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Motörhead Announces “Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2007”
More material from the Motörhead archives is about to see the light of day. The legendary rock band’s performance at the 2007 Montreux Jazz Festival will be released as an album.
Wonder Women: Jane Little
This month’s edition of Wonder Women features classical double bassist Jane Little, a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for an astonishing 71 years.
Scary Pockets: Back in Black (Funk Cover)
Scary Pockets, with the help of guest vocalist Joanna Jones and guest guitarist Joe Bonamassa, took AC/DC’s “Back in Black” and made it funky. Calvin Turner handles the low end.
Eva Gardner Rocks the Upright Bass on The Mars Volta’s New Acoustic Album
The Mars Volta has released a new album that dives deeper into their 2022 self-titled record. Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón is an acoustic and reimagined version of their comeback album, “The Mars Volta.”
Keep It Groovy: Learn The Bass Line To The Beatles’ “Eight Days A Week”
Today, Ryan Madora keeps it groovy by learning triads, following a chord progression, and applying a walking bass line by taking a page from Paul McCartney’s book and “Eight Days A Week.”
Charles Berthoud and Bernth: Bloodstream
Charles Berthoud teamed up with Bernth, and the results are incredible. Here they are performing “Bloodstream.”
Bridget Kearney Releases Second Solo Album, “Snakes of Paradise”
Lake Street Dive bassist Bridget Kearney has just released a new album. “Snakes of Paradise” features some of her most personal music yet.
Ernie Ball Adds Short Scale Gauges to Slinky Flatwound Strings
Ernie Ball announced two new sets to their Slinky Flatwound Bass lineup at the NAMM Show. The series now has new string gauge combinations designed for short-scale basses.
Marcus Miller: Untamed (Live)
Marcus Miller took the stage at Yoshi’s with drummer Billy Kilson. Playing the tune “Untamed,’ Marcus switches to fretless – then back to fretted – and gives us an incredibly dynamic performance.
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “Decoding Giant Steps for Electric Bass”
John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” is one of the most daunting jazz standards due to its complex chord changes. Janek Gwizdala has published a book for bassists to get the most out of the song.
Bass of the Week: Shuker Custom Series 2
This Shuker Custom four-string Series 2 Bass has a lot going on. The first thing that catches your eye is its rusted airbrush finish, which has a matte top coat. Then you’re drawn to the hole in the body that acts as a grip.
The Main Squeeze: Grape Jelly
The Main Squeeze dropped the 7th video featuring music from their new live album, To Be Determined, recorded at The Squeeze House. This time, the band is joined by Pulp Friction, and as always, the smooth bass work of Rob Walker.