In Memoriam: Mo Foster
Sad news to report today as British session legend Mo Foster has died. He was 78 years old. The bassist had been battling cancer.
Bass of the Week: Alusonic Django Deluxe 4 Cass Lewis Signature Bass
Skunk Anansie bassist Cass Lewis has been an Alusonic endorser for some time, and the company has just created a new bass for him. The Alusonic Django Deluxe 4 Cass Lewis Signature Bass offers “something unique and innovative,” the company writes.
Zappa Archives Open Up For “Funky Nothingness”
More tracks from Frank Zappa’s archive have come to see the light of day in a new album called “Funky Nothingness.” The album features 25 rare and previously unreleased tracks.
Iron Ether Introduces the Subterrograph Pedal
Iron Ether Electronics has unveiled the Subterrograph, which combines their Subterranea multi-octave oscillator with their Xerograph Deluxe 4-pole resonant lowpass filter.
Dusty Hill To Be Featured on Upcoming ZZ Top Album
Billy Gibbons revealed that ZZ Top is working on a new studio album, and that both Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis will be featured on the record.
Dunlop Unveils Trivium Hybrid Wound Nickel Bass Strings
Dunlop has teamed up with Trivium’s Paolo Gregoletto for a new set of signature strings that they say give him a bigger, bolder tone. The Trivium Hybrid Wound Nickel Bass Strings are crafted with alternating nickel and steel windings matched to a nickel outer wrap.
Phish Announces Fall 2023 Tour Dates
Phish will be back on the road this fall with an 8-date run over three cities. Mike Gordon and company also announced the release of a vinyl edition of “Farmhouse.”
Jeff Ament and John Wicks Project Deaf Charlie Releases Debut Album
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament teamed up with former Fitz & The Tantrums drummer John Wicks several years ago to form a project called Deaf Charlie. Their debut track, “Something Real,” came out in 2020, but now the duo has a full LP to share.
Gov’t Mule Announces “Peace… Like A River” World Tour
After releasing a new album, Gov’t Mule unveiled a new set of tour dates to share with their fans. The “Peace… Like A River” tour will kick off on September 13th following their “Dark Side of the Mule” Pink Floyd tribute summer tour.
Walrus Audio Introduces the Canvas Re-Amp
Walrus Audio has expanded its Canvas series of utility devices with the Canvas Passive Re-Amp. The new gadget is a studio tool for sending already recorded tracks of bass, guitar, drums, or any other instrument back out through pedals, effects, or different amp combinations.
In Memoriam: Robert Black
Bassist Robert Black, who pushed for the evolution of bass music, has died from cancer. He was 67 years old. The news was shared by the contemporary classical music organization Bang on a Can.
Sushi Box Unveils the Venus X Preamp Pedal
Sushi Box Effects has released the Venus X, a tube preamp they developed with input from bassist Tony Puleo to allow him to consistently get his tone no matter the playing situation.