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Dean Guitars Introduces Newly Designed Edge Select Bass
Dean Guitars has released a redesigned version of their Edge bass in the Select series. The Edge Select Burled Poplar Satin Natural bass is built with a mahogany body, figured poplar burl top, and a walnut center.
Vulfpeck: Dean Town (Live at Madison Square Garden)
Vulfpeck performed live at Madison Square Garden in October 2019. The concert resulted in a 2-LP vinyl release, and Vulfpeck now has it up on Bandcamp. In celebration, the band posted this live performance of “Dean Town” from the concert.
Gregg August Releases “Dialogues on Race, Vol. 1”
Bassist Gregg August has released an important new work that’s been a decade in the making. “Dialogues on Race, Vol. 1” is an album of music originally commissioned by The Jazz Gallery in 2009 that combines a wide instrumental palette.
Bass of the Week: Blast Cult Gateway
Jason Burns of Blast Cult has been building upright basses for years, but lately, he’s been getting more into the electric side of things. His latest creation is the Gateway Bass, a bass guitar that carries many of the aspects of a double bass.
Yes: Yours Is No Disgrace (1971)
The Beat-Club recently posted this epic video of Yes performing “Yours Is No Disgrace” in 1971. Chris Squire not only handled the bass and vocals, but he was also sporting some epic boots on this one.
MonoNeon Featured on New Nas Album, “King’s Disease”
Rap icon Nas has returned with his thirteenth studio album, with guest appearances by The Firm, Don Toliver, Big Sean, A$AP Ferg, Lil Durk, and more. It also features bass phenom MonoNeon alongside Anderson .Paak on the track “All Bad.”
Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils Artist Series John Myung Bongo 6 HH
Ernie Ball Music Man has unveiled a new model in their Artist Series with the John Myung Bongo 6 HH. The Dream Theater bassist collaborated with the company on his new signature axe to make it his own.
Steve Winwood: Gimme Some Lovin’ (2020)
While Steve Winwood is one of the many looking to return to performing live, that’s not stopping him from performing virtually. In this clip, his band, which includes bassist Nate Williams, performed The Spencer Davis Group’s “Gimme Some Lovin’.”
Buzz Osborne and Trevor Dunn Release “Gift of Sacrifice”
Buzz Osborne, aka King Buzzo, of The Melvins has released a second solo LP called “Gift of Sacrifice”. The acoustic album features the guitarist/vocalist in a duo format with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn, who performs entirely on the upright bass.
Fuzzrocious Pedals Announces the Cicada Fuzz V6 Pedal
Fuzzrocious Pedals has released the latest version of their annual Cicada Fuzz. As an homage to its namesake, the 17 Year Periodical Cicada, the company only produces 17 of the pedals per year.
Rebecca Johnson and Con Settineri: Bass/Drums Home Studio Jam
Rebecca Johnson is trying out a new bass (a Dean Edge Select 5), and so she decided to document it. In this clip, Rebecca gives the new bass a test drive in bass/drum jam at home with Con Settineri.
Robby Krieger Taps Arthur Barrow for “The Ritual Begins At Sundown”
As guitarist for The Doors, Robby Krieger helped forge a new path in rock. Five decades later, he’s released a new solo album, “The Ritual Begins At Sundown.” Krieger called on his longtime friend (and former Zappa bassist) Arthur Barrow for the project.