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Judith Hill: KNKX Studio Session with Pee Wee Hill
KNKX had Judith Hill perform at their temporary location at Avast! Studios early this year. It turned out to be an epic session. Hill’s quartet includes her parents, bassist Robert Lee “Pee Wee” Hill and keyboardist Michiko Hill, with drummer John Staten. KNKX shared, “These three tunes were a sampling of the musical diversity on her latest album, and Hill...
In Memoriam: Brad Houser
We’re sad to report today that Brad Houser of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians has died after suffering a stroke. He was 62 years old.
Bass of the Week: Bayou Basses The Dreamer
Bayou Basses posted their latest build recently. Inspired by the lyrics of John Lennon, The Dreamer is described as a departure from the company’s previous builds.
Meshell Ndegeocello: Georgia Ave
I’m really enjoying the music (and videos) of Meshell Ndegeocello’s new album, “The Omnichord Real Book.” Meshell just released the video for the album’s opening track, “Georgia Ave.” Dig it.
Yes Announces “Classic Tales of Yes” U.S. Tour
Yes is hitting the road again this year with the “Classic Tales of Yes” Tour. The prog-rock titans will be performing music from across their entire 50-plus years.
Weekly Top 10: July 15-21, 2023
Time to take a look at what No Treble readers enjoyed this week. Here are the top 10 most read articles for the week of July 15-21, 2023.
Charles Berthoud: No Longer
For this new video, Charles Berthoud said, “This is what 25 YEARS of bass and piano practice looks like. Fretless bass + piano is such a nice combination.” Enjoy his song, “No Longer.”
Roger Waters Reveals “Dark Side of the Moon Redux” Release Date
After months of anticipation, Roger Waters has set a release date for his remake of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” “The Dark Side of the Moon Redux” will be dropping on October 6th.
Fender Introduces Their First Ukulele Bass
Fender has announced their first foray into the world of ukulele basses. The miniature Fullerton Precision Bass ukulele has a P-Bass body shape with a 20.25-inch scale.
Martin Miller Session Band with Lari Basilio: Kiss From a Rose
Guest guitarist Lari Basilio once again joined the Martin Miller Session Band, and they took on the Seal classic, “Kiss From a Rose.” Ben Jud nails the vocals while also handling the bass.
Greta Van Fleet Releases “Starcatcher”
Greta Van Fleet has released “Starcatcher,” marking the modern classic rock band’s third studio album. The album was recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studios, where GVF took its cues from the old-school methods.
From the Bottom: The Top 10 Greatest TV Theme Bass Lines
In this episode, Paul Thompson lays down his (extremely subjective) list of his top 10 favorite bass lines (plus three honorable mentions) from iconic television shows from the 1970s-2000s.