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Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Managing Editor

Kevin joined No Treble in 2009 as a contributor and later became the Managing Editor. Kevin is a true bass enthusiast and activist. In addition to writing for No Treble, he is Jazz Division Head for the Bass Coalition, which seeks to foster community and education through promoting local bass events including workshops, performances, and other events. He’s also a freelance bassist and teacher in the Northern Virginia area. Though his performances revolve around jazz, Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between.

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Weekly Top 10: Aria’s Cliff Burton Bass, Marcus Miller, Squier Paranormal & More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Aria’s Cliff Burton Bass, Marcus Miller, Squier Paranormal & More

Aria’s Cliff Burton signature bass, Marcus Miller, Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass, Brooks, MXR and more lead this week’s most-read stories.

Joe Dart and The Olllam Announce Fall 2026 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Joe Dart and The Olllam Announce Fall 2026 Tour

The Olllam and Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart have announced a lengthy fall tour with dates across Europe and North America running from September through December 2026.

Mali Obomsawin Reckons With Art, Identity, and Ownership on “Automatic”
New Albums

Mali Obomsawin Reckons With Art, Identity, and Ownership on “Automatic”

Mali Obomsawin has announced her second solo album, “Automatic,” which pairs exploratory bass and vocals with archival Abenaki recordings.

The Wood Brothers Plot 18-Show Fall 2026 Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Wood Brothers Plot 18-Show Fall 2026 Tour

The Wood Brothers have announced 18 new U.S. tour dates for fall 2026, with bassist Chris Wood and company hitting the road in November and December.

André Cymone Resurrects the Minneapolis Sound on New Solo Album
New Albums

André Cymone Resurrects the Minneapolis Sound on New Solo Album

André Cymone taps into the spirit of the Minneapolis Sound on The Resurrection of Funk, a new solo album loaded with standout bass lines.

Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan Form New Power Trio GCS
Concerts & Tours

Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan Form New Power Trio GCS

Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan have formed the new power trio GCS, with their first U.S. tour dates set for this fall.

Squier’s New Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ Breaks the P-Bass Formula
Basses

Squier’s New Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ Breaks the P-Bass Formula

Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ gives the P-Bass a semi-hollow body, ’51 P and Jazz pickups, and three finish options for $479.

Geezer Butler Revisits Black Sabbath Classics on New All-Star Charity Album, “Sound & Vision Live”
New Albums

Geezer Butler Revisits Black Sabbath Classics on New All-Star Charity Album, “Sound & Vision Live”

Geezer Butler performs Black Sabbath classics with Corey Taylor, Glenn Hughes, Nuno Bettencourt and more on the new "Sound & Vision Live" album.

MXR Revives Its Vintage Flanger/Doubler Rack Unit as a Pedal
Pedals & Effects

MXR Revives Its Vintage Flanger/Doubler Rack Unit as a Pedal

MXR has revived its vintage Flanger/Doubler rack unit as an all-analog pedal, complete with bucket-brigade devices and the original control set.

Aria’s Cliff Burton Signature Bass Is Finally Shipping Worldwide
Basses

Aria’s Cliff Burton Signature Bass Is Finally Shipping Worldwide

The Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature SB-CLB is now shipping worldwide, recreating the Metallica icon’s famous SB-1000 bass for 2026.

MonoNeon Bridges Church and P-Funk on “Tha Dumb Stuff”
New Albums

MonoNeon Bridges Church and P-Funk on “Tha Dumb Stuff”

MonoNeon has released “Tha Dumb Stuff,” a new eight-song album featuring Grandma Liz and funk legend George Clinton in a mix of hymns and heavy grooves.

Brooks Combines Gibson and Epiphone Classics for the Three-Pickup EMB-3
Bass of the Week

Brooks Combines Gibson and Epiphone Classics for the Three-Pickup EMB-3

The Brooks EMB-3 blends elements of the Gibson EB-3 and Embassy with three coil-splittable humbuckers, Khaya construction, and vintage-inspired style.