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Sublime With Rome Releases Yours Truly
The reggae rockers of Sublime with Rome have released their first album, Yours Truly. The band of course consists original Sublime members Bud Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson, with singer/guitarist Rome Ramirez filling the spot of the late Brad Nowell. Fans of the original lineup will get the same bass-heavy reggae/ska/punk fusion they’ve come to love. Wilson, whose fat bass...
Cort Introduces Sandberg Designed Arona Series Bass Guitars
Cort has teamed up with the German bass builders at Sandberg to create the Arona series of bass guitars. Available in 4 or 5-string versions, the Arona marries Sandberg’s engineering and designs with Cort’s production. The Arona is available with a swamp ash or alder body depending on the finish, and has a 3-piece bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood...
Teaching Kids
Q: How would you approach teaching children? Trying to keep it interesting while teaching technique, reading and material seems an impossible combination to me. Kids just don’t have the patience that adults do. Any advice? A: My advice? Teach adults! Seriously, this has perplexed me as well and I’ve had to become honest with myself and decided that I just...
Question of the Week: What’s the hardest bass line you’ve ever learned?
This one’s all about the bragging rights… What’s the hardest bass line you’ve ever learned (and pulled off)? Answer below in the comments, or on our Facebook page.
The Ventures: Caravan Live (1990)
Here’s a great video featuring The Ventures in a live performance in Japan in 1990. Steven Iarusci shares this video with us, saying “Rippin’ bassline, great groove, and a special surprise at 6:09!” The late Bob Bogle is on bass, along with Mel Taylor on drums, Gerry McGee on lead guitar and Don Wilson on rhythm guitar. The surprise is...
The Wood Brothers Announce Tour Dates
Shortly after releasing a music video for their new single, The Wood Brothers have announced a string of tour dates in support of the new album Smoke Ring Halo, due to release on August 2nd. The group will be bringing their roots-American style through the US, starting in Hudson, New York and focusing on the East Coast with a smattering...
Reader Spotlight: Bill McGarry
Meet Bill McGarry, a bassist from North Reading, MA and our player in the spotlight for July 5, 2011. Bio: I’m a 44 year old guy, married with two kids and a dog, who still thinks he’s 18! A huge heavy metal/rock fan who has been to more Kiss concerts than he can remember, followed very closely by Twisted Sister....
Top 10: The Best Bass Videos (June 2011)
This week, we’re taking a look back at the top 10 most popular bass videos from June, 2011, based on the number of views by No Treble readers. 1. Esperanza Spalding: I Know You Know / Smile Like That Live Here’s a great clip of Esperanza Spalding sporting a Fender fretless and performing live in San Sebastian on July 23,...
In Memoriam: Rob Grill
Rob Grill, bassist and singer for the 60’s rock group The Grass Roots, has passed away at the age of 67 after suffering a stroke. Grill joined Grass Roots in 1967 after Kenny Fukomoto was drafted into the Army. Grill ended up sticking with the group, picking up singing duties in addition the laying down the low end. During it’s...
Rush: Xanadu, Live (1977)
Old school Rush! As usual, three guys sound like eight in this video of “Xanadu” by Rush in 1977. Editor note: this is clearly the band playing along to the studio recording. Thanks Jim C for setting the record straight in the comments. Bassist Geddy Lee is busy as usual, handling the bass, keyboards and vocal duties throughout the tune....
John Wetton Releases “Raised in Captivity”
Prog rock bassist John Wetton has released his sixth solo album, Raised in Captivity. The album was recorded in Los Angeles in January 2011, between Wetton’s touring with the 30th anniversary Asia tour in the US and UK. “The decision to record in Los Angeles with Billy Sherwood was entirely mine,” Wetton said. “I wanted the chaotic urban inspiration, edge...
Blink-182 to Headline Honda Civic 2011 Tour
Blink-182 will be be going out on tour starting as part of the Honda Civic Tour 2011 in support of their upcoming and yet-to-be-titled album. The group will be co-headlining the trek, which spans August to October, with My Chemical Romance with tour dates crossing the entire US. Though they disbanded in 2005, Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus says that since...