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Robyn Adele Anderson: “Hells Bells/Carol of the Bells” Jazz Cover

Robyn Adele Anderson: “Hells Bells/Carol of the Bells” Jazz Cover

Robyn Adele Anderson is changing things up for the holidays with a great mashup of “Carol of the Bells” and AC/DC’s “Hells Bells.”

Geddy Lee’s Toronto Stop on Book Tour Filmed for CBC Special

Geddy Lee’s Toronto Stop on Book Tour Filmed for CBC Special

For all of us that didn’t get to attend Geddy Lee’s “My Effin’ Life” book tour, it looks like we’re in luck: Lee’s stop at Toronto’s Massey Hall was reportedly filmed for a special episode of CBC Music’s “Live at Massey Hall.”

Best of 2023: The Top 10 Bass Player Interviews and Podcasts

Best of 2023: The Top 10 Bass Player Interviews and Podcasts

Interviewing bassists is one of our favorite things, because we get their stories, insights, and more. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite interviews of 2023. This list includes our podcast, interviews, and Wonder Women series.

Blake Branch: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Blake Branch: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Blake Branch shared a beautiful solo arrangement of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which is perfect for this holiday season.

Mark Egan Announces New Trio Album, “Cross Currents”

Mark Egan Announces New Trio Album, “Cross Currents”

Bass legend Mark Egan has formed Potent Trio with drummer Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Moreover, the group has announced an album for this coming spring.

Summer School Electronics Introduces the Half Day Compressor Pedal

Summer School Electronics Introduces the Half Day Compressor Pedal

Summer School Electronics has added a new pedal to their lineup with the Half Day Compressor, which the company describes as a Ross-style compressor with modern amenities.

John Patitucci Electric Guitar Quartet: JLR

John Patitucci Electric Guitar Quartet: JLR

Today is John Patitucci’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with one of his live performances with his Electric Guitar Quartet. “JLR” was recorded at The Jazz Gallery in October, 2022, and features Adam Rogers and Steve Cardenas on guitars and Nate Smith on drums.

Best of 2023: The Top 10 Reader Spotlights

Best of 2023: The Top 10 Reader Spotlights

The Reader Spotlight debuted in our first year (2009). It remains one of my favorite things on No Treble to this day. Here are the top 10 reader spotlight features from 2023.

“Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses: The Greatest Christmas Bass Line Ever

“Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses: The Greatest Christmas Bass Line Ever

In this episode of “From the Bottom,” Paul Thompson digs into one of the most unique holiday songs ever recorded, “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses.

Juna Serita: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Juna Serita: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Juna Serita is spreading some holiday cheer with this solo bass arrangement of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

Best of 2023: Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Amps

Best of 2023: Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Amps

Today, we’re kicking off our annual “Best Of” lists, sharing the content readers love the most. We cover a lot of bass gear over the course of a year, and 2023 was no different. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass amp stories for 2023.

Are Backing Tracks Holding You Back?

Are Backing Tracks Holding You Back?

In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora discusses backing tracks, and the positives or negatives they provide when learning the bass.