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Primus Announces U.S. Spring Tour Dates
Les Claypool and Primus have announced a new spring U.S. tour in support of their upcoming album, the band’s first studio release in 11 years. “The album will come out in late spring/early summer,” an update from the band explains, “so expect to hear a whole batch of new songs this tour.” The trek will focus on taking the trio...
Tom Hamilton Auctions Bass Lesson For Charity
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton is auctioning a 1-hour bass lesson through the website CharityBuzz.com. The auction is set to raise money for the Music and Youth Initiative, which works toward making after-school programs to reach underserved urban youth. The classic rock low-ender, who co-wrote many of the Aerosmith’s hits including his epic bass line to “Sweet Emotion,” is also a...
The Bass Player’s Guide to Scales & Modes
Stuart Clayton has released his latest bass method book, The Bass Player’s Guide to Scales & Modes, through his Bassline Publishing company. The Bass Player’s Guide to Scales & Modes is a thorough reference manual featuring all the scales, modes and arpeggios, from construction to recommended fretboard patterns. “[This] is a book that I have written in response to teaching...
Chris Buck, with Virgil Donati and Brett Garsed: “3 Crows”
Progressive bassist Chris Buck is wrapping up a new CD with drummer Virgil Donati and guitarist Brett Garsed, tentatively scheduled for a release this spring. This video was filmed in 2009, with the band performing “3 Crows”, one of the tunes slated for the new album. Buckle up!
Rewind: Esperanza Spalding’s Duet with Bobby McFerrin, Practicing Scales & Chord Voicings, New Bass Gear, RIP Mark Tulin and Mark Adams
Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of February 27 – March 5, 2011. 1. Esperanza Spalding and Bobby McFerrin Duet at Grammys Here’s an electrifying clip of Best New Artist Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding with vocal phenom Bobby McFerrin performing at the Grammy pre-telecast ceremony, which they co-hosted. Esperanza’s playing...
Steve Morse Band: 1984 German TV Performance, with Jerry Peek
Following the Dixie Dregs (or just “The Dregs”), Steve Morse formed his own band with bassist Jerry Peek and Dough Morgan on drums (for a time, until Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein joined the group). The band’s first album, , was released in 1984. That same year, the band performed for the German television show, Live at Ohne Filter, featuring Morse,...
RIP Mark Adams
Mark Adams, the bassist from the popular ’70’s Ohio funk band Slave, has passed away. Adams, who co-wrote the band’s first hit “Slide,” was an influence to many budding bassists. Anthony Wellington shared his thoughts: “My very first bass hero/idol Mark Adams (Mr. Mark) died last night,” he wrote on his Facebook page. “I remember being inspired by the song...
Jeff Ament’s Tres Mts. Debuts with New Release and Tour
As Pearl Jam celebrates their 20th anniversary, bassist Jeff Ament is staying extra busy with his side project, Tres Mts. The band, with Fastbacks drummer Richard Stuverud and dUg Pinnick of King’s X, is releasing Three Mountains throughout the month of March, starting with the digital format on March 8th, followed by the CD (March 15th) and LP (March 22nd)....
Dani Weber: “Bad Movies” for Solo Piccolo Bass
Dani Weber‘s solo bass work has been featured here before, and this is a nice piece we were recently checking out. Dani is playing his ’86 Warwick Thumb NT with piccolo strings tuned E – G# – B – E.
Chris Tarry Releases “Rest of the Story”
Chris Tarry has released his latest project, Rest of the Story, a multi-media composition including a 100 page book and CD. The Canadian-born jazz bassist is also a writer, and the book includes his short stories as well as unique art. That’s not to say the music is a side-note, as the nine-track album is full of Tarry’s original compositions....
Junior Ribeiro Braguinha: Groove!
Bassist Junior Ribeiro Braguinha uses these words to describe his performance in this video: “de groove de pizzicato”. I say, “holy smokes!”
Markbass Announces Ground Stereo Pre Preamp and BAS 121 Lites Cabinets
The list 2011 line of new Markbass gear continues with the introduction of the Ground Stereo Pre preamp and BAS-121 Lite powered cabinets. Ground Stereo Pre Preamp Markbass teamed up with endorser Alain Caron to design the components of a new rig, resulting in the Ground Stereo Pre and BAS-121 Lite powered cabinets. The Ground Stereo Pre is Caron’s signature...