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Lake Street Dive: Don’t Let Me Down
Lake Street Dive took Halloween to a whole new level this weekend with a rooftop remake performance of the Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down”. Bridget Kearney and the band not only nail the tune, but also the costumes.
Gerald Veasley’s Virtual Bass BootCamp Scheduled for November 7th
Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp is one of the best educational events of the year. This year’s events, of course, took the in-person bass camp off the table. However, Veasley is pushing forward with a special virtual BootCamp on November 7th.
Reader Spotlight: Jordan Hepburn
Meet Jordan Hepburn, a bassist from Scotland, who originally started on guitar before making the switch to bass. Later, he took a break from music but returned with a bang, recording solo bass pieces, traditional Scottish music, and more. Here’s his story...
Ampeg Announces Limited Edition Micro-VR Stack Bass Amp
Ampeg has unveiled a new limited edition version of their Micro-VR bass amp. The miniature stack stands out with a custom red Tolex covering and a black grille.
Weather Report: Black Market (Live at Montreux 1976)
Weather Report’s “Black Market” was my introduction to the band. It was also my introduction to Jaco Pastorius and Alphonso Johnson. I’ve seen this video many times, but we’ve never shared it here: their live performance of “Black Market” at Montreux.
Geezer Butler’s Solo Discography Rereleased on Vinyl
Geezer Butler may have started his music career on vinyl with Black Sabbath, but now his solo discography is being released on the medium for the first time.
Bass of the Week: De Gier Soulmate
Sander de Gier is often asked for a lightweight bass, especially in his vintage-styled Soulmate model. In order to achieve a lower weight, he explored different body woods and built three basses that are otherwise identical.
Craig Macfadyen: Dean Town/Teen Town Mashup
For years, we’ve seen many bassists taking on Jaco Pastorius’ “Teen Town”. Over the past four years, we’ve seen the same with Vulfpeck’s “Dean Town”. Craig Macfadyen decided to mashup the two, and we were completely knocked out by how he did it.
YYNOT Announces Limited Edition Vinyl Album, “Pieces”
YYNOT has announced a new release called “Pieces,” which will be available only as a limited edition vinyl. The compilation album will include songs from two of their albums plus a new song called “Burning Bridge”.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in October 2020
The start of a new month means it’s time to take a look back in the form of celebrating the most popular new bass gear we covered in the last month. Here are your top 10 favorite bass gear stories for the month of October.
Eastwood Guitars Announces the MRG Bass
Eastwood Guitars has unveiled the mandolin-inspired MRG Studio Series, which includes the new MRG Bass. The four-string bass features a short 30.5-inch scale and a mandolin-shaped semi-hollow body.
LNSO Double Bass Orchestra: Fantasia & Toccata (for 16 Double Basses)
Our friend Dimitris Maronidis sent us this video, and he clearly knows what we’re all about. Here’s the LNSO Double Bass Orchestra – with 16 bassists – performing Maronidis’ “Fantasia & Toccata” live for Radio 3 LV.