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Victor Wooten and Billy Sheehan Featured on Prog-Metal Band Octavision’s Debut
Just over four years ago, No Treble readers were blown away by Octavision’s debut single, which featured the mighty Victor Wooten on bass. Now the group has released its first full-length album, called “Coexist” with Wooten and Billy Sheehan.
Ryan Martinie: Bass Playthrough of Soften the Glare’s “Turn Around”
Today, we’re super excited to help premiere a new playthrough video by Ryan Martinie for Soften The Glare’s “Turn Around”. The track, which opens their 2017 debut “Making Faces”, features the bassist’s signature style.
Russ Rodgers Publishes “Bass Guitar Lines”
Bassist and educator Russ Rodgers has just released a new instructional book. “Bass Guitar Lines” is accompanied by online video and audio access, and covers 40 intermediate level bass lines in a variety of techniques, tempos, and styles.
Korg USA Acquires Aguilar Amplification
Aguilar Amplification has been acquired by Korg USA, according to an email sent to retailers. Company co-founder Dave Boonshoft confirmed the news on Facebook.
Felton Guitars and Kevin Scott Announce the King Bass
Felton Guitars has announced the King Bass, a signature model for Kevin Scott. Scott worked with luthier Jon Levister to create what he calls “an original take on a classic meets modern tone.”
Áron Hodek: Q&A with AronTheBassist
Here is a great Q&A Clip featuring everyone’s favorite young groover, Áron Hodek. This 10-year-old prodigy is already on the road to becoming one of the next generation’s great bassists. Bass face included.
George Porter, Jr. Announces New Runnin’ Pardners Album, Releases Single
2021 is already looking up! Bass icon George Porter, Jr. has announced a new album with his band Runnin’ Pardners will be dropping in two months. “Crying For Hope” is the group’s first studio recording since 2015’s “It’s Time To Funk” EP.
Bass of the Week: Carl Thompson Full Frills Serial #12520
Carl Thompson is a pioneer of bass building, and he’s still pushing the limits and building world-class instruments. This week we’re checking out his latest build, made for Brian Kelly, who got a Full-Frills model with an enormous 38-inch scale.
Peter Rofé: Purple Haze
LA Philharmonic Bassist Peter Rofé is making the most of his downtime. In this new video he shared yesterday, Rofé performs a solo bass/vocal arrangement of Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze”.
Pickpocket Releases “Refraction”
Melbourne, Australia’s Pickpocket has returned with their third album, entitled “Refraction”. The eight-piece jazz/funk/fusion band’s new effort is described as a “journey from the 80’s funk sounds” to some “Dub/RnB vibes”.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in December 2020
December was a pretty big month for new bass gear coverage. Recapping the final month of 2020, here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass gear stories we published during the month.
Mark Egan, Arjun Bruggeman, and Shane Theriot: Dancing Shiva
Our friend Edo Castro Woodhouse shared this on Facebook a few days ago, and I proceeded to watch it countless times. Check out Mark Egan, Arjun Bruggeman, and Shane Theriot performing “Dancing Shiva”.