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FORQ: Into Bright
FORQ released “Big Party” in August, and as expected, it is a terrific album. Now they’ve released a video for “Into Bright.” James Genus is featured prominently with some serious groove.
Primus, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer Return for “Sessanta V2.0” Tour
Earlier this year, vocalist Maynard James Keenan threw a 60th birthday bash that evolved into a sold-out month-long tour featuring Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, and Primus. The party returns in 2025 with Sessanta 2.0, which will see the three bands embark on another U.S. tour.
TikTok Bassist Bret Crow Goes Viral Through Humor and Musicianship
You might not recognize Bret Crow’s name, but if you’ve spent any time scrolling TikTok in the last few years, you’ve seen his face, and you’ve heard his bass playing. Here’s his story.
Steve Gadd & Tony Levin: Bass and Drums Groove (1972)
From the 1972 Montreux show, Steve Gadd and Tony Levin are throwing down on a sweet groove. This was filmed during their performance with Chuck Mangione.
Sharay Reed Releases Health-Focused Album, “Autumn Electric”
Sharay Reed has released a new album called “Autumn Electric,” which serves as a fall counterpart to his summer-themed “Evergreen.” Like his previous release, he composed the album to accompany his morning walks.
Jane’s Addiction Release New Music Following Onstage Fight and Tour Cancellation
In a strange twist of events, Jane’s Addiction has released a new single just days after an on-stage fight that led to their reunion tour being canceled. “True Love” joins “Imminent Redemption” as part of the first new music from the band’s original lineup in 34 years.
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather: Room 335 (New Morning 2001 Live)
Here’s Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather performing New Morning in 2001. Joined by bassist Chris Kent, drummer Gary Ferguson, and organist Rick Jackson, here’s 5-plus minutes of the band having fun while performing “Room 335.”
Consider The Source Return with “The Stare”
Consider The Source has returned with “The Stare,” a five-song album written and recorded during the pandemic. The trio enlisted the help of producer David Prater, who is well known for his work with Dream Theater.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (August 2024)
You’ll find so much goodness in this month’s roundup of the top 10 videos on No Treble. Kicking things off is “Ready” Freddie Washington.
Charles Berthoud: Yesterday
Charles Berthoud shared another video showcasing his impressive skills, saying, “This is what a completely unedited bass solo sounds like.” The song is “Yesterday” by The Beatles, and it is a beautiful solo bass arrangement.
Chuck Israels Publishes “Bass Foundations” Instructional/Transcription Book
Jazz bass legend Chuck Israels has teamed up with Sher Music to publish “Bass Foundations: Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction.” The 123-page book includes three main sections – “Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction,” “Transcriptions with the Bill Evans Trio,” and “Transcriptions and Arrangements” – broken down into smaller lessons.
Tony Levin Speaks on Basses He Used on New Album, Reveals Unusual Way He Checks If a Bass Is Good
For Tony Levin, a bass guitar is an endless playground. However, in our recent interview, he revealed a surprisingly simple way of testing whether a bass guitar is good.