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BassCon Online Returns Nov 6-8 with Hadrien Feraud, Yolanda Charles, Tim Lefebvre, and David Ellefson
Following their inaugural in August, BassCon Online will be returning this fall with a three-day online bass fest in November. This go-around, dubbed BCO2, will feature special guests Hadrien Feraud, Yolanda Charles, Tim Lefebvre, and David Ellefson.
Boss Unveils the RC-5 and RC-500 Looper Pedals
Boss has unveiled the next generation of their looping stations with the RC-5 and RC-500, each featuring the company’s latest technology. Both pedals feature 57 onboard rhythms, 99 phrase memories for storing loops, backlit displays, and more.
The Flaming Lips: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
NPR just released the Tiny Desk (from Home) Concert with The Flaming Lips, and the band brought social distancing to a whole new level. Michael Ivins doubled down with the bubble and a mask, but that didn’t stop him or the band from sounding great.
Leon Bosch Releases “The South African Double Bass”
Last year, double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch put forth an album of all new music to help expand the instrument’s solo repertoire. Now he’s done it again with a new release. “The South African Double Bass” features eight brand new pieces.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (September 2020)
We can’t think of a better way to end the week than with our monthly celebration of the top 10 reader favorite bass videos on No Treble. Here are your favorites from the month of September 2020.
The Who: Won’t Get Fooled Again
On this day in 1944, the mighty John Entwistle was born. Here’s the Ox bringing the thunder on “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, from the 1979 film, “The Kids Are Alright”.
Public Enemy Reunites Original Lineup for “What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?”
Rap icons Public Enemy have returned with What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?, which is their first new album in three years. Bass on the album is handled by producer C-Doc as well as Trevor Helt and The Oddysy’s Kevin Jacoby.
Curation, Pt. 2: An Interview with Dan Horne
We’re continuing our exploration of music industry roles through the lens of bass players and Pacific Range’s latest album, “High Upon The Mountain”. A big part of the album’s sonic palette is thanks to the engineering and producing skills of Dan Horne.
Jeff Beck Group: Definitely Maybe
I’ve said it before: The Beat-Club’s channel is an amazing one. Here’s another great clip they shared, which features the Jeff Beck Group (with Clive Chaman on bass) in this 1972 performance of “Definitely Maybe.”
The Deftones Release “Ohms”
The Deftones have returned with Ohms, which marks the band’s ninth album. The first since 2016’s Gore, it sees the band reuniting with producer Terry Date, who helped the band craft their classic albums Adrenaline, Around the Fur, and White Pony. “The decision to bring Terry back in on this album was definitely based on the history that the band...
Traveler Guitar Introduces Redlands Concert Series Acoustic Bass
Traveler Guitar has unveiled a new line of acoustic instruments. The Redlands Concert Series range, which is named after the company’s hometown in California, includes a bass that features a miniature 23.25-inch scale for maximum portability.
The Main Squeeze: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Main Squeeze is back with another Beatles’ cover. In this one, they take on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” As usual, Rob Walker lays down the low end.