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Mischa Marcks Releases “Other People’s Songs on BASS”
Mischa Marcks has followed up his debut album, “Open Path,” with a second solo bass record. However, he took a different approach this time by putting his formidable bass chops to cover songs.
Bergantino Celebrates Classic Bass Tone with Reference II Series Cabinets
Bergantino Audio Systems has revamped its Reference Series with the Reference II lineup to include a 1×12” cabinet and an all-new 1×15” cabinet.
Lake Street Dive: So Far Away
Lake Street Dive finished recording “Fun Machine: The Sequel” and went straight to The Sultan Room for an unannounced show. They just dropped their first video from the performance, with the band performing Carole King’s “So Far Away.”
Mingus Big Band Releases “The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions”
The legacy of Charles Mingus is continuing to be celebrated this year by his legacy bands. Now the Mingus Big Band has released “The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions,” which marks the 100th anniversary of the bassist and composer’s birth.
The Brown’stone: The Groove Exercise You Need Right Now
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown is here to improve your groove with a great exercise that will challenge your ability to lock with the 16th-note subdivision. This exercise will also get you moving and grooving in no time.
Snarky Puppy: RL’s
Since Snarky Puppy dropped “Empire Central,” I’ve been listening to it a lot (and anxiously awaiting the vinyl to arrive). They just released another video for the session, with Michael League and the band getting down on the tune, “RL’s.”
Journey Announces “Freedom” 2023 Tour Dates with Toto
Journey has announced a huge tour for 2023 with Toto as their special guest. After some lineup shuffling over the past few years, Journey is currently anchored by bassist Todd Jensen. John Pierce joined Toto as a touring member in 2020.
Acorn Amps Unveils the ADHD Filter Synth Fuzz Pedal
Acorn Amps has unveiled the ADHD, a pedal they say is a “glitch, filter, bit crushing, octave, square wave guitar synth oscillator disguised as a fuzz pedal.”
Scary Goldings: We Come in Peace
Scary Goldings just dropped a new live video, and it grooves. Here’s the band, with John Scofield, MonoNeon, Larry Goldings, Lemar Carter, Jack Conte, and Ryan Lerman performing “We Come in Peace.”
Rick Rosato Plays The Blues On His Own On “Homage”
Rick Rosato has made his debut as a leader with a new solo bass album called “Homage,” which pays tribute to the blues while returning to his first musical influences. The record was recorded by Rosato alone with no overdubs.
Bass of the Week: Sirena Basses Pistolera
For his newest instrument, luthier Jeremy Kirsch wanted to dream up something that was big on fun as well as versatility. His vision became a reality with the Sirena Basses Pistolera.
WDR Big Band with Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber, and Bobby Sparks: Way Back Home
The WDR Big Band dropped a new video in celebration of their new album, and the lineup is incredible. Steve Gadd, Eddie Gomez, Ronnie Cuber, and Bobby Sparks joined the band to perform the Wilton Felder tune, “Way Back Home.”