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YYNOT: Bully (Live at the Sherman Theater)

I can always count on my buddy Tim Starace to send me some great videos by YYNOT. This one was filmed at the band’s show at the Sherman Theater on February 19th and features one of their originals.

Christian McBride’s “The Q Sessions” EP Now On All Platforms

Last year, Christian McBride teamed up with the hi-res streaming service Qobuz to release “The Q Sessions”. Now, the EP has been released to all digital platforms to be more widely available.

Fender Custom Shop Unveils 2022 Annual Collection and Prestige Collection Basses

The Fender Custom Shop has unveiled their Annual Collection for 2022, including two basses, as well as the launch of the Prestige Collection which has a one-of-a-kind masterbuilt bass.

Simon Phillips & Protocol V: The Long Road Home

I’ve always been a fan of Simon Phillips and his Protocol bands. Here’s the fifth lineup, with the great Ernest Tibbs on bass, performing “The Long Road Home”.

ZZ Top Unveils New Album with the Late Dusty Hill, “RAW Whiskey Tour” Dates

ZZ Top has announced a new album, “RAW”, that will be released on July 22nd. It features the group’s classic lineup of Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill. The current lineup, with Elwood Francis on bass, has also announced a new tour.

Bass of the Week: Stradi Apollo Symphony

Luthier Marek Dabek of Stradi Basses has been wowing us for years, and this week we’ve got another jaw-dropper. David Sutkin shared his new Stradi Apollo Symphony Bass that is an evolution of the standard Stradi model.

Charles Berthoud: Canon Rock

Charles Berthoud never ceases to amaze, and this video takes things to a whole different level. In this clip, Charles plays “Canon Rock”, starting off with a bow on his bass guitar before hitting all the other techniques.

Marco Bass Guitars Suffers Shop Fire

Bass builder Marco Cortes of Marco Bass Guitars has been creating amazing instruments for years, and now he needs our help. His shop was destroyed in a fire this week and a fundraiser has been started to help him rebuild.

Catalinbread Introduces Many Worlds Phaser Pedal

Catalinbread has launched a new pedal in their lineup with the Many Worlds, a phaser that has tons of flexibility. It’s an eight-stage phaser with eight selectable phase control parameters, six LFOs, and two envelope-dependent phase shift modes.

Fernando Rosa: Studio Recording Solo

I honestly can’t remember how I stumbled upon this video with Fernando Rosa, but that’s not important. I’m just glad I did. In this clip, Fernando plays an incredible bass solo for guitarist Mello Júnior’s album.

The Dip Channels Classic R&B On “Sticking With It”

Seattle-based seven-piece band The Dip has honed a style that pays homage to classic R&B vibes. Now that sound has crystallized on their third full-length album, “Sticking With It”.

Discover Double Bass Launches “Slap That Bass!” Course with Slick Joe Fick

Discover Double Bass has released a brand new course that adds a new dimension to its offerings. “Slap That Bass!” is taught by Nashville hot shot Slick Joe Fick and covers everything you need to get started slapping on the upright.