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Haken Returns with “Virus”
Haken has released a new album called “Virus”, although it has nothing to do with the current pandemic. The new record’s creation began at the close of 2017, but its origin really reaches back seven years.
Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and Patitucci Host “Bootsy’s Challenge” Webinar
This week’s Berklee/BassVault.com webinar is sure to get funky. Hosts Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci will be talking with Bootsy Collins, Ron Carter, Béla Fleck, and Emi SunShine in a session they’re calling “Bootsy’s Challenge.”
Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Bill Kelliher, Claudio Sanchez, Steve Brodsky: Anthem
Today is Geddy Lee’s birthday, and we’re celebrating with a video by Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Bill Kelliher, Claudio Sanchez, and Steve Brodsky paying tribute to Rush, with their version of “Anthem.” Get ready to rock.
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.