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Bootsy Collins: The Influencers (with Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and More)

Bootsy Collins has dropped a new single, and he called on some top-shelf artists to contribute. “The Influencers” features Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Dave Stewart, Fantaazma, and West Coast Stone.

Lyle Lovett Announces Large Band Tour Dates with Leland Sklar

Singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett has announced a lengthy summer tour with his Large Band. The 15-piece ensemble is anchored by the bearded bass master Leland Sklar, who has been working with Lovett for four decades.

Tech 21 Announces 30th Anniversary Limited Edition SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Tech 21’s flagship SansAmp Bass Driver DI was first introduced in 1994. To celebrate its three decades, the company has announced a special 30th Anniversary limited edition pedal.

Anderson .Paak: Am I Wrong (Live Performance with ScHoolboy Q)

Anderson .Paak is bringing the funky goodness on this live performance of “Am I Wrong,” on Apple Music’s season 2 of .Paak House Radio. Joined by ScHoolboy Q, the band is backed by the rock solid bass work of Kelsey Gonzalez.

Adrian Belew To Revisit King Crimson Music with Tony Levin, Danny Carey, and Steve Vai

Adrian Belew has announced a new project called Beat that will perform music from his era in King Crimson. Tony Levin will be joining him for it as well as guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey.

Bass of the Week: Jacques Legault’s Coffee Table Bass

Have you ever looked at a coffee table and thought, “That could be a bass?” That thought occurred to Jacques Legault, who shared this wild bass he built.

King Crimson: Elephant Talk (Live At The Warfield Theatre, San Francisco 1995)

I love Bill Bruford’s YouTube channel. He recently shared a video that brought me back to my high school days – and a VHS tape of King Crimson’s 1984 performance in Tokyo. “Elephant Talk” was one of the highlights for me, with Tony Levin performing masterfully on the Stick.