly top 10 list of reader favorite stories, including a bonus top 10 list inside.
Zander Zon: How to Double Your Strumming Speed on Bass
Zander Zon is back with another bass instruction video, breaking down one of the facets of his solo bass techniques. Here’s a great lesson on doubling your strumming speed on the bass.
Julia Hofer: “Spirits In The Material World” Bass Playalong and Transcription
In this episode of "Best of Bass Lines," Julia Hofer breaks down Sting’s incredible bass line on The Police’s “Spirits In The Material World” before playing along with the notation.
Xavier Gordon, Brian Frasier-Moore, and Bryan Ladd: Super Mario Medley
Keyboardist Xavier Gordon arranged this Super Mario Brothers mashup, and the trio of Gordon, drummer Brian Frasier-Moore, and bassist Bryan Ladd made magic.