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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.
Boss Introduces Waza Craft FZ-1W Fuzz Pedal
Boss’s Waza Craft family of pedals has gotten another member with the FZ-1W Fuzz. The new pedal has standard Level, Fuzz, and Tone controls as well as a special switch for Vintage or Modern voicings.
Marcus Miller Band: “Panther” (and More) – Live
Today, we have a cool vid featuring master bassist Marcus Miller. It’s a treat to see the OG band! They start off with “Panther”, then Marcus puts down the Fender Jazz and picks up a 5-string Sadowsky for another breathtaking performance.
Bernhard Lackner Releases “Keep Grooving Vol. 1”
Get ready to sit in the pocket! Bassist and educator Bernhard Lackner has just released a new book. “Keep Grooving” features 10 play-along tracks for beginner and intermediate levels.
Electro-Harmonix Announces Intelligent Harmony Machine
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Intelligent Harmony Machine, a pitch shifter that can generate single note, diatonic harmonies, intervals, and secondary options.
Rhonda Smith: Won’t Come Back
The ever-talented Rhonda Smith has just dropped a video for her new song “Won’t Come Back,” which is sure to get you grooving into the weekend. The bass icon, who has performed with Prince and Jeff Beck, dishes out a slow jam about a lost love.
Dave Young Releases 16th Solo Album, “Mantra”
Jazz great Dave Young has released “Mantra”, his sixteenth album as a leader. The bassist featured his sextet plus three guests: Ewen Farncombe on organ, John Johnson on alto sax and flute, and Les Allt on flute.
Kansas – “Leftoverture”: The Complete Basslines, Part 7
Tim Fletcher’s and Troy Hughes’ epic project “Kansas: Leftoverture – The Complete Basslines” has reached its seventh chapter, featuring Dave Hope’s work on “Cheyenne Anthem”.
The Main Squeeze: Dr. Funk
The Main Squeeze debuted a new video yesterday, and it is funky (as the name indicates). “Dr. Funk” starts out smooth, with guest Grace Kelly on sax. Then Rob Walker takes it up a notch before the whole band kicks in.