Buzz
Billy Cobham Band: Spectrum (New Morning 2004)
The folks at Zycopolis TV keep bringing the good stuff, like this 2004 performance of the Billy Cobham band performing “Spectrum” in 2004.
Voltage Cable Company Introduces Vintage Coil Cables
Voltage Cable Company has introduced a new cable called the Vintage Coil Cable that comes in seven retro colors: Surf Green, Electric Blue, Orange, Caramel, Black, White, and Red. The 30-foot cables have an old-school coil style that’s got modern protection.
Bass of the Week: Mensinger Guitars Joker B 5A Hollowbody 3TS
Poland’s Mensinger Guitars has a bass model called the Joker B, and this hollowbody version of it in three-tone sunburst really caught my attention. The five-string bass is built with a medium 32-inch scale length and bolt-on construction.
Jaco Pastorius: “Slang” (Live at the Greek Theatre with Joni Mitchell, 1979 / Night 4)
The Jaco Pastorius Archive shared another incredible recording yesterday. Joni Mitchell’s “Shadows and Light” tour stop at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles happened 45 years ago this month. This soundboard recording comes from the fourth of five concerts, and the second to last concert of the tour.
Kansas Announces Billy Greer’s Departure, New Bassist
After nearly 40 years in the band, Billy Greer has left Kansas. The “Dust in the Wind” rockers announced the news on social media and thanked him for his dedication.
Weekly Top 10: September 7-13, 2024
Looking back, it was a great week on No Treble. This week’s top 10 includes plenty of gear, our interview with Tony Levin, Paul Thompon’s top 10 favorite bass lines from 1984, a new Keep It Groovy bass lesson by Ryan Madora, and more.
Jaco Pastorius Legacy 5tet: Continuum
Madrid-based musician Tomás Merlo has a band called the Jaco Pastorius Legacy 5tet, with which he pays tribute to the late bass master. Merlo and his group have released a few videos, including this new take on the masterpiece “Continuum.”
Refused Announces Farewell Tour
After a tumultuous breakup in 1998, Swedish hardcore punk band Refused patched things up to reunite in 2012. Now, though, they’re officially disbanding for good following a farewell tour.
Death By Audio Declares Bass War with New Bass Fuzz Pedal
Death By Audio has expanded its lineup of bass effects with the Bass War, a fuzz pedal they call a sibling to their Fuzz War pedal.
BEAT (Belew, Levin, Vai, Carey): “Sleepless” Live in San Jose
The highly anticipated BEAT tour began on Thursday in San Jose, California. Here’s the quartet of Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey performing “Sleepless” from “Three of a Perfect Pair.”
Dream Theater Announces North American Dates for 40th Anniversary Tour
In April, Dream Theater announced they would embark on a worldwide 40th anniversary tour with the classic lineup including James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung, and drummer Mike Portnoy. With those dates beginning in Europe in late October, the prog rock titans have revealed the North American leg of the run.
Fender Unveils the Limited Blu DeTiger x Player Plus Jazz Bass
Fender has unveiled a new artist signature instrument with the Blu DeTiger x Player Plus Jazz Bass. The bassist worked with the company to modify the Player Plus Jazz to reflect her style and playing.