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Headcat 13 Releases Self-Titled Debut
Aside from the mighty Motörhead, the late Lemmy Kilmister used to lay down the low end in a project called Headcat. Now a new incarnation of the project has released their self-titled debut with one of Lemmy’s protégés on bass.
Reader Spotlight: Joshua Sailor
Every once in a while, a submission comes through for Reader Spotlight for someone I know. In the case of Joshua Sailor, I know him well. So it is a thrill to share his story with you.
Bill Frisell Trio: What The World Needs Now
It’s a trying time for all of us, but especially for gigging musicians. Earlier this month, Bill Frisell and his Trio performed in the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn. Here’s a clip of them performing “What The World Needs Now.”
Jerry Garcia/John Kahn Live Duo Album Now Available
The vault of Jerry Garcia’s back catalog has been opened once again to expand the “GarciaLive Series”. “Volume 14: January 27th, 1986 The Ritz” features the late Grateful Dead singer in a rare duo format alongside his longtime collaborator John Kahn.
Bass of the Week: 5th Day Products Mallory Bass
This week we’re checking out a bass by 5th Day Products called Mallory, which takes its name from Juliette Lewis’ character in “Natural Born Killers“. Luthier Jeremy McDiarmid explains that everything about the bass is oversized.
Martin Miller & Mark Lettieri: Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers
Here’s a new video from Martin Miller and Mark Lettieri, and this one is more chill than others we’ve shared in the past. In this clip, the group takes on Jeff Beck’s version of “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers,” including a sweet solo by Benni Jud.
Morse/Portnoy/George Release “Cov3r To Cov3r”
Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, and Randy George have teamed up for a new album in their Cover To Cover series. “Cov3r To Cov3r” features the trio tearing through classic tracks by King Crimson, David Bowie, Jethro Tull, and more.
Dirty Loops: Songs for Lovers – Chicken Lover
Dirty Loops shared a new video with this as the caption: “Do you have any gigs? Neither do we…” But that’s not stopping the band from having some fun. Here are Henrik Linder and Aron Mellergård throwing down on “Chicken Lover.”
Pino Palladino Featured on Margo Price’s “That’s How Rumors Get Started”
Margo Price has been taking the country by storm with her blend of country, folk, and rock & roll, which earned her a Grammy nomination. Now she’s released her third studio album, “That’s How Rumors Get Started”, featuring Pino Palladino on bass.
Jojo Mayer: Steppin’ Heavy
Dubbed as a “CLASSIC ROCK Garage Jam”, DRUMMERWORLD just reshared this epic video (from 2015) of Jojo Mayer, Jonathan Levy, and Brian J performing “Steppin’ Heavy.” Power trio!
Motörhead Announces 40th Anniversary Edition of “Ace of Spades”
Motörhead has been issuing anniversary editions of their albums, and now the time has come for their seminal record, “Ace of Spades”. The highly influential album will be released in Special 40th Anniversary and Deluxe Collector’s Box-Set formats.
Joshua Cohen: Can’t Help Falling in Love
It has been a while since we’ve heard from bassist Joshua Cohen. But he emailed us this week with a new video (and more.) Check out his impressive solo bass arrangement for Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (and the transcription).