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Tony Kanal Speaks on New No Doubt Album and Tour

No Doubt’s Tony Kanal took the time to speak with press last week during bandmate Gwen Stefani’s fashion show in NYC, saying that the band is revving up for a new album and tour. The ska-rock band is still in the process of writing their sixth studio album, which will be their first new material since 2001’s Rock Steady. Kanal...

Reader Spotlight: Elias Kesh

Meet Elias Kesh, a bassist from San Jose, California and our player in the spotlight for September 21, 2010. Bio: Elias began to perform music as a youth in the 70’s, followed by years studying music theory and jazz arranging in college. His primary genres of focus have been jazz/fusion and R&B. Some of Elias’ influences include Jeff Lorber, Brian...

Fusebox Funk Releases “The Subterrestrials”

Fusebox Funk has released their fifth EP, The Subterrestrials, via Extra Medium Productions. The four-track EP was produced by two-time Grammy winner Ross Hogarth, who has also worked with Ziggy Marley, Motley Crue, Jewel, and Jimmy Eat World. The band itself has shared venues with the likes of Parliament/Funkadelic, Smash Mouth, Against Me!, and Ozomatli. The Florida based group creates...

David Pastorius: Live Jazz Jam

There’s not a lot of detail about this live performance by David Pastorius (other than being called “Jazz Jam”), but there’s plenty of bass.

David Gage’s Shop Hosts Open House

David Gage String Instruments has announced they will be holding an open house at their shop in New York City to celebrate the new school year. The free event will take place September 25 from 2 to 6 PM, and is set to include informative sessions, titled “Ask the Luthiers,” “Traveling with a String Bass,” and a special presentation by...

Metallica Releases “Six Feet Down Under” EP

The metal legends in Metallica have been touring for nearly two solid years since the release of their last studio album, Death Magnetic. Now the group is finally wrapping up their time on the road with a fall tour of Australia and New Zealand, they’re commemorating the occasion by releasing Six Feet Down Under, a compilation EP of live performances...

The Lowdown with Dr. D.: Buying Your First Bow

Using the bow on an Upright Bass can open up a world of creative possibilities. Most people who get into it never get out! Before you can wow and amaze your friends, however, you will need to own a bow. When you start investigating bass bows you will find that there are two main styles of bass bows. Their physical...

Pipoquinha, 13 Year Old Bassist Performs “Rei Arthur”

Here’s a crazy video of 13 year old Brazilian bass prodigy Pipoquinha ripping it up on his tune “Rei Artur”, which translates to King Arthur.

Here are the most read, most popular stories and features on No Treble for the week of September 12 – 18, 2010. Video: Jaco Pastorius: Three Views Of A Secret Lessons: Slap Bass 101 (the entire series) News: A Perfect Circle Reunites; Tool Writing New Material Sheet Music: Slam Stewart: 134 Arco Solos for the Doublebass Tour: Victor Wooten and...

Paul McCartney Reissues “Band on the Run”

Paul McCartney and Wing’s 1973 album, Band on the Run, is being reissued in four different configurations in November. The sets were supervised by McCartney and remastered at Abbey Road using the same team who recently remastered the entire Beatles’ catalog. The Standard Edition is a single disc release, featuring the 9 remastered tracks. The Special Edition includes 2 CDs...

Big Advice Live, with Juan Nelson

Bassist Juan Nelson brings the funk in this live performance with Big Advice, live on the Sunset Strip.

Avishai Cohen North American Tour Announced

For the first time in two years, bassist/composer Avishai Cohen is returning to the U.S. as part of his North American tour. The nine date tour covers eight cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Cohen is a unique jazz musician who blends Middle Eastern, eastern European and African-American styles. Born in Israel to a musical family, Cohen first studied...