Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers Announce Fall Tour
The Wooten Brothers are about the head down under for a week’s worth of gigs in Australia. Before taking the flight, they’ve announced a new fall tour across the East Coast with the Rebirth Brass Band.
In Memoriam: Andy Rourke
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 59 years old. Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr shared the sad news on social media.
Jim Reilly Announces New Book on Rob Turner and EMG Pickups
Author Jim Reilly has announced another biography of a music industry titan. “Chasing Tone: How Rob Turner and EMG Revolutionized the Guitar’s Sound” examines the life and work of the pickup designer.
Alice Lane Joins Infected Rain
Infected Rain has announced some lineup changes this year, but they’ve revealed a new member. Alice Lane has joined the group and already in lockstep with the band.
Philadelphia Orchestra Appoints Joseph Conyers as Principal Bassist
Last year, Harold “Hal” Robinson retired from his position as the principal bassist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, which he joined in 1995. Now the orchestra has announced the seat has been filled by the incredible Joseph Conyers.
In Memoriam: John Giblin
Another bass great has left us. John Giblin, who worked with artists like Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel, has died after an illness. He was 71 years old.
Steve Lawson Unveils Double Solo Album, “Time Stops”
Steve Lawson has announced a new double solo album that will mark a new shift in his writing. He tracked “Time Stops” in California while he was in the U.S. for the NAMM Show.
Bass of the Week: Wahlbrink Ray Bass
We’ve featured a few Wahlbrink instruments before, and they’ve typically feature bodies with dramatic features. This week we’re checking out a custom bass that shows they can nail the traditional styles, too.
Duff McKagan Releases Solo EP, “This Is The Song”
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with a new EP called “This Is The Song.”
Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp Open for Registration
Registration for Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp is now open. The three-day event will be held August 11th through the 13th at the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue in Philadelphia.
Ken Smith Basses Move Production Back To Pennsylvania
Four years after announcing a partnership with Brubaker Guitars, Ken Smith Basses has announced that they will be resuming the production of their own USA-made basses.
Stu Hamm Announces New Album, “Hold Fast”
Stu Hamm has announced a new solo album and he’s asking for fans to help make it happen. “Hold Fast” is set to be the most prog-rock material the bassist has ever written or released, he says.