Thad Johnson: Bass Playthrough of Kenny Lewis & One Voice’s “Undefeated”
From Gallien Krueger’s new Studio Sessions series, here’s Thad Johnson performing a playthrough of “Undefeated” by Kenny Lewis & One Voice. His gospel chops help to drive the music with powerful rhythm and creative playing.
Billy Sheehan and The Winery Dogs Announce Album and World Tour
The mighty Billy Sheehan and the Winery Dogs have big news for 2023. They’ve just revealed a new album, “III,” which will be released on February 3rd. They’ll also be embarking on the “202III World Tour” starting February 15th.
Roger Waters Reworks A Pink Floyd Classic for 2022
Roger Waters cowrote one of the most iconic rock songs of all time, and now he’s reimagined it for 2022. The new version of “Comfortably Numb” from Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” has a new arrangement in a lower key and an eerier atmosphere.
Bass of the Week: Vleck Basses Butterfly
This week we’re checking out a cool design by Vleck Basses called the Butterfly. Built in the Czech Republic, the curvy singlecut bass is crafted with a five-piece ash and wenge neck with an American black walnut body and ash tone block. Its 24-fret fingerboard is made from rosewood.
Melissa Carper Releases “Ramblin’ Soul” with Dennis Crouch
Melissa Carper just released a new album called “Ramblin’ Soul” that draws vintage country, western swing, classic R&B, and soul. Although Carper is a double bassist herself, she enlisted session ace Dennis Crouch for the record.
Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour
Another iconic rock band has announced they’ll be hanging it up. Foreigner has unveiled a Farewell Tour that will begin in 2023. The band, formed in 1976, broke the news to Billboard.
Leland Sklar to Join Lyle Lovett for Acoustic Group Tour
Lyle Lovett will be hitting the road again this winter with his Acoustic Group, which pares down his Large Band to the strings and piano. That includes Jeff White, Luke Bull, and Leland Sklar.
Eventide Unveils the H90 Harmonizer Pedal
Eventide has launched a new flagship pedal with the H90 Harmonizer. Building upon their H9, the new unit features 62 effects with a comprehensive I/O and flexible routing for a wide palette of sounds.
Matt Ramsey: Live Looping Improv and Bass Solo
Today we’re checking out another video from the new Gallien Krueger Studio Sessions. This time they’re back with Matt Ramsey, who creates a gorgeous atmosphere with a looper that he then solos over to great effect.
Dezron Douglas Releases New Album, “Atalaya”
Dezron Douglas has released a new full-length album called “Atalaya.” Although many know him for being the current bassist in Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio’s solo band, Douglas channels his jazz side on the record.
Bass & Bars: An Interview with Brady Watt
Brady Watt has been blowing up the hip hop world by breaking it down. His popular “Bass & Bars” series features him laying down iconic bass lines with the artists that made them popular. We caught up with him to get the scoop.
David Levy: Bass Playthrough of Unprocessed’s “Dinner”
We’re featuring another bass playthrough from Unprocessed bassist David Levy, who previously wowed us with “Orange Grove.” This time he’s showing how it’s done for “Dinner” from their latest album, “Gold.”