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Tedeschi Trucks Extends Deuces Wild Tour
The Tedeschi Trucks Band just kicked off their Deuces Wild tour, but the North American trek has already been expanded with summer and fall legs. Their new dates begin on May 22nd in Portland, Oregon, and will cover the West Coast before making their way east.
Bass of the Week: Ruokangas Guitars Steam Classic “Puma”
Bassist Markus Setzer shared a video recently and the bass he was using caught my eye and my ear. This Ruokangas Steam Classic is a beautiful fretless that’s fitted with their Valvebucker MkII system. The setup matches a magnetic pickup capsule with a tube-powered preamp circuit that’s powered by a floor unit.
Zander Zon: “Zelda” Main Theme for Solo Bass
Zander Zon is back with another impressive solo bass arrangement, and this one takes on the main theme from the popular video game, “Zelda.”
Job For A Cowboy Releases First Album in 10 Years, “Moon Healer”
Ten years after their last studio album, “Sun Eater,” the death metal heroes in Job For A Cowboy have returned with a new album. “Moon Healer” is described by bassist Nick Schendzielos as a mirror of its predecessor in style and concept.
Pigtronix Now Shipping Philosopher’s Tone 2 Pedal
Pigtronix has launched the Philosopher’s Tone 2, which expands on the original optical compressor’s design with a footswitchable Grit.
Brad Russell: “The Righteous Kid” (NPR Tiny Desk Audition 2024)
Brad Russell is throwing his hat in the ring with a NPR Tiny Desk audition video, and he sent it our way. Brad does it all in this clip, with live looping, lead bass, and vocals. This is his original tune, “The Righteous Kid.”
Weekly Top 10: February 17-23, 2024
This week’s top 10 reader favorites include four bass gear stories, our interview with Jonas Hellborg, a couple of exciting new albums, and a great how-to video by Julia Hofer. There’s even a bonus top 10 list inside.
Kala Celebrates 15 Years of the U-Bass With 15th Anniversary Model
2024 marks the 15th anniversary of the Kala U-Bass and the company is celebrating with a special model. The Solid Hawaiian Koa Top 15th Anniversary Edition U-Bass is crafted with a hand-selected piece of Koa from Kala’s private stock.
Charles Berthoud: “Elevated” Live at Musicians Institute
Charles Berthoud recently held a bass clinic at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. As his intro, he performed his song “Elevated” for the attendees.
Kevin Scott Announces WAXpaper’s Debut Album
In our interview with Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott last year, he shared he was working an album with his solo project, WAXpaper. Now he’s revealed the project’s self-titled debut will be released in April.
Slayer is Reuniting
In a twist that nearly no one saw coming, Slayer is reuniting in 2024. The thrash metal pioneers have confirmed two performances for the fall: Chicago’s Riot Fest on September 22nd and Louisville, Kentucky’s Louder Than Life Festival on September 27th.
Wojtek Stanisz & Barrels Cello Quartet: Flahjo
Wojtek Stanisz has a new solo album out. In this video, he’s joined by the Barrels Cello Quartet on “Flahjo,” a stunningly beautiful track from “Szuflandia.”