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Pete Griffin: 9th Floor Walkup

Back in March we interviewed Pete Griffin about his new solo EP, “Pete Griffin and His Lab Rats.” The four-song collection is incredible, but the groove for “9th Floor Walkup” is one that stuck with me, so I was pumped to find this playthrough video.

Sublime Releases New Single, Announces Summer Tour

For the past 15 years, original Sublime members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh have been performing with guitarist Rome Ramirez for a project aptly named Sublime With Rome. That band is winding down to a close with a farewell tour that will not include Gaugh and Wilson. Instead, they’ve returned to the O.G. Sublime format with the late Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob on vocals.

Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in May 2024

Here’s your monthly roundup of the most popular gear stories. This top 10 list is for the bass gear we covered in May 2024.

REO Brothers: I Am The Walrus

The REO Brothers continue to demonstrate their chops with another excellent cover. Their love for The Beatles shines through on this performance of “I Am The Walrus.”

Antonia Aviles Publishes Children’s Book, “Catalina Plays the What?”

If you’ve ever played a single gig on the double bass, chances are you’ve been asked, “What do you call that thing?” A new children’s book called “Catalina Plays the What?” helps clear things up for youngsters while inspiring them to love the instrument.

Jane’s Addiction Announces North American Tour with Original Members

For the first time in 14 years, Jane's Addiction will be hitting the road with their original lineup of Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins. The North American run will begin August 9th in Las Vegas, Nevada, and cover most of the U.S. with a single stop in Canada.

Zander Zon: My Friend of Misery

Zander loves Jason Newstead’s bass intro from “My Friend of Misery,” so he created his own rendition with a bass tuned DGDG.

Ambiente Solstice Releases “Short Stories” with Sean O’Bryan Smith, Michael Manring, and Vail Johnson

Ambiente Solstice has just released “Short Stories,” featuring Sean O’Bryan Smith, Michael Manring, and Vail Johnson, and co-produced by Rich Krainak.

Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 2

Here’s part two of our “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” interview with Becky Baldwin.

Slap Dragon: Already Won

Scott Mulvahill is one of my favorite upright bass players, so when he announced he had a new group called Slap Dragon, I was all in. However, Mulvahill went the opposite direction for the project and picked up a U-Bass to dish out some acoustic funk.

Brian Wright Chronicles the Bass in Upcoming Book, “The Bastard Instrument”

Music history professor and bassist Brian F. Wright has written “The Bastard Instrument: A Cultural History of the Electric Bass,” exploring the importance of the electric bass throughout the years.

Talking Technique: Walk This Way To Great Bass Technique

The chorus of “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith features a cool pentatonic riff with slides that we can build on for cool-sounding variations. Buckle up for fretboard fitness, finger acrobatics, and rocking riffs!