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Monty Alexander: No Woman, No Cry (New Morning 2002)

Monty Alexander: No Woman, No Cry (New Morning 2002)

Zycopolis TV just shared this video from New Morning 2002, with the trio of Monty Alexander (piano), Hassan W Shakour (bass), and Bobby Thomas Jr (drums) performing a wonderful version of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ “No Woman, No Cry.”

Billy Sheehan Explains Why Using a Pick Can Be a Good Thing, Recalls Getting Online Critique for His Playing

Billy Sheehan Explains Why Using a Pick Can Be a Good Thing, Recalls Getting Online Critique for His Playing

In the world of bass and beyond, Billy Sheehan is one of the synonyms for virtuosity. As Mr. Big has called it a day, playing their final show in September 2024, we took a moment to chat with Billy.

Fender Launches the American Ultra II Series Basses

Fender Launches the American Ultra II Series Basses

Fender has announced the American Ultra II lineup, which they call the most advanced series in the company’s history. Built in their California factory, the instruments are crafted with a blend of CNC technology and hand-craftsmanship.

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers: Live in Charlotte, NC

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers: Live in Charlotte, NC

YouTuber Conrad Sullivan shared an excellent clip of The Wooten Brothers’ concert at Neighborhood Theater in Charlotte, NC, on October 12, 2024. Funky!

Dunlop Announces Behemoth Custom Bass Strings

Dunlop Announces Behemoth Custom Bass Strings

Dunlop has teamed up with Polish extreme metal band Behemoth to create a signature line of guitar and bass strings. The band, anchored by Tomasz “Orion” Wróblewski, now has artist series four and five-string bass sets.

Is There a More Bassist Photo Than This? Here’s the Story Behind the “Harlem, 1958” Pic You (Probably) Don’t Know About

Is There a More Bassist Photo Than This? Here’s the Story Behind the “Harlem, 1958” Pic You (Probably) Don’t Know About

Is there a more “bassist photo” than this? Paul Thompson tells the story behind Art Kane’s "Harlem, 1958" pic you (probably) don't know about, and the four bassists in it.

Beat: Elephant Talk (Live at Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA)

Beat: Elephant Talk (Live at Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA)

From Beat’s concert at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, on October 6th, here’s “Elephant Talk.”

Disturbed Announces “The Sickness” 25th Anniversary Tour

Disturbed Announces “The Sickness” 25th Anniversary Tour

Next year marks the 25th anniversary of Disturbed’s smash hit debut album, “The Sickness.” To celebrate, the band has announced a 34-date tour in which they will play two sets each night.

Reader Spotlight: Craig Bannerman

Reader Spotlight: Craig Bannerman

Meet Craig Bannerman, a long-time bassist who made the switch from guitar many years ago. He has some super interesting gear!

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (September 2024)

Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (September 2024)

It's time to celebrate some great bass with the monthly top 10 reader-favorite bass videos. Two videos with Tony Levin (spanning many years between) are kicking things off this month.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Performs Their Take On Prince’s “1999”

Tedeschi Trucks Band Performs Their Take On Prince’s “1999”

You can always count on Tedeschi Trucks Band to do something special in their live performances. From their concert at MGM Fenway in Boston earlier this month, they do their thing on Prince’s “1999.”