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Scary Goldings with Will Lee: Professor Vicarious

It’s always a great day when a new video by Scary Goldings comes out. Will Lee joins the band for a live performance of “Professor Vicarious,” making it every more exciting. Dig Will’s solos!

In Memoriam: Chas Newby

Chas Newby, one of the last former Beatles, has died at the age of 81. The news was shared with us by his son, Steve Newby, who called his father a great man and good bass player.

This month’s edition of Wonder Women features Trish Doan, a Canadian musician and former bassist for Kittie. In addition to bass, she played guitar since age 13 and was the lead guitarist in the band Her in London, Ontario.

Rick Beato: The Chuck Rainey Interview

Rick Beato has one of the most informative channels on Youtube. In this interview, he sits down with bass legend Chuck Rainey.

In Memoriam: Bill Lee

Jazz bassist Bill Lee has passed away at the age of 94. The news was confirmed by his son, film director Spike Lee.

Playing Hammer-Ons on Bass In The Key Of E – Part 1

In this lesson, Ryan Madora breaks down the technique of hammering-on. A quintessential element of bass technique, this focuses on our fretting hand and adds plenty of groove to any bass line.

Jeff Beck Tribute: Going Down

Two days ago, an incredible lineup of musicians got together at the Royal Albert Hall to pay tribute to Jeff Beck. Two bassists were on hand, including Rhonda Smith and Nathan East. Here’s the closing song of the night, “Going Down.”

Dave Matthews Band Releases “Walk Around The Moon”

Dave Matthews Band has released their 10th studio album, entitled Walk Around The Moon. The record was written and recorded by the band members starting in 2020, and the trading of music back and forth led to a rather broad range of sounds. The album marks the first without violinist Boyd Tinsley as well as the first with keyboardist Buddy...