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Nicole Row To Join Incubus for Remainder of 2023
In January, Incubus bassist Ben Kenney revealed he had a brain tumor removed and would be sitting it out to recover. Tal Wilkenfeld filled in for the early shows, and now Nicole Row is taking over.
Reader Spotlight: Matt Ross
Meet Matt Ross, who first thought he wanted to play the guitar (after hearing Hendrix), but realized “bass is infinitely cooler.” He has one of the most hilarious superpowers too.
Yussef Dayes: Black Classical Music
Drummer Yussef Dayes dropped the official video for the title track of his upcoming album, “Black Classical Music,” and it is incredible. The band includes Rocco Palladino on bass, Charlie Stacey on piano, Venna on saxophone, and Alexander Bourt on percussion.
Aerosmith Announces “Peace Out” Farewell Tour
Fifty-three years after they first formed in Boston, the legendary rock band Aerosmith has announced their final tour. The “Peace Out” farewell run will include The Black Crowes for the whole run.
Cliff Burton Biography Gets Expanded Third Edition
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Metallica’s debut studio album, “Kill ‘Em All.” To coincide with the event, Joel McIver’s definitive biography of bassist Cliff Burton is getting a new edition.
Siân Pottok, Hadrien Feraud, Laurent Coulondre, and Tilo Bertholo: BlackBird
Siân Pottok recently released this live studio video performance of an incredibly beautiful cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” Hadrien Feraud arranged the tune for the group.
Jonathan Butler Releases “Ubuntu” with Marcus Miller
South African singer and guitarist Jonathan Butler has returned with his first studio album in eight years with “Ubuntu.” The album was recorded in 2019 with the legendary Marcus Miller.
Groove – Episode #101: Guy Pratt
Guy Pratt, a legendary bass player and skilled musician, has captivated audiences and inspired fellow bass players for decades. He’s our guest for Episode #101 of Groove.
Primus with Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Troy Van Leeuwen: Ænima
If you missed the special benefit concert Primus threw for Jimmy Hayward, you missed a special night of music. Here’s Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Troy Van Leeuwen performing Tool’s classic track “Ænima.”
Thundercat Plots “In Yo Girl’s City” Tour
Thundercat just released his first new music in three years, and now he’s announced a headlining tour for later this year.
Pyramid Strings Unveil New Short Scale String Sets
Germany’s Pyramid Strings is showing some love for short-scale basses with two new sets of strings: the Vintage 63 and the Rooftop 69. Both types take their cues from vintage styles of the ’60s.
Don Ross, Michael Manring, and The Atlantic String Machine: Three Views of a Secret
Jaco Pastorius’s “Three Views of a Secret” is one of my all-time favorite compositions. In this video, guitarist Don Ross is joined by Michael Manring and The Atlantic String Machine to perform their own beautiful version.