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Frowin Ickler: Free Fallin’ (Bass Duet)
Frowin Ickler got a new Schönitz 6-string fretless bass, and in celebration, he sent us his first bass duet video. Using a Schönitz fretted and the new fretless, he performs his arrangement of Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’.”
In Memoriam: Bob Heathcote
Bob Heathcote, who played in Suicidal Tendencies at the end of the ’80s, has died after a motorcycle accident. He was 58 years old.
Bass of the Week: KIO Extraordinary String Instruments Design Waldeinsamkeit
We have featured a lot of unique and interesting basses over the eleven years since we started this column, but this extended range bass will certainly go down as one of the most amazing.
Davie504: BASSta’s Paradise
Davie504 took “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio and made it all about the bass. He calls it “BASSta’s Paradise.” It’s a masterpiece.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Surprise with New Album Announcement
In a surprise announcement, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have revealed a follow-up album to “Unlimited Love,” which they released in April. “Return of the Dream Canteen” is a second double album produced by Rick Rubin.
Weekly Top 10: Pantera Reunites, Remembering Michael Henderson, New MarloweDK, Keep It Groovy, New David Ellefson Band, and More
This week’s top 10 roundup is here. This week, we shared the news of Pantera reuniting, we remembered Michael Henderson, a new app by MarloweDK, a new “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson, and more.
Maarten Plukker: Okonkole Y Trompa: A Reinterpretation
No Treble reader Maarten Plukker shared this ambitious arrangement with us. Check out his reinterpretation of Jaco Pastorius’ “Okonkole Y Trompa.”
Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Joy Division: A Celebration” Tour
Peter Hook & The Light are rounding it back up to tour the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the Joy Division and vocalist Ian Curtis’ continuing influence. The “Joy Division: A Celebration” tour will see the bassist revisit his musical catalog.
Snarky Puppy: Shofukan (Glastonbury 2022)
Snarky Puppy took the stage at Glastonbury in 2022, and BBC recorded it. Here’s Michael League and the band performing “Shofukan”.
Brian Bromberg Reissues Five Albums from Japan’s King Records
Brian Bromberg has had international success as a bassist, recording albums for labels all over the world. Now he’s reissued five titles cut for Japan’s King Records between 2003 and 2011.
Aretha Franklin with King Curtis, Jerry Jemmott, Cornell Dupree, Bernard Purdie: Live 1971
Get ready for 52+ minutes of greatness. Aretha Franklin performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1971, and the lineup was absolutely legendary: King Curtis, Jerry Jemmott, Cornell Dupree, and Bernard Purdie.
The Wood Brothers Add Fall Tour Dates
The Wood Brothers recently announced a tour alongside Greensky Bluegrass, and now they’ve added some headlining dates for the fall. They also shared more exciting news: they’ve finished tracking their eighth studio album.