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Les Claypool Announces “Bastard Jazz” Tour Dates
Les Claypool is keeping plenty busy this month. In addition to the new Primus EP and their “A Tribute to Kings” tour, Claypool has announced dates with his Bastard Jazz project.
Ernie Ball Music Man Now Offering John Myung Signature Bass in Platinum Silver
Ernie Ball Music Man unveiled a signature bass for Dream Theater’s John Myung back in 2020, and now they’re updating it with a new finish. The John Myung Bongo 6 HH now comes in a Platinum Silver color palette to complement the original black finish.
The Manhattan Project: Nefertiti
In 1990, Wayne Shorter, Michel Petrucciani, Gil Goldstein, Pete Levin, Stanley Clarke, and Lenny White joined forces to release “The Manhattan Project”. Here’s a great video of the band performing Shorter’s “Nefertiti”.
Aerosmith’s Earliest Recordings Now Available on “The Road Starts Hear”
Aerosmith is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the release of “Aerosmith – 1971: The Road Starts Hear”. The eight tracks are the earliest known recordings of the band and showcase the raw energy of their youth.
Walrus Audio Announces the Canvas Direct Box & Line Isolator
Walrus Audio has introduced the Canvas, a combination direct box and line isolator that comes in either mono or stereo versions.
John Ferrara: Zeros and Ones
Today we’re sharing an amazing video of John Ferrara performing “Zeros and Ones” from his latest solo album. The song has complicated passages and implements two different polyrhythms, but ultimately it’s about breaking things down to work them out.
In Memoriam: Tim Feerick
Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick has passed away of undisclosed causes. He was only 34 years old. The news was shared via the band’s Twitter page.
Genzler Amplification Unveils the Nu Classic NC-115T Bass Cabinet
Jeff Genzler of Genzler Amplification has expanded their Nu Classic series of bass cabinets with the NC-115T. The new lightweight enclosure continues its boutique take on a vintage design.
Omer Al-Katib: Africa
No Treble reader Omer Al-Katib (aka Omer Plays Bass) sent us this video, which is in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the release of “Toto IV”. In this clip, Omer plays along to “Africa” with his Dingwall Combustion 5.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (March 2022)
March was another monster month for bass videos, and these 10 had a ton of views. Here’s your monthly roundup of the top 10 reader favorite videos.
Envy of None: An Interview with Andy Curran
After months of anticipation, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson’s Envy of None’s self-titled debut is finally available. We caught up with Andy Curran to get the scoop on the new project, playing with Alex Lifeson post-Rush, and more.
Khruangbin on Austin City Limits: People Everywhere
I’ve really been enjoying Khruangbin’s “Texas Moon” album with Leon Bridges, so I went down the path of watching many of their videos. Here’s a great one from their performance at Austin City Limits last year.