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Wonder Women: Tunu Jumwa

Tunu Jumwa is a bass player and music educator based in Nairobi, Kenya. She’s the focus of this month’s installment of Brittany Frompovich’s “Wonder Women; Stories from the Women Who Play Bass.”

Ellen Alaverdyan: Blackbird

Ellen Alaverdyan has a new video out, and this one once again features the bassist with her dad, Hovak Alaverdyan, on guitar (and Marine Sargsyan on stomp kick). Here’s the inspiring young musician performing bass and vocals on “Blackbird.”

The Brown’stone: Getting That Swung Sixteenth-Note Groove

This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, we’re talking about the swung 16th-note subdivision. Rich Brown breaks this subdivision down and shows you an exercise that is sure to get you deeper into the groove.

Tedeschi Trucks Band: I Am The Moon: Episode IV. Farewell

Tedeschi Trucks Band dropped the fourth and final film last night from their incredible “I Am The Moon” series. As always, Brandon Boone lays down a solid foundation behind the band on “Episode IV. Farewell.”

Nightwish Makes Jukka Koskinen An Official Member

Early last year, longtime Nightwish bassist Marko Hietala made the decision to leave the band. The group soon tapped Jukka Koskinen to fill his role, naming him as their session player. Now they’ve made his place in their ranks official.

Acoustik Attak Introduces Stealth XL and Juggernaut Picks

Acoustik Attak has unveiled two new pick designs in their product lineup: the Stealth XL and the Juggernaut. Like their predecessors, the picks have unique attributes.

Cory Wong: Meditation (Live at Brooklyn Steel)

Back in February, Cory Wong and his band performed at Brooklyn Steel. Sonny T was on the bill. Here’s the band performing “Meditation,” which starts out as such a perfect, mellow groove before the band kicks things up a notch.

Ron Carter Documentary Coming In October

Ron Carter shared a fantastic bit of news in his latest email blast. A new documentary film on the bass icon’s life and music is set to premiere on October 21st.

Bass of the Week: Schecter Guitars Corsair Bass

This week we’re taking a look at Schecter’s take on a thin hollow body. The Corsair comes in black or gold colors with cream multi-ply binding to drive home the old-school vibe.

Lake Street Dive: Automatic (Live on a Boston Sidewalk)

We love Lake Street Dive, thanks in large part to Bridget Kearney. 10 years ago, they performed a cover of “I Want You Back” on a Boston sidewalk. Here’s the band performing a cover of The Pointer Sisters’ “Automatic” in the same spot.

David Ellefson Announces New Project With Jeff Scott Soto

David Ellefson appears to be one of the hardest working bassists in rock and metal. He’s unveiled two new projects in the past year, and now he’s unveiled a third. The former Megadeth bassist has teamed up with Jeff Scott Soto to release an album.

Fodera Guitars Unveils the Monarch 5 Standard Bass

Fodera has once again expanded their Standard series. The Monarch 5 Standard is described as blending aesthetics, playability, and reliability with a different tonal palette from the line.