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Matteo Esposito & Friends: Some Skunk Funk
Bassist Matteo Esposito reunited with four other professional musicians from Italy to record the Brecker Brothers’ classic “Some Skunk Funk.” They nailed it!
Fender Unveils Bass-Inspired Silver Coin Set
Fender has released a new collectible that celebrates one of their iconic pairings. The Fender Dynamic Duo Silver Coin Set features two pieces shaped like a Precision Bass and a Bassman amp.
Life On Mars: The Funkiest Bass Line From Outer Space
In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul Thompson digs into a classic funk track by Dexter Wansel. He gets into why the bass line to “Life On Mars” is one of the most unique you’ll ever hear.
Dream Theater: Answering The Call
Dream Theater has released another official music video from their 2021 album, “A View From The Top Of The World.” “Answering The Call” offers some amazing CGI work by Wayne Joyner to pair with the band’s music.
Neon Trees Announce “The Favorite Daze Tour”
Neon Trees have announced “The Favorite Daze Tour,” which will take them from coast to coast this fall. Bassist Branden Campbell shared the news, along with his reverence for live music in general, on Instagram.
Learn How To Play Pull-Offs: Essential Funk Bass Technique – Part 1
This lesson explores the pull-off technique, an essential element of bass playing. While it’s typically used in funk, this can be applied across all genres of music.
The Main Squeeze: “Ain’t Nobody” (with Adryon de León)
It’s always a good day when The Main Squeeze drops a new video. Here’s the group with special guest Adryon de León doing their version of the Rufus and Chaka Khan classic, “Ain’t Nobody.”
moe. Announces Fall Tour
moe. has announced a new 16-date tour for the fall focusing on the mid-Atlantic and Midwest. At the beginning of the year, the band welcomed guitarist Chuck Garvey back to the road full-time. They also made keyboardist Nate Wilson a permanent addition to the group.
Benson Amps Announces B700 Bass Amp
Benson Amps has launched a new bass amp called the B700. Designed with bassist Joe Lally of Fugazi and The Messthetics, the high-voltage head features a tube preamp matched to a 700-watt class D output section.
New Jazz Underground: the MF DOOM SUiTE
New Jazz Underground dropped a fantastic video a couple of days, and this one takes on many twists and turns. Here’s the quartet of saxophonist Abdias Armenteros, pianist Eric “ELEW” Lewis, bassist Sebastian Rios, and drummer TJ Reddick performing “the MF DOOM SUiTE.”
Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade Adds Fall Tour Dates
Les Claypool reunited with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade this year for a summer tour, marking the band’s first outing in 20 years. They must be having fun because they’ve just announced a new set of fall dates.
Bass of the Week: Stradi Rock Bass
David Sutkin posted the latest bass in his arsenal on the Facebook group Bass Upfront, and it’s clear he’s ready to rock. Literally.