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A Tribute to Jeff Beck: Stu Hamm, Angeline Saris, Farida Nelson, and Tara Rae Join 2025 Kickoff Show
Eric Barnett's "A Tribute to Jeff Beck" has announced its first show of 2025. The lineup includes a host of great players, including bassists Stu Hamm, Angeline Saris, Farida Nelson, and Tara Rae.
Behringer Resurrects the Legendary 70s Bass Brassmaster Fuzz Pedal, Beloved by Chris Squire
Originally introduced in 1972 and used by artists like Chris Squire of Yes, the Maestro Bass Brassmaster was known for offering lots of distortion while retaining definition. Behringer has just announced their version of the circuit.
Zander Zon Reimagines “Greensleeves” with a Stunning Solo Fretless Bass Performance
Zander Zon transformed the holiday classic “Greensleeves” into a mesmerizing solo performance on fretless bass. Using the innovative techniques he’s known for, he brings a fresh, contemporary sound to this beloved 16th-century melody.
Pearl Jam Returns in 2025: “Dark Matter” Tour Expands with Two-Night Shows
Pearl Jam is extending their "Dark Matter" tour into 2025 with a new set of shows at select U.S. cities across April and May. The run will include two nights per city.
Unpacking the Bass Line of Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas”: History, Technique, and Full Transcription
Tim Fletcher unpacks the bass line of Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas”, with the history, technique, and complete bass transcription.
Postmodern Jukebox and Wild Bill Give Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back In Town” a ’50s Rockabilly Makeover
Postmodern Jukebox's latest collaboration with Nashville powerhouse Wild Bill takes things to new heights. They transformed Thin Lizzy’s rock classic “The Boys Are Back in Town” into a foot-stomping 1950s rockabilly adventure.
Post-Rock Legends Kristian Dunn and Damon Che Team Up for Yesness Debut Album
El Ten Eleven’s Kristian Dunn has introduced another bass and drum duo. Yesness features Dunn teaming up with drummer Damon Che, and together they’ve released their debut album, "See You at the Solipsist Convention."
12 Bass Lines That Made These Christmas Classics Groove: From Guaraldi to Stevie Wonder
In this episode of "From the Bottom," Paul Thompson brings in the holiday season with his take on 12 amazing bass lines that anchor CLASSIC Christmas songs you might know (or not).
Watch Juliaplaysgroove Transform Magdalena Bay’s “Tunnel Vision” with Hypnotic Bass Lines
Juliaplaysgroove is back with another cover, and as always, we love what she adds to the music. Watch her transform Magdalena Bay’s “Tunnel Vision” with hypnotic bass lines.
Prog Trio The Aristocrats Plot 20-City Spring Tour, Starting with Cruise to the Edge
Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats have been touring the world in support of their latest album, DUCK, and they’re not stopping yet. The prog trio completed by guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann has announced a new set of North American tour dates for the spring.
“We Always Loved This Circuit”: EarthQuaker Brings Back Original Hoof Fuzz for 400-Unit Anniversary Run
EarthQuaker Devices is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Hoof fuzz with a “special hyper-limited edition” of the pedal. It will feature the same hand-soldered through-hole construction and rare military-spec germanium transistors from the original design.
Ellen Alaverdyan Test Drives Three Markbass Basses
Ellen Alaverdyan tried out three Markbass basses for her latest video, and her playing knocked us out once again. Check out her work on the P-bass, short-scale, and jazz.