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Vladimir Samardžic and Amira Medunjanin: Svirajte mi tiho, tiše
No Treble reader Vladimir Samardžic sent us this stunningly beautiful video he recorded with vocalist Amira Medunjanin. Vladimir said this is an “old ballad tune ‘Svirajte mi tiho, tiše’,” which means “Play for me, quietly, more quietly.” Vladimir’s work to support the duo is quite impressive, as is his solo.
Jedd Chlebowski Releases Solo Bass Album, “All Alone”
Bassist Jedd Chlebowski has returned with his second solo release, entitled “All Alone”. The solo effort is a collection of original songs rendered with just his bass, some pedals, and some software.
Mingus At 100
April 22, 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of Charles Mingus's birth. The Mingus Dynasty band performed at Dizzy's Club in New York City in celebration, and we caught up with the bassists for this interview.
Noah Fishman: Fluffy Claws by Andy Reiner
Today we’re concluding a three-part series of videos by Noah Fishman. Each clip is the premiere of a new composition for electric bass. Here’s the final entry, with Noah performing Andy Reiner’s “Fluffy Claws”.
Mike Watt to Join Flipper on Tour
Punk bass icon Mike Watt will be heading to Europe as the third member of Flipper for their “’Till the Wheels Fall Off Tour.” He will be playing bass as well as singing with founding members Stephen DePace and Ted Falconi.
Keep It Groovy: Blues Endings, Part 1
Ryan Madora kicks off a new two-part “Keep It Groovy” lesson series today, focusing on a handful of common blues endings to help you tie up the loose ends and land on the one with the rest of the band.
Brady Watt with Brad Wilk and Robert Trujillo: Nobody Home
Brady Watt is a monster bassist, but he’s also a master of collaboration. His Bass & Bars series sees him teaming up with legendary hip hop artists. Now he’s aligned the rhythm sections of Rage Against The Machine and Metallica.
Frank Bello Announces Solo Debut EP
After releasing his memoir last year, Anthrax bass man Frank Bello has announced he is following it up with his debut solo EP. “Then I’m Gone” will include three original songs as well as a scored audiobook with excerpts from his autobiography.
Ashdown Engineering Unveils ABM EVO V 750 Bass Amp
Ashdown Engineering was on hand at NAMM to celebrate its 25th anniversary with new products including the latest iteration of their ABM series of bass amps. The ABM EVO V 750 is the sixth version of the line and has a few new tricks up its sleeve.
Simon Fitzpatrick: “Maria” on 8-String Bass
Simon Fitzpatrick has returned with a new video, and this one finds the impressive bassist performing Francisco Tarrega’s “Maria” on an 8-string bass.
Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister to Be Memorialized During Hellfest
Musical icon and bass thrasher Lemmy Kilmister will be officially memorialized on June 23rd at Hellfest. The Motörhead frontman, who died in 2015, has had a portion of his ashes enshrined at the festival in Clisson, France inside a new statue of him.
Bass of the Week: Vuorensaku Guitars T. Family Sator Bass
Vuorensaku Guitars recently unveiled one of their latest creations they call the “Sator Bass”. As part of their T. Family instruments, the groovy new axe was built for Heikki Kiviaho from Sator.