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Johnnie Gilmore Returns With “When You Come Home” Solo Bass EP
Johnnie Gilmore has just released a gorgeous new EP. The five-song “When You Come Home” features the bassist in a totally solo setting in which he fills out the melody, harmony, and percussion with just his bass.
Rockboard Introduces Flat XLR Cables
Rockboard by Warwick has unveiled a new set of flat XLR cables that comes in varying sizes. While they can be used for several applications, the company says they are designed to optimize pedalboard real estate.
Bass & Creativity: Chord Alterations in Depth, Part 2
This Bass & Creativity lesson is the second part about alterations of dominant chords. Today Olivier Babaz takes a look at b9 and #9 added to a 7 chord within a II V I.
Nathan Navarro: Dean Town (Mini Bass Version)
It has been four years ago since Vulfpeck released the epic tune, “Dean Town“. There have been many covers over the years, but this new one by Nathan Navarro is pretty unique. Check out Nathan covering the tune on his Mayones Cali 4 HS mini bass.
In Memoriam: Pierre Kezdy
Chicago-based punk mainstay Pierre Kezdy has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. The news was announced in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Reader Spotlight: Clark Sims
Meet Clark Sims, a bassist living in Los Angeles who was inspired at an early age by hearing the great Larry Graham. It didn’t take long for Clark to start playing bass after that, and he’s made it his life.
Scary Pockets: Karma Police
Scary Pockets was joined by vocalist Monica Martin for this cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police.” And while the vocals are fantastic, we were pretty focused on the 1958 P Bass Jon Button is playing on the track.
Colin Trusedell Releases “The Quarantine Chronicles”
Colin Trusedell has released a new solo album written and recorded this spring called The Quarantine Chronicles. Written and performed entirely on the acoustic bass guitar, the 10-song collection takes a different path than his six previous albums.
Bass of the Week: Kristall Basses ROOM 4
This week we’re looking at a short-scale ROOM 4 bass recently completed by Kristall Basses. Handmade in Germany, the instrument is built entirely from maple and Pau Ferro.
Joel Quarrington: J.S. Bach Preludio from Violin Partita no3 BWV 1006
Master bassist Joel Quarrington has been spending his extra time this year to nail down a piece he’s been studying for a long time. Luckily, he had the finished product recorded. Bach’s Preludio was written for violin and requires some serious agility on the bass.
Jeff Berlin to Join Brand X for Tour
After Percy Jones announced his departure last week, Brand X has announced his replacement for their upcoming tour. Virtuoso bassist Jeff Berlin will be filling the spot.
Evan Marien x Dana Hawkins: Bouncin’ (feat. Mario Camarena)
For years, we’ve called these two the Dynamic Duo. And so it was a thrill to see bassist Evan Marien and drummer Dana Hawkins back with some new material and videos. Here they are (with Mario Camarena) performing “Bouncin’”.