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Squid Announces 2022 Tour
After their debut album made waves in 2021, British post punk band Squid will be carrying their momentum into 2022. They’ve just announced a set of tour dates.
Bass of the Week: Dooley Designs 5-string P/J Bass
This week we’re checking out a five-string P/J bass by Dooley Designs. Luthier Scott Dooley called this bass another learning experience due to its 35-inch scale, preamp mods, extra neck layers, and more.
Esperanza Spalding: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
I was super excited to see NPR drop this video of Esperanza Spalding performing on their Tiny Desk (Home) Concert program. Enjoy this performance of music from her Songwrights Apothecary Lab project.
Dave Stryker Releases “As We Are” with John Patitucci
Guitarist Dave Stryker has released his 34th album as a leader and his musical maturity shows. “As We Are” includes a jazz quartet (with John Patitucci) and a string quartet.
The Eagles Add 2022 “Hotel California” Tour Dates
The Eagles have unveiled a new set of tour dates for their upcoming tour that will see them perform one of their most influential albums in full: “Hotel California”.
Hector Roots Lewis: Ups and Downs (Live Acoustic)
I love the Sugarshack Sessions. Here’s a recent video they produced that is definitely worth sharing. Hector Roots Lewis performs his original song “Ups and Downs” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (December 2021)
December was another monster month for bass videos and viewership. Of the 31 we shared over the month, here are the top 10 reader favorites.
TC Electronic Unveils the Infinite Sample Sustainer Pedal
TC Electronic has introduced a new pedal to their lineup called the Infinite Sample Sustainer. As the name implies, the new circuit captures a sample of your sound and sustains it.
Giane Rangel: Foi na Cruz
The other night during a No Treble team meeting, Vuyani told me about a few Brazilian bassists to check out. Here’s one of the videos he sent me, with Giane Rangel playing along to Raiz Worship’s “Foi na Cruz”. Giane makes that Sire Marcus Miller V5 go!
David Bowie’s Shelved “Toy”, Featuring Gail Ann Dorsey, Gets Full Release
After two decades on the shelf, David Bowie’s 2001 album “Toy” has gotten an official release. Bowie’s band at the time included Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell, Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Holly Palmer, Emm Gryner, and Gail Ann Dorsey.
MXR Announces the Poly Blue Octave Pedal
MXR has unveiled the Poly Blue Octave, a pedal that offers four separate octave divisions and a “thick, unruly” fuzz. The octaves include one down, two down, one up, and two up.
Charles Berthoud: When They Say You Have Too Many Frets
Charles Berthoud has produced an incredible run of “When They Say…” videos. In this one, he responds to the “You Have Too Many Frets” comment by playing a fretless. It is pretty epic.