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Bass Centre Announced Revamped Power Bass Series
The Bass Centre has revamped their vintage-inspired Power Bass series for 2015 with a several new features. According to the manufacturer, the lineup has been “re-imagined to blend period accurate looks & a classic sound with modern, light weight construction & a super fast, satin finish neck.” One of the main upgrades is the inclusion of the Babicz Full Contact...
Nathan Navarro: Lindsey Stirling’s “Take Flight” Bass Cover
Violin meets bass in Nathan Navarro‘s latest video cover of Lindsey Stirling’s “Take Flight.” The bassist tackles the melodic and complex violin part while still infusing his own style into it. Navarro also posted free tabs on his website to share with anyone up to the challenge.
Third Eye Blind Releases “Dopamine”
Third Eye Blind has released Dopamine, its first studio album since 2009. The record, featuring Alex LeCavalier on bass, will be the group’s last traditional album, according to leader/frontman Stephan Jenkins, who told HuffPost Live that the band will still record music, but instead of recording full albums, it will turnaround work more quickly through digital releases. This last full...
EBS Introduces the Reidmar 750 Bass Amp
Swedish bass amplification company EBS has unveiled the Reidmar 750 lightweight bass amp. Continuing the Reidmar series, the 750 carries many of the same features of its predecessor while adding extra power and several features. The Reidmar 750 features an analog preamp combined with a Class D power amp to have an output of 750 watts at four ohms. The...
Chickenfoot: Rock Candy, Live 2012
Rock bass legend Michael Anthony turns 61 today, and we’re celebrating with a 2012 clip of the supergroup Chickenfoot performing the Montrose song “Rock Candy.” Between Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and The Circle, Anthony has been rocking for over forty years. It’s an inspiration to see him bring as much passion to it today as he did when he started out....
High On Fire Keeps The Metal Alive on New Album
Metal band High On Fire’s seventh studio album, Luminiferous, is also its second with Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou as producer. The album from the trio, which includes Jeff Matz on bass, snagged an NPR First Listen feature and a review that states that it captures the band’s “unique chemistry, presenting it in a tone that’s both warm and aggressive to...
Unicornbass Celebrates With Artist 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Bass
Swedish bass building company Unicornbass has announced the Artist 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Bass. Limited to 10 basses, the instrument is based on one of their existing models with several special upgrades. “[It is] based upon the Artist Master bass, however this has a few hidden tricks up its sleeve,” luthier Christian Olsson writes. “[They include] a chambered body of...
Kyle Thornton & The Company: Read Receipts
Here’s Kyle Thornton & The Company performing their tune “Read Receipts” live at Berklee. Anchored by bassist Henri Young, the band has a nice groovy vibe. Kyle Thornton & The Company will be making an appearance Lollapalooza on July 31st.
Wrecking Crew Documentary Released on DVD & Blu-ray
If you’re a fan of 1960s and 1970s pop music, you’ve heard the work of a group of studio musicians often known as “The Wrecking Crew”. They were musical ringers, called in to back up (or sometimes play for) top artists, kind of like Motown’s famed Funk Brothers. The Funk Brothers were profiled in the eye-opening 2002 documentary Standing in...
Out Front: An Interview with Andrew Gouché
Judging by the excitement in his voice, you’d think gospel legend Andrew Gouché was just getting his start in the music industry. Sure, he’s worked with The Winans, Prince, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Andraé Crouch, and many more. But after nearly four decades of playing behind the world’s biggest gospel and R&B stars, the bassist is stepping out on his...
Zander Zon: Imagine Dragons’ “Demons” for Acoustic and Piccolo Basses, and Electric Cello
We’re used to seeing Zander Zon push the envelope with a single bass. But he’s been branching out of late – starting with his first ever collaboration video (with singing duo KJC.) Zander just sent me his latest video, featuring his new acoustic bass guitar. “The bass is a custom, made by luthier Chris Larking who’s based in Ireland,” he...
Phish Releases 3 Full Amsterdam Shows from 1997 on New Set
Phish played some of its most experimental live music during shows in Amsterdam back in 1997. Now three complete shows, played there between February and early July, 1997, are available on an 8-CD set called simply Amsterdam. The band, featuring bassist Mike Gordon, played all the shows at the 1,500-capacity Paradiso, a former church transformed into a rock venue/cultural center....