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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.
Marcus Miller: Unlocking the Bass Guitar
Marcus Miller is back with another video, and this time he sits down with Mitch Gallagher at Sweetwater. Whenever I see a new Marcus video, I get excited. This video is no different.
“Kingfish” Ingram Releases “662” with Tommy MacDonald and Glenn Worf
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has been leading the charge for the latest wave of blues musicians. After releasing his debut album in 2019, the guitarist has returned with a follow-up called “662”, with Tommy MacDonald and Glenn Worf on bass.
In Memoriam: Dusty Hill
We’re sad to report that another icon of the electric bass has left us. ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away in his sleep, the band stated on their website. He was 72 years old.
The Brown’stone: Expression, Articulation, & Speed!
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, we’re talking about expression, articulation, and speed. Rich Brown gives us a couple of exercises that involve using hammer-ons and pull-offs.
Federico Malaman: Don’t Worry
Federico Malaman has a new bass cover video out. This time around, he’s taking on Madcon’s “Don’t Worry”.
Jackson Browne Releases “Downhill From Everywhere”
Bob Glaub has been doing his job with Jackson Browne for years, and he’s hit the mark again on the songwriter’s new album, “Downhill From Everywhere”.
Reader Spotlight: Timothy Seisser
Meet Timothy Seisser, a bassist from Chicago who started out on bass thanks to it being the only instrument left unchosen. He’s made the most of it in the years since, both playing and building basses.
Clive H Jones: Somebody That I Used To Know
We were excited when No Treble reader Clive H Jones shared his latest solo bass video with us. In this clip, Clive takes on Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”.
Original Descendents Lineup’s “9th & Walnut” Out Now
In 2002, the original quartet lineup of Descendents reunited to enter the studio and record their earliest material. After being shelved for nearly two decades, the tracks have been released as “9th & Walnut”, an album named after their Long Beach practice space.