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Adrian Belew Power Trio: E
Our friend Art Araya sent us this excellent clip of the Adrian Belew Power Trio and their performance of “E”. Julie Slick brings it on this track, and Jordan Perlson is on drums. (And there’s a bonus video, too!)
Pierluigi Balducci Releases Solo Album, Updates Method Books
Pierluigi Balducci is starting the year with two new releases. First up is the new edition of his bass method book, “Contemporary Electric Bass” Vols. 1-2. Balducci has also released his first ever solo bass album.
Zander Zon: The Princess Pleads For Wallace’s Life
Zander Zon is back with another stunning solo bass performance. This time, he takes on James Horner’s “The Princess Pleads For Wallace’s Life” from “Braveheart”.
Sly & Robbie Return with “Red Hills Road”
The dynamic duo of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare started their careers together in the early 1970s in Kingston. Now, the legendary reggae rhythm section has dropped a new album, “Red Hills Road”.
Peter Hook & The Light Stream Mexico City Concert to Aid Road Crew
Peter Hook & The Light will be streaming a previously unseen concert film on January 15th. “Peter Hook & The Light – Live In Mexico City” is a full two-hour show from their sold out 2014 show. The one-off stream will benefit the band’s touring crew.
Gibson & Bronzini: A Light of Our Own
Aaron Gibson’s “Horror Films and Sunday School” was my first introduction to Nahuel Bronzini, and the combination of the two musicians collaborating was exciting. In this clip, the duo found time to record a new tune, together.
Adam Nitti Debuts Vocals on New Album, “The World Is Loud”
Adam Nitti’s music always amazes us, but this time he’s surprised us, as well. His new album, “The World is Loud”, sees the bassist forging a new path with an aggressive prog-rock style in place of his earlier fusion work.
Star-Studded “A Bowie Celebration” Concert Streaming January 8
The David Bowie tribute, “A Bowie Celebration”, had its tour cut short last year due to the pandemic. Now they’ve scheduled a streaming event with appearances by Chris Chaney, Tony Levin, Tim Lefebvre, Gail Ann Dorsey, Carmine Rojas, and Tony Visconti.
Groove – Episode #73: Trevor Dunn
Mr. Bungle released “The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo” in October, re-recording of their earliest material (that fans were begging for). In this month’s episode of Groove, we chat with Trevor Dunn, who plays with Mr. Bungle and many more.
Stanley Clarke’s Bass Nation: Finding My Sound
In episode two of his new YouTube show, Bass Nation, bass legend Stanley Clarke talks about a question he gets from students of all levels: How do I find my sound? Verdine White and Thundercat joins him in the discussion.
Mononeon Releases “Banana Peel on Capitol Hill”
Mononeon is getting the year started on the right foot with the release of “Banana Peel on Capitol Hill”, an album he describes as “comedy, allegory, and funk in a 25-minute package.”
Gibson Acquires Mesa/Boogie
More industry news is rolling in to start the year as it has been announced that Gibson has acquired Mesa/Boogie. Randy Smith, who founded the company 51 years ago, will join Gibson as “Master Designer and Pioneer of Mesa/Boogie and beyond.”