Johnnie Gilmore Returns With “When You Come Home” Solo Bass EP
Johnnie Gilmore has just released a gorgeous new EP. The five-song “When You Come Home” features the bassist in a totally solo setting in which he fills out the melody, harmony, and percussion with just his bass.
Rockboard Introduces Flat XLR Cables
Rockboard by Warwick has unveiled a new set of flat XLR cables that comes in varying sizes. While they can be used for several applications, the company says they are designed to optimize pedalboard real estate.
In Memoriam: Pierre Kezdy
Chicago-based punk mainstay Pierre Kezdy has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. The news was announced in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Colin Trusedell Releases “The Quarantine Chronicles”
Colin Trusedell has released a new solo album written and recorded this spring called The Quarantine Chronicles. Written and performed entirely on the acoustic bass guitar, the 10-song collection takes a different path than his six previous albums.
Bass of the Week: Kristall Basses ROOM 4
This week we’re looking at a short-scale ROOM 4 bass recently completed by Kristall Basses. Handmade in Germany, the instrument is built entirely from maple and Pau Ferro.
Joel Quarrington: J.S. Bach Preludio from Violin Partita no3 BWV 1006
Master bassist Joel Quarrington has been spending his extra time this year to nail down a piece he’s been studying for a long time. Luckily, he had the finished product recorded. Bach’s Preludio was written for violin and requires some serious agility on the bass.
Jeff Berlin to Join Brand X for Tour
After Percy Jones announced his departure last week, Brand X has announced his replacement for their upcoming tour. Virtuoso bassist Jeff Berlin will be filling the spot.
BassCon Online Returns Nov 6-8 with Hadrien Feraud, Yolanda Charles, Tim Lefebvre, and David Ellefson
Following their inaugural in August, BassCon Online will be returning this fall with a three-day online bass fest in November. This go-around, dubbed BCO2, will feature special guests Hadrien Feraud, Yolanda Charles, Tim Lefebvre, and David Ellefson.
Boss Unveils the RC-5 and RC-500 Looper Pedals
Boss has unveiled the next generation of their looping stations with the RC-5 and RC-500, each featuring the company’s latest technology. Both pedals feature 57 onboard rhythms, 99 phrase memories for storing loops, backlit displays, and more.
Leon Bosch Releases “The South African Double Bass”
Last year, double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch put forth an album of all new music to help expand the instrument’s solo repertoire. Now he’s done it again with a new release. “The South African Double Bass” features eight brand new pieces.
Public Enemy Reunites Original Lineup for “What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?”
Rap icons Public Enemy have returned with What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?, which is their first new album in three years. Bass on the album is handled by producer C-Doc as well as Trevor Helt and The Oddysy’s Kevin Jacoby.
Curation, Pt. 2: An Interview with Dan Horne
We’re continuing our exploration of music industry roles through the lens of bass players and Pacific Range’s latest album, “High Upon The Mountain”. A big part of the album’s sonic palette is thanks to the engineering and producing skills of Dan Horne.