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Tedeschi Trucks Band: Bound for Glory (Live at the Tivoli Theatre)
I’m always happy when Tedeschi Trucks Band drops a new video on their channel. Here’s a great one of their performance of “Bound for Glory” at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, TN in November 2021.
Alex “Apolo” Ayala Channels His Ancestors On Debut Album, “Bámbula”
Bassist Alex “Apolo” Ayala has made a statement with his debut album as a leader, entitled Bámbula. The record is a celebration of his Afro-Puerto Rican heritage while also serving as a tribute to his late mother and grandmother.
Bass of the Week: Stambaugh Designs Retro Switcho
Bob Kowal wrote to us to share a wild piece of his imagination that came to life thanks to luthier Chris Stambaugh of Stambaugh Designs. The bass, called the “Retro Switcho,” couldn’t have a better name.
ChaotH: Chandelier
We’ve featured ChaotH (aka Frédérick Filiatrault) in the past, and we’re happy to share his latest video. Some of his previous work has focused on heavier music, but this time he was inspired to create a tapping arrangement of SIA’s “Chandelier.”
Christian McBride Unveils New Band with Tour Dates
Whether he’s in a duo with Edgar Meyer or leading his big band, Christian McBride always keeps good company. Now the bass icon has unveiled a set of tour dates with a brand new band.
Weekly Top 10: Playing for Change with John Paul Jones, Wooten and Bailey Announce Tour Update, Playing Changes Using The Modes, Wonder Women: Brittany Frompovich, New Gear, and More
No Treble traffic was super high this week, thanks to these (and other) stories and videos. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the week of February 19-25, 2022.
Lucio Enrico Fasino: Me
No Treble reader Lucio Enrico Fasino sent us a video he recently recorded at his studio, Officine Meccaniche. This one grooves!
Phish Unveils Spring/Summer 2022 Tour Dates
Phish is back at it this year with a healthy tour schedule. The band, anchored by bass great Mike Gordon, will get things rolling in April and keep it going through September. The new dates include a four-night residency at Madison Square Garden.
Origin Effects Unveils BassRIG Super Vintage and ’64 Black Panel Bass Pedals
Origin Effects has launched two new bass pedals with the BassRIG Super Vintage and the BassRIG ’64 Black Panel. The units are overdrive and preamp pedals that center around the company’s Analogue Amp Recreation circuitry.
Gilad Ephrat: Congregation
Gilad Ephrat sent us his latest video, which features a composition he wrote after his experience at Van Gogh's exhibition. The result, "Congregation", is a spectacular piece of music.
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.”