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Charles Berthoud: If “Californication” Was The Hardest Song In The World
Charles Berthoud is running a series of videos with this challenge posted to his fans: “If ____ was the hardest song in the world”. In this one, he takes on the Chili Peppers’ “Californication”, with a variety of impressive techniques.
Kansas Releases “Point of Know Return Live & Beyond”
Like every other band, Kansas had its tour cut short in 2020. However, they were able to get a year of their Point of Know Return Anniversary shows in before the pandemic. Now they’re sharing a live album, “Point of Know Return Live & Beyond”.
Sandberg Continues 35th Anniversary Celebration with Racing Car Design Series
Sandberg Guitars is celebrating its 35th anniversary with four limited-edition Racing Car Design basses. Each model features racing-inspired finishes that recall “legendary Hollywood movies and today’s race tracks.”
Band Of Gypsys: “Power of Soul” Studio Session
I can’t believe I’ve never seen this video before, but I’m glad I finally did. In this clip, Band of Gypsys – with Buddy Miles on drums and Billy Cox on bass – are in the studio recording the song, “Power of Love”.
Guns N’ Roses Announce Tour Dates with Mammoth WVH
Guns N’ Roses are getting back in the saddle this summer. The band has announced dates for their rescheduled North American tour, which will include Wolfgang Van Halen’s solo project, Mammoth WVH.
Groove – Episode #78: Jackie Clark
This is an exciting Groove episode for us on a number of counts. Jackie Clark has been a great friend to us since the beginning of No Treble, he’s a super accomplished musician and a fantastic storyteller. Enjoy the conversation...
Mariya-Andoniya Andonova-Henderson: Cello Suite No.6, Prelude
Nick Lloyd recently shared this video on Facebook of Mariya-Andoniya Andonova-Henderson performing Bach’s Cello Suite No.6, Prelude on a bass he built. The tone and performance are magnificent!
Dave Holland Releases “Another Land”
Dave Holland has returned with a new trio record with guitarist Kevin Eubanks and drummer Obed Calvaire. “Another Land” is a studio album, but the songs are derived from themes that developed organically during the concerts before recording.
The Beauty in the BASSics: Triads – Part 3
This week in The Brown’stone on No Treble, Rich Brown’s study of triads continues, taking the lessons learned in our last one to create beautiful chords on bass (and use those same shapes to play bass lines).
The Fearless Flyers: Introducing the Fearless Flyers (Live at Madison Square Garden)
The Fearless Flyers shared some exciting news yesterday. The band is releasing an album from their live performance at Madison Square Garden Here’s a preview of what’s to come, with Joe Dart and the guys getting funky on “Introducing the Fearless Flyers.”
Almog Sharvit Releases Solo Debut, “Get Up Or Cry”
Composer and bassist Almog Sharvit has marked his debut as a leader with “Get Up Or Cry”, an album that defies genres with shades of jazz, electronica, rock, bluegrass, and even 20th-century classical music.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in May 2021
Time for our monthly roundup of the reader favorite bass gear stories! Here is your top 10 list for the month of May 2021.