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Rush’s Alex Lifeson Announces New Band
Ever since Rush called it quits in 2018, fans have wondered what would be next for its members. Bassist Geddy Lee has been busy writing books, but now it looks like guitarist Alex Lifeson has started a new band.
Derek Frank: Onward (Live at the Baked Potato)
Derek Frank sent us this video he shot at Baked Potato last year, with the band performing “Onward” from his latest album, “Eleven Years Later”. The mix is incredible, as is the performance and tune.
Paul Wolfe Publishes “Bass Guitar in 50 Songs: Module 1”
Paul Wolfe has expanded his “How To Play Bass” lineup of instructional books with a new volume entitled “Bass Guitar in 50 Songs: Module 1”.
Zoom B6 Bass Multi-Effects Unit Now Shipping
Zoom’s B6 multi-effects processor for bass is now shipping. The latest addition to their floor units offers 11 bass amp and four DI models based on classic designs in addition to 10 preamps and effects models and a looper.
Federico Malaman: Seven Days
Federico Malaman has shared some stellar solo bass videos over the years, and he’s just done it again. Here he his performing one his favorite tunes by Sting: “Seven Days”.
mssv, Featuring Mike Watt, Announces Haru Tour 2022
Mike Bagetta has announced a massive tour with his project mssv, which includes drummer Stephen Hodges and punk bass icon Mike Watt.
The Brown’stone: The Funkiest Note in the World!
To start off this new Brown’stone lesson, Rich Brown says "We're not messing around today." Why? Because he's showing us the funkiest note in the world (and how to use it in your lines).
Frowin Ickler and Dominik Steegmüller: Message in the Bottle
No Treble reader Frowin Ickler sent us an incredible video he did with vocalist Dominik Steegmüller. Here’s their R&B/Neosoul version of “Message in a Bottle” by the Police. Frowin laid down three different bass parts.
In Memoriam: Burke Shelley
Budgie bassist and vocalist Burke Shelley has passed away. His daughter Ela wrote on social media that he died in his sleep at Heath Hospital in Cardiff.
Reader Spotlight: Tom Read
Meet Tom Read, a bassist who got his start on the instrument at the age of 8, starting playing professionally at 16, then later took a break to teach math and raise his family. Thankfully, Tom returned to the instrument.
Ibanez Adds Three Multi-Scale BTB Bass Models for 2022
Ibanez is introducing several new iterations of their bass models this year including three new multi-scale versions of the BTB. The BTB805MS, BTB806MS, and BTB605MS all have an extended 37-inch scale on the B-string.
Jerome Lee: New Amsterdam Groove
No Treble reader Jerome Lee sent us this video for an instrumental track he wrote back in the day and recorded last month. Check out “New Amsterdam Groove”.