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Scott Devine: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us here at No Treble! Keeping us in the holiday spirit, we have the masterful Scott Devine doing a solo bass arrangement of the classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”.
Best of 2020: The Top 10 Albums
In 2020, we featured hundreds of new albums. This list comprises the top 10 reader favorite records of the year.
Best of 2020: Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Amps
We cover a lot of new bass gear each year, including the many new bass amps that hit the market. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass amp stories for 2020.
Tony Senatore: The Adventures Of Bassyk
Tony Senatore has shared his latest song with us, called “The Adventures of Bassyk”. It’s the third song from the bassist with collaborators Andy Rothstein and Alan Lo Presti, who are this time joined by violinist Joe Deninzon and drummer Cottone.
Trevor Bolder’s Posthumous Solo Album Now Available
The late Trevor Bolder left an indelible mark on rock music through his work with David Bowie, Uriah Heep, and Mick Ronson. Now, seven years after his passing, the bassist’s first solo album has been released, thanks to his friends.
Tony Levin Unveils “Images From a Life on the Road” Book
Tony Levin is one of the most talented bassists in the world. He also has a knack for photography, which he’s used to document his time in music. Now, he’s announced a new book, “Images from a Life on the Road”, that brings the two passions together.
Best of 2020: The Top 10 Bass Player Interviews and Podcasts
This is the time of year we love to look back. Kicking off our “Best of 2020” lists, here are the top 10 reader favorite interviews and podcasts we published on No Treble this year.
Huw Foster: “Mother Nature’s Son” Solo Bass Cover
Our friend Huw Foster sent us his latest video, with his beautiful solo bass arrangement and performance of The Beatles’ “Mother Nature’s Son”.
Dog-On-It Announces Freekbass Signature Strings
Dog-On-It Strings has teamed up with Freekbass to create a new signature series of strings. Though he’s known for his funk style, the company says that the set was designed specifically for tone, comfort, and diverse playability.
Bass of the Week: Singleton Guitars Stellar Funk5
Singleton Guitars’ Stellar Funk5 bass features a killer purple and pearl yin yang design. It’s hand-crafted by luthier Mark Singleton, who built it with a Western Red cedar body, a flamed maple neck, and a bubinga fingerboard.
Pete O’Neill: Christmas Time Is Here
Our friend Pete O’Neill sent us this video for this holiday season. In this clip, Pete takes the popular Christmas standard, “Christmas Time Is Here”, and performs it as a beautiful solo fretless arrangement.
Katie Thiroux Releases “Live from Caroga Lake, NY”
Jazz bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux has released a new album called “Live from Caroga Lake, NY”. Captured during the Caroga Lake Music Festival in August of 2019, the six-song set features Thiroux with her trio.