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Keturah: All the Way from Africa (Playing For Change)
I love the work of Playing For Change. They just released another fantastic video, this time featuring the music of Keturah. Here’s Keturah and her band performing “All the Way from Africa.”
Oteil & Friends Announce Fall Tour
Oteil Burbridge has announced a new fall tour with his band Oteil & Friends. The group is filled out with Melvin Seals, Duane Betts, Jason Crosby, John Kimock, and Lamar Williams, Jr.
Keep It Groovy: Using Major and Minor Triads and Making Them Groove: 1-6-2-5 in the key of A
In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, we take a look at combining our major and minor triad shapes to fit a key and chord progression. We’ll focus on the good ol’ 1-6-2-5 in the key of A.
Leonid & Friends: Fantasy
Leonid & Friends are touring the U.S., but that didn’t stop them from dropping another great video. Here’s Leonid Vorobyev and the band performing a cover of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Fantasy.”
Lyle Lovett And His Large Band, With Leland Sklar, Announce Summer Tour
After wrapping up a tour with his Acoustic Group last month, Lyle Lovett has confirmed a coast-to-coast summer tour with his Large Band, featuring Leland Sklar.
Harley Benton Unveils 25th Anniversary Model Basses
Harley Benton is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special edition of guitars and basses in a Firemist Gold finish. The two basses include the JB-25TH and the Enhanced 25TH.
Almost Nailed It: Take Ω (Living Room Session)
No Treble reader Christian Kussmann sent this video his trio, Almost Nailed It, recorded. Initially, they didn’t intend to release the video, but I’m glad they did in the end.
Geddy Lee Reveals Memoir Title, Cover, and Release Date
After first teasing it in 2021, Geddy Lee has revealed the title and release date for his new memoir. “My Effin’ Life” is slated to be published on November 14th, 2023. The 512-page book covers his life in and out of the progressive rock trio Rush.
Bass of the Week: Gildaxe Juniper
Geo Kitta has shared the Gildaxe Juniper, a 32-inch scale bass that is all custom designed and built. The bass oozes with vintage vibes as it takes its cues from the ’60s Italian Meazzi Hollywood Jupiter.
Charles Berthoud: Bohemian Rhapsody on Fretless Bass
Charles Berthoud dropped another stunning video a few days ago. Here’s his version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” on fretless bass.
In Memoriam: John Regan
Bassist John Regan, who performed with artists including Peter Frampton and Ace Frehley, has passed away at the age of 71. The news was shared in part by Frampton on Facebook, who remembered Regan as a dear friend.
Weekly Top 10: April 1-7, 2023
The first week of April started the month off in a big way. Here are this week’s top 10 reader favorite stories on No Treble.