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The Brown’stone: The Essential Key to Unlocking the 2-5-1 Chord Progression
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown takes a look at a great way to practice when playing over the II-V-I chord progression. These tips and exercises open up the mind (and the fretboard).
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi: Funk No.1
Back in 2019, Rod Wray sent us a video by Tokyo Groove Jyoshi and their unique performance of Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?”. Here’s a video bassist Juna Serita released in October, with the band getting down on “Funk No.1”.
Tony Levin Unveils King Crimson Print Collection
Most of us know Tony Levin for his unreal bass playing, but during his many years on the road, he also honed his skills as a photographer. Now he’s announced a line of photo prints from his adventures in King Crimson.
Robert Trujillo To Guest on Next Ozzy Osbourne Album
Prior to landing his current spot in Metallica, Robert Trujillo spent seven years touring the world with rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. Now the bassist and singer will be reunited again on Ozzy’s next solo album.
Sanborn Sessions – Remote Session 6: Christian McBride
For episode 6 of the Sanborn Sessions “Remote Session”, there’s an exciting guest. Christian McBride joins the David Sanborn and the band virtually to discuss music and perform “Please Send Me Someone To Love”.
Mastodon Releases “Hushed and Grim”
In September of 2018, Mastodon manager Nick John passed away from pancreatic cancer. The metal mainstays have now released their newest full-length release, “Hushed and Grim”, as part of their process dealing with the profound loss.
Bass of the Week: Tiny Boy Bass TBP-3400BFM
Micro basses have been growing in popularity over the past few years. This week we’re checking out the Tiny Boy TBP-3400BFM, which has a miniature 23-inch scale. The four-string bass still has 22 frets on its ebony fingerboard.
Aaron Gibson: Tenderfoot
For a lot of us, it’s been a tough run. My good friend Aaron Gibson turned that into something musical and beautiful. Here’s his latest, which he named “Tenderfoot”.
The Allman Betts Band Announces “Trippin’ Into Spring” 2022 Tour Dates
After participating in the Allman Family Revival tour through the end of 2021, the Allman Betts Band has announced they will be hitting the road next year with the “Trippin’ Into Spring 2022” trek.
Weekly Top 10: Victor Wooten Band, Keep it Groovy Bass and Bass & Creativity Lessons, “Leftoverture” Transcription, New Bass Gear, and More
This week was a great week, and No Treble readers responded with a lot of views. This week we featured a couple of lessons, a transcription., Victor Wooten Band’s impressive video, new bass gear, and more. Here is your top 10 list for the week.
Robin Bramlett: Inside My Love
Robin Bramlett posted a great video of her performance at Bass Day 2021 in Bakersfield, California. Robin performs her upcoming single, “Inside My Love” using her Carvin/Kiesel Vanquish 6-String and an EHX Iron Lung.
New Phil Lynott Documentary, “Songs For While I’m Away,” Now Available
A new documentary examining the life and music of Phil Lynott is now available. “Songs For While I’m Away” tells the story of the Thin Lizzy bassist and frontman, through his bandmates, colleagues, and family members.