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Scary Goldings: Bruise Cruise
Scary Goldings sent us the first single from their upcoming album, and it’s a killer song by a killer lineup. That lineup includes MonoNeon, John Scofield, Louis Cole, Larry Goldings, Jack Conte, and Ryan Lerman.
Ashdown Introduces the Interstellar-600 Guy Pratt Signature Bass Amp
Ashdown Engineering has teamed up with Guy Pratt to create a new signature amp called the Interstellar-600. The bass icon’s new rig is a take on his ABM-900 with revamped EQ and valve drive sections.
The Brown’stone: Play Great Fills and Solos Using Pentatonics
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown is staying with the Pentatonic Scale. This lesson will get you grooving and playing great fills using the three Pentatonic shapes he discussed in the previous lesson.
CH Straatmann: El Misti
No Treble reader CH Straatmann sent us this video of his tune, “El Misti”, which is on his second solo album, “11 Dimensions”.
Dug Pinnick’s Fifth Solo Album, “Joy Bomb”, Now Available
King’s X frontman Dug Pinnick has just released his fifth solo album, entitled “Joy Bomb”. The bass legend’s latest effort features thirteen original songs with the monster tone and riffs for which he is known.
Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Joy Division: A Celebration” Tour
Peter Hook & The Light have unveiled a 26-date North American tour that will take place in 2022. The outing will see the group playing the albums “Unknown Pleasures” and “Closer” in addition to an opening set of New Order material.
Klemens Cathcart and Alex Tabero: Gosh
We love it when No Treble readers send us videos. We also love the work of Bobby Vega. So this one was twice as exciting. Klemens Cathcart sent us this video of him and Alex Tabero performing Vega’s “Gosh”.
David Ellefson and The Lucid Release Debut Album
After teasing the project in September, David Ellefson’s latest band The Lucid has released their debut album. The 9-track record is the bassist’s first release since leaving Megadeth earlier this year.
Bass of the Week: Fender Custom Shop Adrian Younge Jazz Bass
Every instrument from the Fender Custom Shop is extraordinary, but some pieces are absolute masterpieces. Master builder Vincent Van Trigt created one - this jaw-dropping Jazz Bass for producer and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge.
Yoyoka’s 12th Birthday Session: Burn
We’ve featured some impressive young musicians over the years. Usually, they’re bassists. But today, it’s drummer Yoyoka. Yoyoka celebrated her 12th birthday with this session, recording a cover of Deep Purple’s “Burn”.
Weekly Top 10: Tips for Buying a Bass, RHCP Tour, Reader Spotlight, New Bass Gear, and More
This week’s top 10 featured a stunning video by nine-year-old Ellen Alaverdyan, the unique Hex Bass by Brute Bass Guitars, Ryan Madora’s latest Keep It Groovy lesson, and more.
Richard Bona & Alfredo Rodriguez Band: “Ay Mama Ines” (Live at Jazz à Vienne 2021)
Richard Bona joined with pianist Alfredo Rodriguez’s band for this live performance at Jazz à Vienne 2021. Here they are performing “Ay Mama Ines”, with Bona on bass and vocals.