Tech 21 Unveils the SansAmp XB Driver
Tech 21 will be on hand at the 2024 NAMM Show to introduce their latest development: the SansAmp XB Driver. The “all-in-one” box brings together elements from their SansAmp Bass Driver DI, the Para Driver DI, the Q/Strip, and dUg Pinnick Ultra Bass 1000 into one unit.
String Cheese Incident Announces First Tour Dates of 2024
The String Cheese Incident has revealed their initial tour dates for 2024. The band, anchored by bassist Keith Moseley, recently released Lend Me a Hand, an album described as “a poignant yet high-spirited reflection on love, loss, and resilience.”
Earth Wind & Fire and Lionel Richie Announce New “Sing a Song All Night Long” Tour Dates
Verdine White and Earth, Wind, & Fire are keeping plenty busy this year. They’ll be back on the road again with Lionel Richie for the second round of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour.
Bass of the Week: Burls Art Burst 5-String Bass
Blake Burley of Burls Art states on his website that all of his instruments begin as an idea, “with some ideas being more daring than others.” This week we’re checking out a super cool build called the Burst 5-string bass.
Green Day Returns with “Saviors”
Green Day has returned with “Saviors,” which marks the group’s 14th album. It comes 30 years after their major label debut, “Dookie,” and 20 years after their milestone record “American Idiot.” “Saviors” brings the group back to form, leaning on the politically charged side of “American Idiot.”
No Doubt to Reunite at Coachella 2024
Great news for No Doubt fans: the band is getting back together. The alternative ska rock band will be reuniting at Coachella 2024. They shared the news on X, simply writing “Coachella 2024. We’ll see you in the desert this April!!!”
Kiesel Guitars Introduces the Dustin Davidson DDM4 Bass
Kiesel Guitars has announced a revision to their signature model with Dustin Davidson of August Burns Red. The second iteration of his model, dubbed the DDM4, is based on Kiesel’s A2 bass with some tweaks.
Dixie Dregs Announce 2024 Tour Dates
In 2017, fans were shocked and elated when the Dixie Dregs announced a reunion of their original lineup. Now the band is going back out on the road again in 2024.
Orange and Glenn Hughes Team Up for Signature O Bass
Longtime Orange endorser and former Deep Purple member Glenn Hughes has teamed up with the company to create a signature version of their O Bass. The Glenn Hughes Signature O Bass comes in a rich purple finish.
Joey Vera and Mercyful Fate Part Ways
Mercyful Fate has announced that bassist Joey Vera is no longer in the band. Frontman King Diamond announced in a short post that the split was amicable.
Epiphone Unveils the Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass
In 2022, amid the news of Pantera reforming to tour, Gibson unveiled a Rex Brown signature Thunderbird Bass. The signature model has now been added to the more budget-minded Epiphone brand.
Ross Valory Announces Solo Debut Album, “All Of The Above”
Former Journey bassist Ross Valory has announced his debut solo album is coming this April. “All of the Above” is described as the first of three “experimental” albums from Valory, who has been crafting his own musical ideas for decades.