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Lettuce Expands 2023 Tour
Lettuce has expanded its current tour with a set of dates in March. The band, which is currently in the Pacific Northwest, will add Midwest and Eastern performances to the schedule.
Bass Of The Week: Nick Lloyd Basses #55
Edgar Meyer’s double bass, made by Giovanni Battista Gabrielli in 1769, is an amazing instrument. Nick Lloyd spent a lot of time thinking about it, and ultimately Paul Kowert commissioned him to make a copy.
Marvin Gaye: Abraham, Martin and John
Today, we celebrate the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. For today’s video, I chose Marvin Gaye’s version of “Abraham, Martin and John.” Gaye was backed by the Funk Brothers, including the always excellent work of James Jamerson.
NOFX Announces Final Tour
NOFX has announced the first round of new tour dates, which will mark the end of the band. The “NOFX Final Tour” will feature the band giving it their all as they play forty songs a night, including full albums and rarities.
Nembrini Audio Launches the Bass Driver Plugin
For bassists working “inside the box,” Nembrini Audio has just introduced a new DAW plugin, The Bass Driver. The three-band overdrive and amp simulator is based on the SansAmp Bass Driver D.I. while allowing for more flexibility.
Josie & the Cousins: Aja
Our good friend Magnus Sjöquist shared this video on Facebook of the Swedish Steely Dan tribute band Josie & the Cousins performing “Aja.” Way to go, Magnus!
Eagles Add New “Hotel California Tour” Dates for 2023
Following the success of their previous dates, The Eagles have announced a new leg of their Hotel California Tour for 2023. The band’s lineup includes Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Vince Gill, and bassist Timothy B. Schmit.
Ibanez Revamps SR1350B Basses for 2023
Ibanez has revealed three new SR1350B models to its SR Premium line for 2023. The four, five, and six-string versions of the bass now sport a new top and finish for a refreshed look.
Lake Street Dive: “Anyone Who Had A Heart” (Live from The Sultan Room)
Lake Street Dive’s “Live from The Sultan Room” series of videos has a new entry. Bridget Kearney’s big tone and bouncy bass line comes through loud and clear on the band’s cover of Dionne Warwick’s “Anyone Who Had A Heart.”
Iggy Pop Recruits Rock Royalty on 19th Album, “Every Loser”
The Godfather of Punk’s career is still going strong as Iggy Pop is back with his 19th studio album. “Every Loser” features an insane musical roster with members of Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, blink-182 and more.
Grez Guitars Introduces the Mendocino Long Scale Bass
After releasing the Mendocino short-scale bass last year, Grez Guitars has unveiled a new long-scale version of the model. The bass has the same design features as its predecessors, including a mahogany body topped with salvaged old-growth Redwood, a mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard. “Like all the instruments in the Mendocino line, this bass is inspired by the funky...
Nate Wood’s fOUR: Addendum
GroundUP Music has released another video by Nate Wood, and it is as impressive as the rest. In this one, Nate simultaneously handles drums, bass, synths, and vocals performed in one live take on “Addendum.”