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Munguntovch Tsolmonbayar: Portrait Of Tracy
We’ve seen many bassists play the Jaco Pastorius tune “Portrait Of Tracy” over the years, but none quite like this. Munguntovch Tsolmonbayar takes on the tune on double bass, and he nails it.
Reader Spotlight: Omer Al-Katib
Meet Omer Al-Katib (aka Omer Plays Bass), a bassist with 41 years of experience and an impressive collection. As you’ll see in his “superhero” response, he’s a pro’s pro.
Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Introduces the Family Reserve Nitro StingRay Retro ’76 Bass
Ernie Ball Music Man unveiled the latest in their limited edition Ball Family Reserve instruments. The Spring 2023 drop includes the Ball Family Reserve StingRay Retro ’76 bass.
King Crimson: Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (Part II) Live At Fréjus 1982
Bill Bruford drops some incredible videos (and stories). Here’s one with the 80’s King Crimson lineup of Bruford, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin, and Adrian Belew performing “Larks’ Tongues In Aspic (Part II)” live.
Flea’s Podcast, “This Little Light”, Out Now
Flea’s new podcast, This Little Light, has launched with its first three episodes. As we previously reported, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist created the fifteen-part series to interview artists about their early musical journeys.
Groove – Episode #100: Robert Trujillo
Welcome to episode #100 of Groove – The No Treble Podcast. For the first time, we brought someone back for a second appearance. Celebrating 100 episodes with Robert Trujillo!
Victor Wooten: Bass Solo with Cory Wong (2023)
I love catching videos from the Cory Wong tour with Victor Wooten. Here’s a terrific fan-shot clip of Vic taking a solo at the concert in Chicago.
Polyphia Announces Headlining North American Tour
Polyphia has announced a North American tour in support of their most recent album, “Remember That You Will Die.” The band, featuring bassist Clay Gober, will kick off the headlining trek on September 30th.
Fender Announces the Squier Sonic Series Basses
Fender’s entry-level Squier Bullet series has been replaced by a new line called the Sonic Series. The new instruments carry similar attributes to their predecessors with new colors and new models.
John Ferrara: Fragments of Silence (Bass Nerds Studio Performance)
John Ferrara stopped by the Bass Nerds’ studio to record a podcast episode with them. Before that, John performed some tunes, including this stunning rendition of “Fragments of Silence.”
Queen and Adam Lambert Announce North American “Rhapsody” Tour
After a four-year hiatus, Queen and Adam Lambert are bringing The Rhapsody Tour back to North America. The production has been expanded and updated since its inception in 2019 and will feature a set list spanning Queen’s full catalog.
SolidGoldFX Unveils the Beta-V Bass Preamp Pedal
SolidGoldFX has revamped one of their bass pedal offerings with the Beta-V, which they call a preamp that kicks. The Beta was their first bass-specific pedal, and the latest edition continues the model’s take on capturing the warmth and grit of vintage tube amps.