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Dream Theater drops a fresh live cut with John Myung driving Night Terror on his Bongo bass
The latest Paris drop from Dream Theater highlights John Myung settling into Night Terror with his red six string Bongo, giving viewers a clear look at his smooth live approach.
Michael League Plots Ambitious Blue Note NYC Residency Featuring a “Band of Bassists”
Michael League launches a three-week Blue Note NYC residency with 10 unique groups, new music, and a special “Band of Bassists” lineup.
This Week in Bass: Mike Herrera’s New Sig Model and the Rock Hall’s Standout Low-End Moments
Mike Herrera’s new signature StingRay and the Rock Hall’s biggest bass moments lead this week’s top bass stories, alongside new gear and standout videos.
How Alune Wade shapes groove and melody on his Bacchus Jazz bass at KNKX
In this KNKX session, Alune Wade shapes melodic lines, deep groove, and sharp interaction with a tight horn section while his Bacchus jazz bass adds focus and color.
G. Love & Special Sauce Plot Expansive 20th Anniversary Tour Featuring Jim “Jimi Jazz” Prescott
G. Love & Special Sauce are marking 20 years of Lemonade with an extensive 2025–2026 tour featuring longtime bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott.
Megadeth Shares New Track “I Don’t Care” From Final Album, Driven by James LoMenzo’s Rumble
Megadeth shares “I Don’t Care,” the latest preview of their final album, with James LoMenzo’s bass driving the track’s thrash-punk energy.
John Scofield’s SFJAZZ show features standout upright bass from Vicente Archer
John Scofield tune comes into focus at SFJAZZ as Vicente Archer’s upright sound shapes the pocket and brings a warm, centered feel to the band’s flow.
Former G&L Employee Breaks Down the Quiet Collapse of the Iconic Bass Brand
Former sales director Steve Araujo breaks down the timeline behind G&L Guitars’ quiet shutdown, from factory furloughs to what happened to the instruments.
Bass Gym: Mastering Minor Pentatonic Sextuplets Through Shape-Based Fingering
Unlock speed and control with minor pentatonic sextuplets using geometric fingerboard shapes and economical technique in this Bass Gym workout.
All Leather and All Groove as Donny Benét Makes His Studio Comeback in Peak Sexy Form
The Sexiest Man Alive steps back into the studio in full leather and delivers a smooth yet assertive tone on his Grubisa P bass strung with La Bella stainless strings.
Cheap Trick Is “All Washed Up” — But Their New Album Proves They’re Nowhere Near Done
Cheap Trick returns with "All Washed Up," a new album powered by Tom Petersson’s signature 12-string bass tone. Hear the band sounding sharper than ever.
Groove Podcast: Alex Frank on Jazz Bass, Film Composition, and Working with Jeff Goldblum
Alex Frank reflects on his role with Jeff Goldblum’s orchestra, exploring how storytelling, groove, and listening shape his work across jazz and film music.