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Master the “Little Green Bag” Bass Line: G Minor Pentatonic Grooves from 1969

Master the “Little Green Bag” Bass Line: G Minor Pentatonic Grooves from 1969

Learn how to play the classic 1969 hit “Little Green Bag” with this Bass Gym lesson exploring G minor pentatonic riffs and syncopated groove.

Thundercat & Remi Wolf Bring Funk and Fusion to Colbert with “Children of the Baked Potato”

Thundercat & Remi Wolf Bring Funk and Fusion to Colbert with “Children of the Baked Potato”

Thundercat and Remi Wolf turned “Children of the Baked Potato” into a late night jam that showed off his tone, touch, and fearless groove.

The Wood Brothers Keep Rolling: Winter 2026 Tour and Chris Wood’s Anthemic New Video

The Wood Brothers Keep Rolling: Winter 2026 Tour and Chris Wood’s Anthemic New Video

The Wood Brothers announce their Winter 2026 tour and share Chris Wood’s anthemic new video, “Above All Others,” from "Puff of Smoke."

Empress Effects Unleashes a Halloween-Ready Heavy Menace Limited Edition Pedal

Empress Effects Unleashes a Halloween-Ready Heavy Menace Limited Edition Pedal

The Heavy Menace returns in a hauntingly limited edition from Empress Effects — just 350 pedals worldwide with original tattoo-inspired art.

Watch: Hadrien Feraud Grooves Hard with His Mayones Signature on WHOEVAZNTAWN’s ‘Step Aside’

Watch: Hadrien Feraud Grooves Hard with His Mayones Signature on WHOEVAZNTAWN’s ‘Step Aside’

Hadrien Feraud and WHOEVAZNTAWN continue their run of great videos with “Step Aside,” a deep groove powered by his Mayones and Markbass combo.

Two Bassists, One Wild Night: Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween Show Returns in Full

Two Bassists, One Wild Night: Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween Show Returns in Full

Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween concert returns in full glory with dual bassists, five CDs of wild jams, and a box set packed with extras.

Wood Guerilla’s TULIPbass Shines in Teodoras Balčiauskis’s “Dark Nebula” Performance

Wood Guerilla’s TULIPbass Shines in Teodoras Balčiauskis’s “Dark Nebula” Performance

Teodoras Balčiauskis spotlights the Wood Guerilla TULIPbass—a hollow-body masterpiece with SBS pickups and Kurandt preamp.

From Yacht Rock to Soul Groove: Andre Zapata and Allen Stone Rework Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like The Wind”

From Yacht Rock to Soul Groove: Andre Zapata and Allen Stone Rework Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like The Wind”

Christopher Cross’s “Ride Like The Wind” gets a fresh groove from Allen Stone’s band, powered by Andre Zapata’s tone and a pocket that feels just right.

Eva Gardner Back in the Bass Seat as The Mars Volta Launch 2025 Tour

Eva Gardner Back in the Bass Seat as The Mars Volta Launch 2025 Tour

Eva Gardner is back in the bass seat with The Mars Volta as they launch a 2025 North American tour supporting their latest album.

From Farewells to Funk: Anthony Jackson, Sam Rivers, and the Week’s Biggest Bass Stories

From Farewells to Funk: Anthony Jackson, Sam Rivers, and the Week’s Biggest Bass Stories

Tributes to Anthony Jackson and Sam Rivers lead this week’s top bass stories, alongside new gear, rare auctions, and inspiring grooves.

Adam Ben Ezra and Michael Olivera Bring Explosive Energy to “Cosmic Nomad” Live

Adam Ben Ezra and Michael Olivera Bring Explosive Energy to “Cosmic Nomad” Live

Adam Ben Ezra builds rhythm, melody, and percussion all at once in this explosive live take of “Cosmic Nomad” with drummer Michael Olivera.

Psychedelic Funk, Brazilian Vibes, and Deep Groove: Pops Magellan Steps Into the Spotlight with Damage

Psychedelic Funk, Brazilian Vibes, and Deep Groove: Pops Magellan Steps Into the Spotlight with Damage

Bassist Pops Magellan steps into the spotlight with Damage, a debut EP blending psychedelic funk, Brazilian rhythms, and deep groove-driven songwriting.