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Chaka Khan with Melvin Lee Davis: My Funny Valentine
Yesterday was definitely a special day. I ran across this classic clip of the masterful Melvin Lee Davis with Chaka Khan covering “My Funny Valentine” last night. Melvin plays a beautiful solo on a Ken Smith 7 String!
Joel Hoekstra’s 13, featuring Tony Franklin, Release “Running Games”
Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra has released his second album with his solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. “Running Games” features another all-star cast, including Tony Franklin.
Sandberg Guitars Unveils 35th Anniversary California Supreme Bass
Sandberg Guitars is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year with a limited edition version of the California Supreme. The bass is described as the “boutique bass flagship of Braunschweig’s creative forge.”
Lake Street Dive: Hypotheticals
We’re stoked for the new Lake Street Dive album dropping next month. The band is prepping for the release of “Obviously” with some videos. “Hypotheticals” is a fun, upbeat tune, driven by the great Bridget Kearney.
Derrick Hodge and R+R=NOW Release Thrilling Live Album
R+R=NOW has followed up their 2018 debut, “Collagically Speaking”, with a new live album that captures the group’s wealth of talent during a show at The Blue Note that same year.
Bass & Creativity: Suspended Chords & Modes, Part 1
In this “Bass & Creativity” lesson, Olivier Babaz focuses on the beautiful colors made through suspended voicings. He walks through the basics of sus4 & sus2 chords and their most common use.
Ben Jones: Minneapolis 1987
My good friend Ben Jones posted this clip a few days ago and I couldn’t resist sharing it! In this clip, we hear Ben cover the great Brian Bromberg classic, “Minneapolis 1987“.
Anthony Wellington Announces “Noteworthy” Virtual Clinic
Anthony Wellington is offering another astounding educational opportunity this month you won’t want to miss. “Noteworthy” is a virtual clinic that will teach you all the notes of the bass with multiple, structured ways of practicing and studying.
Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Ripped Speaker Fuzz Pedal
Electro-Harmonix has announced the Ripped Speaker, a fuzz pedal that pays homage to the very beginnings of distorted bass sounds. The first sound of a distorted stringed instrument was a gnarly Bass VI tone on “Don’t Worry” by Marty Robbins.
Death From Above 1979: One + One
Death From Above 1979 just announced they have a new album called “Is For Lovers” dropping on March 26th, and they did it by releasing a killer track. The duo of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler are on top of their game.
Billy Sherwood Anchors New Supergroup Album, “Arc of Life”
Progressive rock fans have another incredible band to check out called Arc of Life. The five-piece band features three current members of Yes – Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen – as well as Jimmy Haun and Dave Kerzner.
Bass Transcription & Interview: Ariane Cap’s “El Soprano Diddle”
Tim Fletcher is back with a new bass transcription, and this one also includes an interview and analysis. Check out the transcription (and the story behind it) on Ariane Cap’s “El Soprano Diddle”.