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Ron Hall: Live Bass Solo
We discovered this video thanks to MarloweDK, featuring bassist Ron Hall taking an extended bass solo, live at a club in Chicago. Funky!
Stefano Francazio: The Awakening, Live Cover
In today’s featured video, bassist Stefano Francazio shows off his version of The Reddings’ tune, “The Awakening”, perhaps even better known to bassists thanks to Les Claypool. [Editor’s note: ignore the “Tommy the Cat” title on the video]. Thanks to our Facebook friend Laura Palumbo for sharing with us.
Rocky Mountain Bass Slam
Organizers for The Rocky Mountain Bass Slam have announced their next event will be held on Saturday, May 21st in Boulder, Colorado. The event is “a celebration of Colorado Bass Talent of all styles”, and will feature headliners/clinicians Chuck Rainey, Doug Johns, Bryan Beller and Kai Eckhart. The clinicians will demonstrate various groove and rhythm techniques, offer advice on practicing...
Glenn Hughes Releases Autobiography
Glenn Hughes’ autobiography, Deep Purple & Beyond: Scenes from the Life of a Rock Star, is now available. In the book, the ex-Deep Purple bassist and current Black Country Communion member recounts his turbulent years from rising to fame and wild parties to cocaine and crack addiction and his eventual recovery. “I’ve been working on this book for the last...
Marco Rodi: Solo Bass Show
Bassist Marco Rodi performed what he calls a show of “ideas, compositions, improv”” in front of 4,000 people last year. He mentions that he covers a little bit of Stu Hamm at the end. We also heard some all-bass versions of Michael Jackson too.
Ian Hill Speaks on the State of Judas Priest
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill weighed in on the band’s current state and future plans in a recent interview with Metal Hammer Germany. The group, who recently announced their “farewell” Epitaph tour, also lost founding member K.K. Downing. The guitarist cited “an ongoing breakdown in working relationship” for his departure. “We have done everything to persuade Ken to continue, but...
Rotosound Introduces 45-100 Gauge Nickel String Set to Swing Bass Range
Rotosound have expanded their Swing Bass line of strings to include a set of 45-100 gauge nickel strings. The company says the new set of nickel strings have a more muted and smoother tone than its stainless steel brethren, which make up most of the Swing Bass series, and that they offer a softer feel. As with the rest of...
Stanley Clarke Announces 60th Birthday Bashes and Return to Forever IV Tour Dates
Stanley Clarke turns 60 years old on June 30, 2011, and he’s starting the celebration early. Starting tonight, Clarke is holding a number of birthday celebration performances, with shows in Los Angeles and New York “featuring good friends and surprise special guests”. The L.A. shows will be held at Catalina’s tonight through May 14th at 8pm and 10pm each night....
Joshua Pickenpaugh: “The Chicken” – 1 Tune Recorded in 4 Countries
Bassist and Twitter friend Joshua Pickenpaugh shares this unique video with us, with him playing a 4-part version of “The Chicken”, the Pee Wee Ellis tune made popular by Jaco Pastorius. What makes this especially cool is that Joshua recorded each part in a different country: France, Spain, Italy and Greece, during his gig on the Navigator of the Seas...
George Porter, Jr. Featured on Warren Haynes’ Man in Motion
Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes has released a new soulful solo album, Man in Motion. For the project, Haynes explains he made a “wishlist” of band members, including the Meters’ George Porter Jr. on bass. The legendary New Orleans bassist’s groove permeates the album’s 10 soul-laden tracks, providing a solid foundation for the rest of the group. Besides the Meters...
LeCompte Electric Bass Unveils Charlie Maqueo Signature Model Bass
LeCompte Electric Basses has announced the Charlie Padilla Maqueo Signature Model, available in 4-, 5-, and 6-string versions. The single cutaway bass features solid body construction with a choice of woods and a slim, 24-fret set-neck. Standard features include a Nordstrand pickups, Hipshot hardware and a satin finish. Charlie Padilla Maqueo is the bassist for the Mexican rock band ELAN,...
Scott Mulvahill: Leaving Home
Bassist Scott Mulvahill first wrote this tune, “Leaving Home”, five years ago when he left for college. He recently added a bit to the composition and shared the update. Thanks, Josh, for sharing this one with us!