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Khruangbin and Leon Bridges Team Again for “Texas Moon”
Some collaborations seem to be a forced effort, but the pairing of the Khruangbin with Leon Bridges fits like a glove. Their first project together was 2020’s “Texas Sun”, and they’ve just followed it up with a second EP called “Texas Moon”.
Schroeder Cabinets Introduces Dann Glenn Signature DG1000 Bass Cabinet
Schroeder Cabinets has unveiled a new signature cabinet with bassist Dann Glenn called the DG1000. Available in either 1,000-watt or 1,200-watt versions, the cab is described by Glenn as “light as a feather with a huge sonic footprint.”
Jen Benton: What A Wonderful World
We love when readers share a video with us, and we love paying them forward. Jen Benton sent us one for the first time, and we were struck by her arrangement and enthusiasm. Here’s her take on “What A Wonderful World”.
Craig Schoedler Releases “Bass Legacy”
Craig Schoedler has returned with a new solo album entitled “Bass Legacy”. The bassist and bandleader digs into a contemporary jazz sound for the effort with his six-string Warwick, which also graces the album’s cover.
Wonder Women: Brittany Frompovich
For this month’s installment of Wonder Women; Stories from the Women Who Play Bass, Ariane Cap turns the tables on Brittany Frompovich, and interviews her for her own column.
Leonid & Friends: Ain’t It Blue?
Leonid Vorobyev and his band Leonid & Friends are back with another remarkable Chicago cover. In this one, they take on “Ain’t It Blue?” from the 1975 album, “Chicago VIII”.
Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey Add Second Leg to Bass Extremes Tour
Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and Gregg Bissonette have added a second leg to their upcoming Bass Extremes tour. The second round of dates will focus on the East Coast with performances from Georgia up to Massachusetts.
The Brown’stone: Playing Changes Using The Modes (Part 1)
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown shows us a great way to play through changes in one position on the fretboard. This lesson will definitely help with soloing, walking basslines, or coming up with your own original basslines.
Viktor Lorincz: Melodic Bass Solo
I always love getting new videos from Viktor Lorincz, and today I got another great one in my inbox. The bassist created a 2-minute bass solo focused on making melodies in a slap groove.
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Release “Live In Colorado”
As a member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir is well known for his live performances. Now he’s released a new album with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros called “Live in Colorado” that showcases his new band’s live chops.
Reader Spotlight: Jenny Giammanco
Meet Jenny Giammanco, a bassist from Brooklyn who got her start playing percussion. Ten years ago, she made the switch and as she says, “the rest is history!” Here’s her story...
Playing For Change (with John Paul Jones): When The Levee Breaks
Playing For Change released a stunning new video a few days ago, featuring John Paul Jones on a song he originally recorded over 50 years ago. 18 musicians from around the world contributed to this performance of “When The Levee Breaks”.