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Tony Senatore: 6 Feet Apart Or 6 Feet Under

I woke up this morning and saw a message from Tony Senatore with a new video he released. While the recording is new, listening to it transported me back in time to the great music I grew up listening to. Check out “6 Feet Apart Or 6 Feet Under.”

Rare Earth Music Announces Earthboard EBII Pedalboard

Rare Earth Music has expanded their line of pedalboard systems with the EBII, which continues the series with a patented magnetic rail system into the board and an integrated power supply.

Bass & Creativity: The ii-V-I and Voice Leading

The ii-V-I is one of the most common chord progressions in music. As bassists, we have a horizontal view of the harmonic movement. Today we’ll see how other instruments view the progression and implement voice leading to build interesting lines.

Simon Fitzpatrick: Haumea, the Bringer of Fire

It has been quite some time since we’ve seen a video by Simon Fitzpatrick. Luckily, he’s back with another stunning solo bass performance. In this clip, he performs “Haumea, the Bringer of Fire” from his album, “The Dwarf Planets Suite.”

John Lodge Releases New Single, “In These Crazy Times”

Moody Blues vocalist and bassist John Lodge has just released a new single called “In These Crazy Times (Isolation Mix)”, which was recorded during his ninety days in quarantine.

Kansas – “Leftoverture”: The Complete Basslines, Part 1

Tim Fletcher is back with a new and exciting project. After the enormous popularity of his bass transcription for Kansas’ “Carry on Wayward Son,” he teamed up with Troy Hughes to create a complete set for the Kansas album “Leftoverture.” Here’s Part 1.

YYNOT: Hourglass

Tim Starace and YYNOT have a new video out, which they shared on Sunday. “Hourglass” was the first track on their self-titled debut album. As always, we love Tim’s growly tone!

Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci to Host Free “Solo Bass-Shed” Webinar

The Berklee Bass Department/Bass Vault weekly bass hang is on again with an incredible lineup. Hosted by Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and John Patitucci, “Solo Bass-Shed” will focus on bassists known for their solo work. The lineup includes Stu Hamm, Michael Manring, Janek Gwizdala, Hadrien Feraud, and Damian Erskine.

Session Legend Harvey Brooks Publishes Memoir, “View From The Bottom”

Last year, we shared a Stories Behind the Songs interview with Harvey Brooks, whose bass lines laid the foundation on albums that changed the face of popular music. Now, fans can get even deeper into his life with his new memoir, “View From The Bottom.”