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Classic Eberhard Weber Concert Gets Album Release
A rare concert from Eberhard Weber has just come to light with the release of his new album, “Once Upon a Time – Live in Avignon”. Taken from a 1994 solo bass concert, the recording is a showcase of his innovative approach to the bass.
Dunlop Unveils Justin Chancellor Cry Baby Wah Pedal
Dunlop’s popular Cry Baby series just got a new model with the Justin Chancellor Wah. The Tool bassist’s new signature pedal actually has three effects baked in with a custom midrange filter, a custom wah circuit, and a vintage fuzz.
Cory Wong: Dean Town (The Paisley Park Session)
Cory Wong keeps bringing the heat with music from “The Paisley Park Session”. In this video, the band performs their own take on Vulfpeck’s “Dean Town”, with Sonny T ripping it up.
Naytronix Releases “Other Possibilities”
Tune-Yards bassist Nate Brenner has returned with a new album from his solo project Naytronix called “Other Possibilities”. The record, which marks his fourth, was finished over four years.
In Memoriam: Emmett Chapman
Emmett Chapman, known for his musical invention the Chapman Stick, has died from cancer. He was 85 years old. The news was announced on the Stick Enterprises website.
Charles Berthoud: When They Say You Should Just Play Piano
Charles Berthoud is known for pushing the boundaries, and he sometimes gets snarky comments about his approach. One of them is obviously “you should just play piano!” So he did just that, and we absolutely love it.
The Bass Nerds Release Episode With No Treble’s Corey Brown
If you’re into all things bass, you’ve likely run across The Bass Nerds. The podcast, hosted by Jody Miller and Marc Najjar, is one of the most entertaining and informative shows for us low-enders. Their latest episode features an interview with No Treble’s founder, Corey Brown.
Groove – Episode #83: Frank Bello
We're super excited to share this month’s episode of Groove, with our guest Frank Bello. This is a great one. Enjoy the conversation...
Grooves & Sushi with Norm Stockton: A Wristwatch On Mars
Norm Stockton’s first season of “Grooves & Sushi” comes to a close with a truly impressive episode. This one includes Mark Lettieri, Chris Coleman, and Rob Rinderer performing Norm’s tune, “A Wristwatch On Mars”.
Leland Sklar Launches NFT Store
NFTs have been all the buzz lately, and now bass legend Lee Sklar has gotten in on the game. He’s teamed up with Cosmic Wire to release a collection of one-time-only digital NFTs that will be sold in packs similar to baseball cards.
The Brown’stone: The Most Beautiful Sequential Exercise
This week in The Brown’stone, Rich Brown takes us through one of his favorite sequential patterns to play on major and minor scales. He loves this exercise because it’s so beautifully melodic and can easily be applied to any musical situation.
Linus Klausenitzer: Bass Playthrough of Obsidious’ “Iconic”
Last year, three members of Obscura left the band and formed a new group called Obsidious. The band is anchored by bassist Linus Klausenitzer, who wields a mighty six-string fretless. Here’s his bass playthrough of “Iconic”.