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Juliaplaysgroove: Black Summer
Juliaplaysgroove is back with another cover video, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Black Summer”. Dig that tone!
Melanie Scholtz and Jo Skaansar Release “Kindred” EP
South African singer Melanie Scholtz and Norwegian jazz bassist Jo Skaansar have teamed up for a beautiful duo album entitled “Kindred”. The intimate offering truly is an international affair.
Bass of the Week: Thomas Andres Double Basses Two-Neck Viennese Bass
From its very beginnings, the bass has been an ever-evolving instrument. This week’s Bass of the Week is a jaw-dropping Viennese style bass from Wolf Instruments that can be switched to accommodate three, four, and five-string setups.
John Ferrara: Riches to the Conjurer
We’re super pumped for the release of John Ferrara’s new solo bass album, “A Lesson in Impermanence”. He’s just put out a video for “Riches to the Conjurer” which is mind-boggling. It is still mesmerizing to see how he does it.
In Memoriam: Scott Edwards
We’re sad to share reports that ace session bassist Scott Edwards has passed away. Edwards was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia where he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1966. His musical studies began on trombone when he was six years old.
Top 10: Kasim Sulton Podcast, Keep It Groovy Bass Lesson, New Bass Gear, Albums, and More
Time for your weekly roundup of the best in bass. Here is the top 10 reader favorite list for the week of February 26 – March 4 on No Treble.
Rebecca Johnson Band: On Broadway
Even if we can’t all catch a live performance by Rebecca Johnson and her band, we can all enjoy the results. Here’s a new video Rebecca shared a couple of days ago, with her trio laying it down on George Benson’s “On Broadway”.
Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp Returns March 18-20
Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp is back for 2022, which will mark the camp’s 20th anniversary. The weekend-long getaway will once again include hands-on workshops, masterclasses, giveaways, and meet and greets with the camp’s faculty.
Trace Elliot Unveils TE-1200 Bass Amp Head
Trace Elliot has unveiled a new product called the TE-1200 Bass Amp Head, which they say begins a new period of innovation. It’s their first big product release of the decade.
Victor Wooten: How To Be A Better Improviser
Victor Wooten shared this incredible video on Facebook yesterday, saying, “Some Improvising tips to help free your mind.” It is always amazing to hear Vic speak, and his unique approach to music.
Bandcamp Joins Epic Games
Independent music platform Bandcamp has announced that it is joining Epic Games, the company that makes games like Fortnite. Bandcamp founder and CEO Ethan Diamond says that Bandcamp’s model will stay the same.
Solar Guitars Introduces Three New Bass Models
Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars has unveiled three new basses to their lineup for 2022 with the AB2.4ON, the AB2.4S, and the AB2.5GN. Each bass is part of the AB series and carries the same body shape, active Solar pickups, and 2-band preamp.