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Solar Guitars Adds Two New Type AB Basses
Solar Guitars has added a pair of new basses to its lineup with the AB1.4ROP and the AB1.5BOP. The new models are described as the top tier of the Type AB Bass range.
Playing For Change Band: A Fool For You
Here’s another great video by the Playing For Change Band performing live at Billboard Live in Osaka, Japan. In this clip, the band takes on the Ray Charles classic, “A Fool For You.”
mssv and Mike Watt Announce Second Album, Massive U.S. Tour
Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges, and Mike Watt have teamed up once again for a second album as mssv. The band toured heavily behind 2020’s “Main Steam Stop Valve,” and they’re not changing anything for their upcoming record.
Marusczyk Introduces “Bass Upfront” Signature Model
Marusczyk and Bass Upfront have teamed up to introduce a Bass Upfront signature model. Based on the company’s Frog Omega, the bass was designed with Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin.
Frowin Ickler: Intercontinental Raga
Frowin Ickler sent in today’s video, and it is impressive. Here’s his solo bass performance of “Intercontinental Raga,” inspired by John McLaughlin’s Shakti project. The Jens Schönitz acoustic bass sounds fantastic too.
Cattle Decapitation, Featuring Olivier Pinard, Announce Terrasitic Infestation Tour
Cattle Decapitation will be covering North America once again as they’ve announced the Terrasitic Infestation headlining tour.
Wonder Women: Esperanza Spalding
In this edition of No Treble’s Wonder Women series, we will examine the extraordinary musical path of bassist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter Esperanza Spalding.
Charles Berthoud: If “In The End” Was The Hardest Song In The World
Charles Berthoud took Linkin Park’s “In The End” and made it unique. Joined by guitarist Bernth, Charles navigates the song using many techniques.
Nikki Sixx Announces Work on New Book
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has revealed he’s working on another book. In a post on social media, he reported that he’s working on a new project and an animated show that includes music.
James Jamerson’s Hometown to Rename Street for the Iconic Bassist
Edisto Island, South Carolina residents will be “Dancing in the Streets” after they rename a road for hometown hero James Jamerson.
Nate Smith, Cory Wong, and Victor Wooten: Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2023
On July 4th, Nate Smith, Cory Wong, and Victor Wooten performed at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. Here’s a great clip of the trio during that performance (with an extended drum solo by Smith).
Tal Wilkenfeld to Join Allman Betts Family Revival Tour
The Allman Family Revival tour is back for 2023 with some very special guests. Although the Allman Betts Band is usually anchored by Berry Duane Oakley (son of Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), the group will be anchored by Tal Wilkenfeld for this outing.