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Ricky Phillips Leaves Styx
After serving as its bassist for 21 years, Ricky Phillips has left Styx. He shared the news on Facebook, stating that after a long career it was time to take a breather.
Bass of the Week: Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant”
Bass Upfront’s David Sutkin has an astounding bass collection. We’ve taken a look at two of his Stradi basses before, but he’s just shared his latest addition to the lot. The Rischke Guitars 332 “Brilliant” is the first one to land in the U.S.
Mohini Dey’s 9 Essential Bass Pedals
Rick Beato interviewed Mohini Dey, and this segment is all about pedals. Mohini breaks down her each pedal, how it works, and how they contribute to her sound.
Colin Greenwood Announces New Radiohead Book
Colin Greenwood of Radiohead has announced a new book of photography documenting the band between 2003 and 2016. “How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead” gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the highly influential band.
Marcus Miller: Run for Cover (SFJAZZ Singles)
SFJAZZ presents year round jazz concerts, festivals, and educational programs at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, CA. On March 15, 2024, Marcus Miller and his band took the stage. In this clip, the band performs Miller’s 1981 composition, “Run for Cover.”
Weekly Top 10: March 16-22, 2024
This week’s top 10 reader-favorite stories on No Treble are chock full of bass goodness. This top 10 includes the exciting news of the new band Beat with Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai, a breakdown of the Brothers Johnson’s “Stomp!”, new bass gear, and more.
Lollar Introduces Hum-Cancelling DC J-Bass Pickups
Lollar Pickups has introduced a new set called the DC J-Bass, which they describe as a “dual coil twist on the well-known and well-loved Jazz Bass pickup design.” The new design is hum-canceling while also offering a hotter and fuller-bodied Jazz Bass sound.
Rebecca Johnson Band: I Feel Good / Kiss
Rebecca Johnson lays down the groove on this live performance of James Brown’s “I Feel Good” and Prince’s “Kiss.”
Stone Temple Pilots and Live Team Up for Jubilee Tour
1994 was a great year for rock. Some of the most iconic and influential albums were released that year, including “Purple” from the Stone Temple Pilots and “Throwing Copper” by Live. Now, the two bands are teaming up for a tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark records.
Danelectro Announces the Red Hot Longhorn Bass
One of the basses that caught our attention at the NAMM Show this year was the Danelectro Red Hot Longhorn Bass, and now we have more details about it.
Martin Miller & Mateus Asato: Let’s Dance
Mateus Asato joined Martin Miller and his session band recently, and they took on the David Bowie hit “Let’s Dance.” Bassist Ben Jud trades the lead vocals with Miller on this one.
Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle Announce the “Sessanta E.P.P.P.”
One of the most anticipated tours of 2024 is the Sessanta tour, which will feature A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer all on one stage to celebrate singer Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday. Now the groups have revealed that they’ve made an album together.