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Bass of the Week: AC Guitars Finn R Type 5/33
Alan Cringean’s basses always grab my attention, which is why one of his latest builds - the Finn R Type 5/33 - stopped my scrolling on Facebook.
Rumors Corner (with MarloweDK): I’m Every Woman
It has been quite a while since we’ve seen a video by MarloweDK, so we were thrilled when he dropped this one. Here’s Rumors Corner performing in an online concert last year. They take on Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman”.
Beledo Releases Sixth Album, “Seriously Deep”, with Tony Levin
Beledo is primarily a guitarist and keyboardist, but his latest album is certainly going to catch the attention of bassists. “Seriously Deep” is named after an Eberhard Weber composition, and Tony Levin is on the record.
Weekly Top 10: Phil Lynott Documentary, Brown’stone Bass Lesson, Wonder Women, Robert Trujillo Reunites with Ozzy, New Bass Gear, and More
We’re capping another great week with a top 10 list. Here are the top 10 reader favorite stories and more for the week of November 13-19.
Oteil Burbridge Launches The Ozone
If you’ve been wanting to learn from Oteil Burbridge, you’re in luck. He’s just launched the Ozone, which is an online space for education and connection.
Pete O’Neill: Green Bird (Cowboy Bebop)
Pete O’Neill shared another video with us, which is another fantastic take on a theme song. Check out his solo fretless bass work on “Green Bird” from “Cowboy Bebop” - and that beautiful Whalebass.
Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner Team Up for “sedatø”
Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner helped make musical history as part of the band for David Bowie’s final masterpiece, “Blackstar”. Their palpable chemistry led them to create a new project called “sedatø”.
Dream Theater Unveils Rescheduled “Top of the World” Tour Dates
Dream Theater’s “Top of the World” tour has a new set of dates after being postponed earlier this year. The band, anchored by John Myung, will be using the trek to support their 15th studio album, “A View From the Top of the World”.
Cande y Paulo: Limite En Tu Amor
Three years ago, I stumbled upon a video by Cande Buasso and Paulo Carrizo. They just hit my radar once again, with this beautiful performance of “Limite En Tu Amor”.
YYNOT’s “Light and Shade” Now Shipping
Today we’ve got some exciting news to share. The present-day prog-rock heroes in YYNOT have announced their new album “Light and Shade” is now shipping. The record marks the band’s third original studio effort.
Wonder Women: Joanna Smith
In this month’s installment of “Wonder Women; Stories from the Women Who Play Bass”, we’re checking in with Joanna Smith. Joanna started her musical journey in the 2nd grade and has been at it ever since.
Scary Goldings: Cornish Hen
To say I’m excited about the new Scary Goldings album would be a huge understatement. With each new video they drop, that excitement grows. Here’s the band - joined by John Scofield and MonoNeon - performing “Cornish Hen” from “IV”.