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Leonid & Friends: East River
While we first learned of Leonid Vorobyev and his band, Leonid & Friends, by their incredible Chicago covers, they’ve done a handful of others. Now they’re taking on The Brecker Brothers’ 1979 hit, “East River.”
Gone Is Gone, Featuring Troy Sanders, Releases Second Single
Gone is Gone (featuring Troy Sanders) has released another single, marking their second new song since they released their full-length debut in 2017. “Everything is Wonderfall” was created out of a jam from near the beginning of the pandemic.
Eastwood Guitars to Revive the SB-1000 Bass
Eastwood is bringing back another bass from the past with the SB-1000. Introduced on their crowd-funding platform, the bass is their take on the Japanese instrument popular during the ’80s.
Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
While reviewing their “Tiny Desk” archives, NPR found some that hadn’t been shared on their Youtube channel, like this one. Recorded in July 2010, here’s an excellent clip of Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Zakir Hussain performing “Bubbles” and “Bahar”.
Isaias Elpes Releases “Lua” EP, featuring Abraham Laboriel
Isaias Elpes has returned with a new EP, “Lua”. Elpes weaves a variety of styles and genres that harken back to his musical beginnings, playing bass, guitar, and percussion. His mentor, Abraham Laboriel, also performs on the EP.
Squier Introduces Mini Precision Bass
Squier has shrunk the P-bass to introduce the Mini Precision Bass. The reduced-size includes a 28.6-inch scale, which is even smaller than a regular 30-inch short scale.
Zildjian LIVE!: JD Beck and Ghost-Note (Featuring DOMi)
I’m always stoked to see a new video from the Zildjian LIVE! series, and this one is amazing. In this clip, drummer JD Beck and keyboardist DOMi join Ghost-Note for a live performance. MonoNeon grooves on this one!
Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Announces Online Masterclasses with Stu Hamm, Tony Franklin, and Mike Kroeger
The Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp has expanded their online masterclasses with three more bass sessions with three amazing bass players: Stuart Hamm, Tony Franklin, and Mike Kroeger. Each of the virtual classes allows you to interact with the players directly.
Gruv Gear Announces Kapsule Duo Bass Case
Gruv Gear has added to their Kapsule line of travel cases with the Kapsule Duo. The design, which fuses aspects of hard and soft cases, can carry two basses in a humidity-controlled case.
Ryan Madora and The Interludes: “D’funked” Live from Quarantine
No Treble columnist Ryan Madora is old-school cool. And her band The Interludes is the perfect showcase for her skills. In this clip, Ryan plays through the second track from the band’s debut album. Dig those groovy lines (and her solo) on “D’funked.”
Dan Hawkins Publishes “100 Funk Grooves for Electric Bass”
Session bassist and author Dan Hawkins has just released a new instructional book. “100 Funk Grooves for Electric Bass” is an 88-page book that dives into the style with a focus on techniques, essential scales, and the groove styles of funk players.
Black Frequencies: An Interview with Jahmal Nichols
Jahmal Nichols has just released his second solo album entitled “Black Frequencies”, which examines and celebrates different aspects of Black culture. We caught up with Nichols to get the scoop on the album, his process, and more.