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Tao Guitars Unveils the Hansford Rowe Signature HR Superleggera Bass
Bassist Hansford Rowe has teamed up with Tao Guitars to create a new signature bass called The HR Superleggera. The high-end instrument is fully handcrafted in Brussels, Belgium, and takes some cues from Italian luxury sports cars.
Juliaplaysgroove: Sacrifice
Here is another funky video from Juliaplaysgroove. I’m getting serious Louis Johnson vibes on this one! Julia comes out firing on a cut from The Weeknd’s newest album, “Dawn FM”. That Musicman is surely snapping in the mix!
Ilaria Capalbo Tells The Tale of “Karthago” on Debut Album
Bassist and composer Ilaria Capalbo has released her stunning debut album, “Karthago”, which blends the jazz tradition with contemporary improvisation.
Discover Double Bass Unveils Chris Wood Masterclass
Discover Double Bass is a great resource for all things upright, and now they’ve expanded their offerings with a new Masterclass series. They’ve kicked it off with a three-hour masterclass with Chris Wood.
Rosan Asmussen (with Justin Swiney): In the Stone
We can always count on Rosan Asmussen to put together creative videos that also show off her bass chops. In this one, she plays along with drummer Justin Swiney on Earth, Wind & Fire’s “In the Stone” while on her “little escape from the pandemic”.
Soilwork Announces Permanent Bassist
Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork has announced that Rasmus Ehrnborn is now their permanent bassist. The role was opened with Markus Wilbom’s departure in 2017, after which Ehrnborn began working with the group.
Kira: An Interview with Kira Roessler
She’s a punk rock icon, a bass hero, an award-winning sound editor, and now a solo recording artist. But the biggest part of Kira Roessler’s identity comes back to being a bass player. We caught up with Roessler to get the scoop on all that and more, including how the bass is her lens to the world.
YYNOT: Bastille Day
YYNOT has been on the road again to kick off 2022, and they have a major new addition to the band. Here they are performing Rush’s “Bastille Day” with new vocalist Patty Pershayla. Tim Starace’s bass is so mighty in the mix!
David Ellefson and The Lucid Announce First Live Shows
David Ellefson and The Lucid have unveiled their first live shows. The group’s self-titled debut, which dropped in October, was the bassist’s first new release since his dismissal from Megadeth earlier in 2021.
Keep It Groovy: Learn To Play The Bass Line To “Ball Of Confusion” By The Temptations
If there’s one thing we know about Motown, it’s that the grooves are deep and bass legends like James Jamerson and Bob Babbitt have given us some incredible lines to learn from. Ryan Madora runs through “Ball Of Confusion” by The Temptations in this new “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson.
Huw Foster: 5 Louis Johnson Basslines (and How To Play Them)
Huw Foster sent us a new video, focusing on the work of Louis Johnson. In this one, he covers five bass lines by Thunder Thumbs (and how to play them).
RockBoard Introduces the Power Block Pedal Power Supply
Warwick’s Rockboard has unveiled a new power supply called the RockBoard Power Block. The compact unit features ten power slots with eight 9-volt connections and two 18-volt connections.