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Eastwood Updates the TB64 6-String Bass for 2024
Bass VI-style instruments have been growing in popularity over the past couple of years, and now Eastwood is reviving another six-string bass from the past. The TB64 6-string Bass STD is a new version of their tribute to the TB-64 Teisco bass.
Ron Carter Foursight Quartet with Marcus Miller: Cominando (Monte Carlo Jazz Festival)
Bass titans shared the stage at the Monte Carlo Jazz Festival. Here’s Ron Carter and Marcus Miller performing “Cominando.”
Korn Announces 2024 Tour Dates
Korn recently announced a 30th anniversary show in Los Angeles, which quickly sold out. Now the metal band has unveiled a 25-city North American tour with special guests Gojira and Spiritbox.
Jackson Guitars Announces the Adam Blackstone Signature “Gladys” Bass
Adam Blackstone is one of the most prolific and successful bass players of our time. Now, the bass guru has announced his first-ever signature electric bass: the Adam Blackstone “Gladys” Jackson Pro Series Signature Concert Bass.
Victor Bailey Group: “Behind the Stage” Performance (2000)
No Treble reader Zvonimir Bucevic has graciously shared with us a rare gem – a video featuring the legendary Victor Bailey and his group performing in Ljubljana on April 6, 2000.
Dan Lilker Rejoins Anthrax For Upcoming Tour
Anthrax is gearing up for some tour dates in April that will see them hitting Central America and South America with a pair of U.S. dates in May. Dan Lilker will be joining them in place of Frank Bello.
Wonder Women: Kristen Pfaff – Part 2
Last year, I wrote a column to give Kristen Pfaff the recognition she deserved. Little did I know that delving into her story would lead me to finding a work in progress: a collaboration between author Guy Mankowski and Jason Pfaff.
Alexander Mercieca: “Deadlifts and Some Victor Wooten”
Perfecting your craft takes hard work. Alexander Mercieca takes that to a whole other level. Check out this video of him doing deadlifts while playing some Victor Wooten.
Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer Release “But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody?”
Nearly a decade ago, one of the most epic bass duos of all time came into existence. Now, Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer have released a monumental album humorously titled “But Who’s Gonna Play The Melody?”
Playing The 8 Bar Blues: “Key To The Highway”
This lesson focuses on one of the most popular eight-bar blues tunes, “Key To The Highway.” It features a shuffle feel, much like the version from Derek & The Dominos.
Berklee’s unCOVER Challenge: Undertale’s “Megalovania”
Berklee’s “unCOVER Challenge” is a cool concept. In this episode, four musicians (Marley Striem on bass, Paulina Romano on guitar, Paul Vanier on keys, and Kristýna Sibinská on drums) set out to perform “Megalovania” from the video game, “Undertale.”
Duff McKagan Releases Expanded Edition of “Lighthouse”
Duff McKagan has added onto his intimate third solo album with “Lighthouse (Expanded Edition).” The new collection is available now digitally and features eight new tracks plus three live performance videos captured last December at Easy Street Records.