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Percy Jones and PAKT Announce Spring Tour
In 2021, fretless bass master Percy Jones unveiled his latest project called PAKT, which also features Alex Skolnick, Kenny Grohowski, and Tim Motzer. The group had a busy year and is now back with a new set of tour dates.
The Band Geeks: Wasted Years
The Band Geeks just dropped their latest video, and this time they’re upping the irons. Joined by Matt Beck on guitar, the Geeks take on Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years,” with Richie Castellano on bass and backing vocals.
Previously Unreleased Motörhead Track Now Available
Motörhead is gearing up to re-release their 23rd and final studio album, “Bad Magic: SERIOUSLY BAD MAGIC,” on February 24th, but they’re letting some of the goods out early. Lemmy’s bass is as fat and gritty as ever.
Epiphone Announces Newport and El Capitan Basses
Epiphone is launching two new bass offerings for 2023 with the Newport Bass and the El Capitan J-200 Studio Bass. Both take their cues from vintage instruments.
Kinga Glyk: The Governor
Kinga Glyk premiered this video yesterday after watching a documentary on Joe Zawinul. She was so inspired, she learned “The Governor” from Zawinul’s “Soulmates” album with Ben Webster.
Kansas Announces Massive 50th Anniversary Tour
Kansas is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a huge North American tour that will take them into 2024. The tour, which will be called “Another Fork in the Road,” will feature music from their entire catalog.
Wonder Women: Angeline Saris – Part 2
In this month’s installment of Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass, Brittany Frompovich concludes her two-part interview with Angeline Saris.
Nicolas Meier (with Arran McSporran): Shooting Stars
Arran McSporran shared this video on Facebook recently, and I have been enjoying it ever since. This clip by Nicolas Meier features some stellar fretless work by McSporran on “Shooting Stars.”
Tal Wilkenfeld to Fill in For Upcoming Incubus Tour Dates
Incubus has announced that their next few shows will have a different bass player. In a post on their Twitter account, the band wrote that Tal Wilkenfeld will be filling in for the mighty Ben Kenney.
Way Huge Smalls Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope Pedal Out Now
Way Huge has added a new pedal to their Smalls lineup that they say is not for those who play it safe. The Way Huge Smalls Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope pedal combines the two into a single unit that delivers “fifty shades of rude.”
Barend Tromp: Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers
Our good friend Rob Waxman shared this video on Facebook yesterday, and I was mesmerized by the performance. Barend Tromp pays tribute to Jeff Beck in this clip, playing “Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers” on 6-string fretless bass.
Ian Hunter Announces Star-Studded Album with Trujillo, DeLeo, McKagan and More
Rock and roll icon Ian Hunter has revealed a new album for 2023, and it’s looking to be a star-studded collection of music. “Defiance Part 1” will include Duff McKagan, Robert Trujillo, Robert DeLeo, and more.