Snarky Puppy Adds Fall Dates to Empire Central Tour
Snarky Puppy has announced a new leg of their “Empire Central” tour that will take the crossover band across North America this fall. Beginning on September 8th, the trek will be a victory lap for their GRAMMY award-winning record, “Empire Central.”
Michael Anthony Working on New Supergroup Project
Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony seems to have a new project in the works. In a recent interview on Trunk Nation, he teased the new band to host Eddie Trunk.
Marshall Amplification Acquired by Zound Industries
In an interesting turn of industry news, the iconic amp company Marshall Amplification is set to be acquired by Zound Industries.
Ampeg Introduces the SGT-DI Bass Preamp/DI Pedal
Ampeg is gearing up for the NAMM Show in April by revealing a new pedal called the SGT-DI. The company calls the unit an “entire rig in a single stompbox.”
Primus and Tool Members Join Forces for Benefit Concert
Les Claypool and Primus have announced a special benefit concert for April 17th at The Belasco in Los Angeles to support their friend, film director Jimmy Hayward, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood to Join Nick Cave on Solo Tour
Nick Cave has announced a North American tour for the fall, but he won’t be totally alone. Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood will accompany the singer/songwriter on the outing. The outing begins September 19th in Asheville, North Carolina, and will head north into Canada before cutting down the midwest and into Texas. Its final shows are scheduled for dates in Los...
Kiesel Guitars Unveils the A2 Bass
Kiesel Guitars has updated its Aries model to introduce the A2, aka the Aries 2. Hailed as a complete revamp of the instrument, the A2 is offered as a guitar or a bass model.
MonoNeon Releases “Jelly Belly Dirty Somebody”
MonoNeon has released a new album called “Jelly Belly Dirty Somebody” that digs back into his microtonal approach. The bassist composed, performed, and recorded the entire album on his own.
Bass of the Week: Seldon Guitars Scout 434
Chris Seldon’s bass designs are always so striking. This week we’re checking out his Scout 434 model, which he says was designed to be a “straightforward yet well-appointed workhorse.”
Nate Wood Does It All on “Step Aside”
Multi-instrumentalist Nate Wood has been shocking us with his musicality for years. Now he’s released an album, “Step Aside,” with the solo project, aka fOUR, where he plays everything at once – bass, drums, analog synths, and vocals.
Positive Grid Unveils Pocket-Sized Spark GO Amplifier
Positive Grid has expanded its Spark lineup of portable amps with the Spark GO. The pocket-sized guitar/bass amplifier and Bluetooth speaker feature smart app integration for a variety of tones and practice tools.
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Summer Tour
Grooves will abound this summer as Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire will team up for the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour. Richie will be joined by Ethan Farmer, while Earth, Wind & Fire continues to be anchored by Verdine White.