Fishbone Releases Crazy Glue EP, Announces Tour Dates
Fishbone has released Crazy Glue, a 7-track EP that coincides with showings of a new documentary entitled Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone. Fusing funk, rock, punk, reggae and more, the band’s unique and influential sound shines through on the new material, which were put together from last year’s European tour. “There seems to be a story of some kind...
Brian Bromberg’s “Hands” Now Available in U.S.
Jazz bassist Brian Bromberg’s solo acoustic bass album Hands is now available in the U.S. via his website. The 15-track disc features a variety of tunes ranging from straight-ahead jazz standards like “Stella By Starlight” to classic rock like Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog,” all done with one bass in one take. Though he admits he was skeptical to make a...
In Memoriam: Mikey Welsh
Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh passed away Saturday, October 8th in his Chicago hotel room, according to police. Welsh, who was a part of the group from 1998 to 2001, found a second career as an artist after his departure. During his tenure, Weezer recorded their self titled green album, which included the hits “Hash Pipe,” “Island in the Sun”...
MakeMusic Releases Finale 2012
Finale 2012, the latest edition of MakeMusic’s music notation software, is now available. The updated program now includes ScoreManager – a tool designed to improve workflow by centralizing key functions like changing staff names, orders, transposition, clef and playback sounds. Finale 2012 now supports Unicode text, allowing for use of all characters in your fonts, while also making it easier...
EBS Unveils Reidmar 250 Bass Amp and Session 120 Combo
EBS has unveiled two new products to their lineup: the Reidmar 250 bass amp and the Classic Session 120 Combo. Both are scheduled to hit the market in Sweden in November, with a worldwide release set closer to the Winter NAMM show, in January, 2012. The Reidmar 250 is EBS’s first foray into the world of lightweight amps, weighing in...
Pocket Labworks Now Shipping iRiffPort
Pocket Labworks is now shipping the iRiffPort, a new interface for connecting your bass or guitar to your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. The port is a six foot cable with an 1/4″ instrument plug on one end and a dock connector on the other, allowing you to plug directly into your mobile device to utilize apps for practice, effects,...
Chandler Limited Releases Two New Effects Pedals
Chandler Limited is now shipping their first effects pedals: the Germanium Drive and Little Devil Colored Boost. Known for their high-end equipment, the company channels their studio gear savvy into the stompboxes, which work for bass, guitar or keyboard. Both pedals feature true bypass and run on dual 9v power supplies or a pair of 9v batteries. Germanium Drive Inspired...
Guns N’ Roses Announce First U.S. Tour Dates in Five Years
Guns N’ Roses have announced a string of dates for their first U.S. tour in five years. The iconic rock band’s trek, which is also their first stateside shows since the release of Chinese Democracy, starts October 28th in Orlando, Florida and snakes its way around the East Coast and Midwest. Fans across the rest of the country needn’t worry,...
Bass of the Week: Burrell Fat-Boy Acoustic Bass Guitar
For our first Bass of the Week, we featured a bass with a twisted neck. This week, we look at the Burrell Fat-Boy acoustic bass guitar, which takes the same ergonomic idea and applies it to the body. The design comes from the mind of Leo Burrell, who began dreaming up more comfortable guitars during his time as an engineer...
Two of a Perfect Pair: An Interview with Tony Levin and Julie Slick
The “Two of a Perfect Trio” Tour, which brings The Stick Men and Adrian Belew’s Power Trio together for a night of King Crimson-centric music, presents many parallels between the musicians, the most interesting being the dichotomy between bassists Tony Levin and Julie Slick. Levin has over 30 years of experience under his belt, much of that being dedicated to...
Duff McKagan Releases Memoir, Announces Book Signing Tour
Duff McKagan has chronicled his life and incredible career in his new memoir, It’s So Easy: And Other Lies, available now. The ex-Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver bassist, who recently launched a wealth management firm, tells of his big break, struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, and return to sobriety into the present. “This is just my story,” the...
Fender Introduces Modern Player Series Bass Guitars
Fender has unveiled the Modern Player Series, including three new basses. The Modern Player versions of the company’s Telecaster, Jaguar and Jazz basses are entry-level instruments with modern features and “unconventional” takes on their predecessors. The new Telecaster Bass features an alder body, “C” shape maple neck and a maple fretboard. The vintage-styled bass, originally issued in 1968, departs from...