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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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Sublime Begins Its “Fourth Era” With “Until the Sun Explodes”
New Albums

Sublime Begins Its “Fourth Era” With “Until the Sun Explodes”

Sublime has released Until the Sun Explodes, marking a new era with Jakob Nowell up front and Eric Wilson’s bass lines at the core.

Jack White Announces New Album “Frozen Charlotte” with Dominic John Davis on Bass
New Albums

Jack White Announces New Album “Frozen Charlotte” with Dominic John Davis on Bass

Jack White will release his seventh solo album, Frozen Charlotte, on July 10th with Dominic John Davis supplying gritty bass throughout.

ZVEX Debuts the DB-1 Ultra-High Impedance Analog Meter Pedal
Pedals & Effects

ZVEX Debuts the DB-1 Ultra-High Impedance Analog Meter Pedal

ZVEX Effects has introduced the DB-1, an ultra-high impedance analog meter pedal designed to monitor signal levels anywhere in your chain.

Yes Releases 24th Studio Album, “Aurora”
New Albums

Yes Releases 24th Studio Album, “Aurora”

Yes has released “Aurora,” their 24th studio album, featuring Billy Sherwood’s bass work, vocals, and guitar across the new prog-rock set.

EMG Launches NS-WAV Retro Fit System for NS Design Basses
Accessories & Strings

EMG Launches NS-WAV Retro Fit System for NS Design Basses

EMG has introduced the NS-WAV Retro Fit, a drop-in system for NS Design NS-WAV basses with volume, blend, tone, and 18-volt operation.

Haken Tap Adam “Nolly” Getgood for New Single “bleeding sky”
News

Haken Tap Adam “Nolly” Getgood for New Single “bleeding sky”

Haken’s new single “bleeding sky” features Adam “Nolly” Getgood on bass, following Bryan Beller’s appearance on “in a fever dream.”

Höfner Survives Bankruptcy as GEWA Takes Over Violin Bass Maker
Bass Gear

Höfner Survives Bankruptcy as GEWA Takes Over Violin Bass Maker

Höfner has reportedly been acquired by GEWA, with plans to continue producing the iconic 500/1 Violin Bass under new ownership.

John B. Williams, Bassist for Johnny Carson and Arsenio Hall, Dies at 85
In Memoriam

John B. Williams, Bassist for Johnny Carson and Arsenio Hall, Dies at 85

John B. Williams, the acclaimed bassist known for his work with Johnny Carson, Arsenio Hall, Nancy Wilson, and Horace Silver, has died at 85.

Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 Expands the Pedal With 74 Algorithms and 1,000+ Presets
Pedals & Effects

Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 Expands the Pedal With 74 Algorithms and 1,000+ Presets

Eventide has unveiled the H9 Harmonizer Gen 2, packing 74 algorithms, over 1,000 presets, USB-C, MIDI, and updated controls.

Phil Jones Bass Brings Its Solo Bass Contest to the UK for the First Time
Events

Phil Jones Bass Brings Its Solo Bass Contest to the UK for the First Time

Phil Jones Bass will host its first UK Solo Bass Contest and Bass Expo on September 5th in Penarth, Wales, with prizes and exhibitors.

Bass of the Week: Di Donato’s Hasaki Bass “Quattro” Is a Gold-Leaf Short-Scale Stunner
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Di Donato’s Hasaki Bass “Quattro” Is a Gold-Leaf Short-Scale Stunner

Di Donato Guitars brings its Hasaki design to bass with the short-scale Hasaki Bass “Quattro,” featuring an aluminum backbone.

Zorg Effects Celebrates 10 Years With Limited-Edition Artist Series Pedals
Pedals & Effects

Zorg Effects Celebrates 10 Years With Limited-Edition Artist Series Pedals

Zorg Effects has unveiled a limited 10th anniversary pedal series, including a gold sparkle Glorious Basstar overdrive for bassists.