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Carlo Mombelli Releases “Lullaby For Planet Earth”
South African bassist and composer Carlo Mombelli has released a new album called “Lullaby For Planet Earth,” which evokes beautiful and complex emotions over ten original songs.
Orange Revives Vintage Sustain, Distortion, and Phaser Pedals
Orange Amplification has launched three pedals from their archives with the new Retro 1970s Effects Pedals line. The Orange Phaser, Orange Sustain, and Orange Distortion retain their vintage characteristics while being reworked for the present day.
Rebecca Johnson Band: You Got The Love
Rebecca Johnson just shared a new video from one of her gigs, and this one gets down. Here she is getting funky with “You Got The Love” (from Rufus & Chaka Khan’s album, “Rags to Rufus.”)
Berry Oakley, Jr.’s Home Destroyed, GoFundMe Campaign Set Up
Hurricane Ian left a wide path of destruction across Florida and the Southeast United States. Many homes were destroyed, including the home of Berry Duane Oakley. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help him and his family.
Bass of the Week: Sletch Guitars Boogie Bass
This week, we’re checking out the Sletch Guitars Boogie Bass. This particular Boogie Bass is the company’s fifth build and is fully handcrafted.
Wasafiri: Wasafiri Theme
Wasafiri has just released their debut album, “Klearlight.” Here’s the video for “Wasafiri Theme”, with bassist Max Gerl sharing the melody with several other members before launching into a blazing, hypnotic, Jaco-esque groove. Hang on tight!
Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Release “Grains of Sand”
Bassists Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring have teamed up release an instrumental album called “Grains of Sand” that ranges from prog to fusion and ambient sounds. The duo has worked together before, most recently on Rigoni’s “Song for Souls.”
Ernie Ball Reveals Ball Family Reserve Fall 2022 Collection
Ernie Ball has announced the Fall 2022 lineup of the limited edition Ball Family Reserve collection, which is set to include two basses, both of which are takes on the StingRay.
Curtis Harding: Won’t Let You Down
KEXP is bringing it lately. They just dropped videos by Curtis Harding performing live at THING festival in August. I’m really digging this performance of “Won’t Let You Down,” with the fat bass sounds of Aaron Stern.
Marek Bero Publishes “Bass Gym 101 – Essential Plectrum Grooves”
Marek Bero used to be in the camp that “real bassists play with fingers.” However, he came to accept and appreciate playing with a pick. Now he is spreading the love with his ninth book, “Bass Gym 101 - Essential Plectrum Grooves.”
JP Ferreira of JP Basses Returns with New Brand, KISSBASS
In 2006, luthier Jean-Philippe Ferreira retired from building basses, and the JPBasses brand was licensed to Pete Skjold in 2011. Ferreira just announced a new brand called KISSBASS, which he says has a different approach to bass building.
David Sutkin & Adrian Maruszczyk: Wish You Were Here
After a sweet version of “Kashmir,” David Sutkin and Adrian Maruszczyk have teamed up again to recreate a classic song with dual basses. Maruszczyk’s children Lukas Kuban and Michelle Kuban join in on percussion and vocals on their version of “Wish You Were Here.”