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Edgar Meyer and Crew Return with “Not Our First Goat Rodeo”
The amazing supergroup of Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile have teamed up once again for an album called “Not Our First Goat Rodeo”.
B&G Guitars Unveils Big Sisters Crossroads Bass
B&G Guitars has unveiled a new version of their bass model with the Big Sister Crossroads. The Crossroads edition offers the same look and structure at a more affordable price.
Scary Pockets: Imagine
The new Scary Pockets video once again features bassist Sam Wilkes, who always delivers. But we were absolutely knocked out by India Carney’s vocals on this one. Check out this beautiful take on John Lennon’s “Imagine.”
“Roger Waters: Us + Them” Now Available In Digital Formats
After premiering last year, the new Roger Waters concert film “Us + Them” is now available on digital formats. The former Pink Floyd bassist once again teamed up with director Sean Evans for the effort.
Bass of the Week: SBC Guitars SH1B Falcon
This week we’re checking out the SBC Guitars SH1B Falcon, which is a custom headless bass designed with bassist Calvert Stephens. The six-string bass also has a multi-scale neck.
Robin Clabby, KJ McNeill, and Ted Gould: People Get Ready
A week or so ago, my good friend Ted Gould sent me a teaser clip of a video he was working on. I couldn’t wait for it to be done and to share it here. Check out this take on the Curtis Mayfield classic, “People Get Ready.”
Victor Wooten Relaunches VixMerch with New Book, Signature Strap
Victor Wooten has relaunched his merchandise site, VixMerch. As part of the launch, the bass guru also unveiled a signature bass strap by Ergo straps, and a new book entitled “The Spirit of Music”.
Teen Town with Gabriel Severn: Signal Path
Gabriel Severn and his band Teen Town - along with guitarist Giorgio Galimberti - recorded this virtual cover of Tribal Tech’s “Signal Path.” These guys absolutely nailed it!
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (May 2020)
Time to kick back and enjoy a day full of bass goodness. Here’s one way to kick that off: the top 10 reader favorite bass videos for the month of May.
Squier Introduces Paranormal Jazz Bass ’54
Squier has unveiled the Paranormal series, which brings a handful of vintage Fender models back to life as well as creating some new models. The series includes one bass called the Squier Paranormal Jazz Bass ’54.
Amos Heller: Occasion
Yamaha recently launched a new video series called “Social Riffing”. This second installment is a killer solo bass performance by Amos Heller, who lays down the low end for artists like Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, and others.
John Scofield Celebrates Steve Swallow on “Swallow Tales”
Guitarist John Scofield has released a new album called “Swallow Tales” that celebrates the music of bassist Steve Swallow. Lucky for Scofield, Swallow, and drummer Bill Stewart fill out the release. Scofield says it took forty years of preparation.