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Paul Wolfe Publishes “How To Play Blues Rock Bass Vol. 1”
Paul Wolfe has released a new book that will teach you the ways of players like Tommy Shannon, Carl Radle, and Duck Dunn. “How to Play Blues Rock Bass Vol. 1” is the first of a three-part series.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in July 2021
With Summer NAMM last month, bass gear news picked up. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass gear stories for July 2021.
Highs & Lows Music: Everybody Wants to Rule the World
No Treble reader Brandon Trent sent us this video of the husband-and-wife duo, Highs & Lows Music. Bassist Richard Gaspard, and his wife, vocalist Daphne, recorded their unique take on the Tears for Fears tune, “Everybody Wants to Rule The World”.
Dream Theater Announces New Album, Tour Dates
Dream Theater has unveiled their 15th studio album, which will be entitled “A View From the Top of the World”. The record is marked for a worldwide release on October 22nd - with a tour to follow.
Xavier Foley Publishes “The Solo Book”
Xavier Foley has announced “The Solo Book”, which compiles all of the double bassist’s solo music into a PDF. That includes 30 pieces of music, but Foley explains the book will be updated and emailed to you every time he writes a new solo piece.
Derek Frank: That’s What SHE Said
Derek Frank sent us the fifth and final video from his “Live at Palomino Sound” series, which was filmed on November 16th, 2020 at Palomino Sound in Los Angeles, California. Here’s the group performing “That’s What SHE Said”.
Prince’s “Welcome 2 America”, Featuring Tal Wilkenfeld, Now Available
Prince’s highly anticipated posthumous release “Welcome 2 America” is finally available. Recorded in 2010, the album is the only studio collaboration with drummer Chris Coleman and bassist Tal Wilkenfeld.
Clarke, Miller, and Wooten Reunite for Bass/Nature – Europe
Victor Wooten has been continuing his Bass and Nature camps this year in a virtual setting. He also dropped the bombshell that the event will bring S.M.V. – the bass hero trio of Wooten, Stanley Clarke, and Marcus Miller – back together.
Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils the Tim Commerford Limited Edition StingRay Bass Collection
Ernie Ball Music Man has unveiled a new collection of instruments in their Artist Series in collaboration with Tim Commerford. He’s been a StingRay player for most of his career, and the line includes four variations of EBMM’s flagship bass.
Ghost-Note: Swagism (Live Acoustic)
I’m always psyched when a new Ghost-Note video drops. This one premiered yesterday, with the band performing a live acoustic set for Sugarshack Sessions. Here’s the band, with MonoNeon on bass, performing “Swagism”.
The Brothers, feat. Oteil Burbridge, 2020 Concert Now Available
Just days before the U.S. shut down last year, members of The Allman Brothers Band reunited as “The Brothers” to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary. A live album, “March 10, 2020 / Madison Square Garden / New York, NY” from the shows is now available.
Coffinized: An Interview With Mike Leon
No matter what he’s doing, it’s clear that Mike Leon shreds. The most recent evidence is with The Absence in the form of their fifth studio album, “Coffinized”. We caught up with the bassist to get the scoop.