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Live From Emmet’s Place Vol. 63: Christian McBride
Today’s featured video is a long one, but it is worth checking out. Episode #63 of Emmet Cohen’s “Live From Emmet’s Place” features special guest Christian McBride and a ton of fantastic music.
Josh Cohen Publishes “Tapping Grooves: Vol 1”
If you’ve been following No Treble for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve seen videos of Josh Cohen playing some mind-bending bass tapping. Now he’s released a transcription and play-along book on the subject.
Laney Introduces the Digbeth Bass Amp Series
Laney Amplification has unveiled a new line of bass amps and cabinets. The Digbeth series includes the DB-PRE bass preamplifier pedal, two amp heads, four cabs, and one combo.
Stanley Clarke’s Bass Nation – Episode 3: The Electric Bass Part 1
The Legend, Stanley Clarke, is back with episode 3 of his “Bass Nation” Series. In this episode, there is some great history regarding the electric bass. There is also an interview section with Jack Casady and others.
Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel Announce New Tour Dates
Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel were on the road early last year as part of the “Bay Strikes Back” tour. It was, of course, cut short by the pandemic. However, the trio of thrash icons is ready to strike back again.
Kansas – “Leftoverture”: The Complete Basslines, Part 6
Tim Fletcher and Troy Hughes’ epic project “Kansas: Leftoverture – The Complete Basslines” has reached its sixth chapter, featuring Dave Hope’s work on “Questions Of My Childhood”.
The Andy Rothstein Band: Mystic Mud
Our good friend Tony Senatore sent us this video of him playing with the Andy Rothstein Band. In this clip, they play an original composition entitled “Mystic Mud”, which is going to be on the group’s upcoming album, “Truth Against the World”.
Tye Trujillo and Noah Weiland Announce New Band
After the official breakup of Suspect208, Tye Trujillo and Noah Weiland have unveiled they’ve started a new band called Blu Weekend. Trujillo told Eric Blair of “Blairing Out with Eric Blair” that the music is more punk-oriented.
Bass of the Week: AGH Custom Basses Sono Magna Single Cut
This week we’re checking out a decked out Sono Magna Single Cut bass by AGH Custom Basses out of the Staffordshire Moorlands town of Leek. AGH says this bass has “the works,” and we believe it.
In Memoriam: Rick Laird
Jazz bassist and Mahavishnu Orchestra member Rick Laird has passed away. He was 80 years old. Tributes have been pouring in from musicians around the world, including his former bandmate Billy Cobham.
Rich Brown: Ukudlala
Like you, we’re really enjoying Rich Brown’s The Brown’stone lesson series on No Treble. But today, we’re going to watch the man play. Check out “Ukudlala”.
At The Gates Release “The Nightmare of Being”
Swedish melodic death metal mainstays At The Gates have just dropped their latest studio album, entitled The Nightmare of Being. The album gave bassist and primary songwriter Jonas Björler plenty to work with.