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Afro-Andean Funk Releases Debut, “The Sacred Leaf”

Afro-Andean Funk Releases Debut, “The Sacred Leaf”

During the recording of 2019’s “The Warrior Women of Afro-Peruvian Music”, Matt Geraghty worked with talented musicians from Peru. Now Geraghty has teamed up with one of those artists to release a new duo album, “Afro-Andean Funk”.

NAMM 2022: No Treble’s Bass Gear Roundup

NAMM 2022: No Treble’s Bass Gear Roundup

This year’s NAMM Show was moved from January to June and wrapped on Sunday. While it takes us time to publish all the bass gear news from the show, we’re kicking things off with this roundup of what we’ve covered so far.

Zander Zon: Circle of Melodies

Zander Zon: Circle of Melodies

Zander Zon’s latest video features an arrangement based on his original tune, “Circle of Melodies”. I’ve always loved this tune from his album, “Sonorous”.

Pablo Elorza Publishes “El Cuerdita: The Language of the Instrument”

Pablo Elorza Publishes “El Cuerdita: The Language of the Instrument”

Bassist and educator Pablo Elorza has added a new volume to his library of instructional books with “El Cuerdita: The Language of the Instrument”. The book is made to build your chops by focusing on the development of music’s building blocks.

Reverend Guitars Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Limited Edition Decision P Bass

Reverend Guitars Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Limited Edition Decision P Bass

Reverend Guitars is celebrating 25 years in business by releasing three special anniversary edition instruments including a bass. The 25th Anniversary Decision P expands on their flagship bass design.

Noah Fishman: “Balafon del Sur” by Gabriel Chakarji

Noah Fishman: “Balafon del Sur” by Gabriel Chakarji

Noah Fishman commissioned three musicians to each write a piece for him to perform on solo bass. Today we’re beginning a three-part series of videos by Noah performing these songs, starting with “Balafon del Sur” by Gabriel Chakarji.

Janek Gwizdala Releases “One Way Out” Music and Documentary

Janek Gwizdala Releases “One Way Out” Music and Documentary

Janek Gwizdala is known for his incredible improvisations, both on and off the stage. For his latest project, the bassist recruited keyboardist Tom Cawley and drummer Nicolas Viccaro. The result is a set of EPs and a 45-minute documentary.

Keep It Groovy: How To Play The Bass Line To Lady Marmalade

Keep It Groovy: How To Play The Bass Line To Lady Marmalade

Today we’re keeping it groovy by learning the classic funk bass line to LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade.” Ryan Madora walks us through a simple part that perfectly outlines the harmony and creates a particularly memorable and easy-to-play bass line.

Oteil Burbridge: Stella Blue

Oteil Burbridge: Stella Blue

Oteil Burbridge kicked off 2022 with this incredible solo bass and vocals performance of “Stella Blue”. I missed the video back then, but I was glad to find it.

Freekbass Unveils Second Leg of “Funk The World” Tour

Freekbass Unveils Second Leg of “Funk The World” Tour

Freekbass has announced the second leg of his Funk The World Tour with his band The Bump Assembly, featuring Sammi Garrett. The modern funk outfit will also be welcoming Craig Brodhead on selected dates.

Meris Unveils the LVX Delay System Pedal

Meris Unveils the LVX Delay System Pedal

Meris has added to their lineup of pedals with the LVX, which they call a “modular delay system with pro audio heritage, advanced processing and high-performance signal path.”

Andre Antunes: If “Master of Puppets” was a Muse Song

Andre Antunes: If “Master of Puppets” was a Muse Song

No Treble reader Tyler Corey sent us this creative video Andre Antunes made, taking Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” and performing it in the style of Muse.