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Billy Sheehan and The Winery Dogs Announce Album and World Tour
The mighty Billy Sheehan and the Winery Dogs have big news for 2023. They’ve just revealed a new album, “III,” which will be released on February 3rd. They’ll also be embarking on the “202III World Tour” starting February 15th.
From the Bottom: Someday We’ll All Be Free
In this new episode of “From the Bottom,” Paul Thompson breaks down Donny Hathaway’s greatest song. Paul digs in on why it sounds so amazing, and, of course, checking out that amazing bass fill by Willie Weeks before the end!
Ellen Alaverdyan: My Top 10 Favorite Bass Lines (Part 1)
It is always a joy to watch a video by Ellen Alaverdyan. She always has so much fun playing the bass, and in this new clip, she covers 10 of her favorite bass lines. I love how she reacts to playing each one!
Roger Waters Reworks A Pink Floyd Classic for 2022
Roger Waters cowrote one of the most iconic rock songs of all time, and now he’s reimagined it for 2022. The new version of “Comfortably Numb” from Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” has a new arrangement in a lower key and an eerier atmosphere.
Bass of the Week: Vleck Basses Butterfly
This week we’re checking out a cool design by Vleck Basses called the Butterfly. Built in the Czech Republic, the curvy singlecut bass is crafted with a five-piece ash and wenge neck with an American black walnut body and ash tone block. Its 24-fret fingerboard is made from rosewood.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: I Walk on Guilded Splinters
Tedeschi Trucks Band just dropped a video from their performance at Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA. Here’s the band – with Brandon Boone on bass and Mike Mattison on lead vocals – performing a cover of Dr. John’s “I Walk on Guilded Splinters.”
Melissa Carper Releases “Ramblin’ Soul” with Dennis Crouch
Melissa Carper just released a new album called “Ramblin’ Soul” that draws vintage country, western swing, classic R&B, and soul. Although Carper is a double bassist herself, she enlisted session ace Dennis Crouch for the record.
Weekly Top 10: Bass Roundup for November 12-18, 2022
This week, we checked in with Brady Watt, Paul Thompson broke down Jaco’s “solo” on “Midwestern Nights Dream,” John Ferrara released a new “Tapping Technique” lesson, Leland Sklar locked it in with Scary Pockets, and more.
Marcus Miller: Run for Cover (Bass Solo)
“Run For Cover” is one of those tunes where I reach for the volume knob and crank it to 11, especially during Marcus Miller’s bass solos. Here’s Marcus doing his thing live in Budapest in October.
Foreigner Announces Farewell Tour
Another iconic rock band has announced they’ll be hanging it up. Foreigner has unveiled a Farewell Tour that will begin in 2023. The band, formed in 1976, broke the news to Billboard.
Cory Wong: “Pebbles” and “Bluebird” (with Tiny Instruments)
You can always count on Cory Wong and the Wongnotes, but this video takes things to a different level. Using tiny instruments, the band performs “Pebbles” and “Bluebird.” Check out what Sonny T does with that tiny bass. It blows my mind!
Leland Sklar to Join Lyle Lovett for Acoustic Group Tour
Lyle Lovett will be hitting the road again this winter with his Acoustic Group, which pares down his Large Band to the strings and piano. That includes Jeff White, Luke Bull, and Leland Sklar.