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BMF Effects Introduces the High Roller Distortion Pedal
BMF Effects has unveiled the High Roller, which the company calls an “updated take on a rodent-style classic circuit.” The distortion pedal has a streamlined control layout with three knobs: volume, gain, and tone.
Weekly Top 10: Pentatonic Scale Patterns, Jaco Pastorius Documentary, New Gear, Top 10 Bass Videos, and More
Happy Sunday! As we close out another week, we look back at the top 10 reader favorites, including a great bass lesson, top videos, new gear, and stories.
Celestion Announces Bergantino Bass Cabinet Impulse Responses
Celestion has announced a collaboration with Bergantino Audio Systems to release a line of Impulse Responses based on the company’s NXT and NXV series bass cabinets.
Leland Sklar: “Everyday” Playthrough and Discussion
It has been a while since we shared one of Leland Sklar’s videos. In this one, Lee plays along to one of his favorite tracks (“Everyday”) from James Taylor’s 1985 record, “That’s Why I’m Here”, and shares the story behind it.
Iron Maiden Releases First New Music in Six Years
Up the irons! For the first time in six years, Iron Maiden has released new music. The band has dropped a new single called “The Writing on the Wall”, along with an epic animated music video.
Orange Teams with Glenn Hughes for Limited Edition Crush Bass 50 Combo Amp
Purple is the new Orange, or should we say the new Orange is Purple. The British amp giant has unveiled a new signature combo amp for Dead Daisies member and former Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes.
Julia Hofer: Do I Do
Julia Hofer is back with another great video showcasing one of the great bass lines. In this one, Julia Hofer plays along with Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do”. If that’s not enough, Julia shows off her multi-tasking skills to David504.
Dezron Douglas Joins the Trey Anastasio Band, Tour Dates Announced
Trey Anastasio has announced a new tour with his solo band that will mark the group’s first tour since February 2020. He’s also announced a new bassist - Dezron Douglas - who will take the spot of the late Tony Markellis.
In Memoriam: Arthur “Juini” Booth
Jazz bassist Arthur “Juini” Booth has passed away after his health deteriorated following a fall at home last month. He was 73 years old.
Travis Dykes: The Life of a Touring Musician
Live music is coming back, and bassist Travis Dykes gives us an inside look as a touring musician in his new series, “Doing That”. This VLOG provides an excellent perspective on what musicians go through.
Circles Around the Sun Announce Tour Dates
Circles Around the Sun will be making circles around the States again with a newly announced tour. It will be the band’s first extensive outing with Scott Metzer, who is now an official member and permanent replacement for the late Neal Casal.
Consider The Source Sets 2021 Tour Dates
Consider the Source has announced tour dates, including several festival spots and a tour with Moon Hooch. The Sci-Fi Middle Eastern Fusion band will be focusing their efforts on the East Coast and Midwest from July to December.