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Inkalawa with Miki Santamaria: Welcome Elna
Miki Santamaria recently shared that he’s part of a new fusion project, along with drummer Alfred Berengena and keyboardist Sergio Delgado. From Inkalawa’s new EP, “Awapit”, here is their performance of the song, “Welcome Elna.”
Janek Gwizdala Releases “Bass Player’s Guide to Pentatonics”
Janek Gwizdala has just released a new instructional book. “Bass Player’s Guide to Pentatonics” focuses on the many uses of the pentatonic scale and comes with a complete video masterclass and forty play-along tracks to help you hone your chops.
Bass of the Week: Rinaldis Custom Basses EVO-FX4
Alberto Rinaldis shared his recently finished EVO-FX4 bass with us, which seems like part sports car with its sleek lines and attractive yellow finish. The Luxembourg-based luthier made sure it plays as well as it looks.
Charlie Benante, Alex Skolnick, Brandon Yeagley, and Ra Diaz: Red Barchetta
Here’s another great virtual collaboration video to share. In this clip, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick, Suicidal Tendencies bassist Ra Diaz, and Crobot vocalist Brandon Yeagley perform Rush’s “Red Barchetta.”
New Power Generation Announces Fall Tour
After being forced to postpone their spring tour, the New Power Generation has announced a U.S. tour for the fall. The band, which formerly backed Prince, recognized that it’s a “crazy time” to be announcing it, but that they’re committed and hopeful.
Peter Hook to Stream Concert Celebrating Joy Division’s Ian Curtis
Peter Hook is remembering Joy Division singer Ian Curtis on the 40th anniversary of his passing with a special stream of the concert film “So This Is Permanent” on May 18th. The three-hour movie features Hook and his band The Light performing the entire Joy Division catalog.
The Main Squeeze: With A Little Help From My Friends
Add The Main Squeeze to the list of groups making the most of this challenging time. In this clip, the band performs The Beatles’ “With A Little Help From My Friends.” And they got help from 65 of their own friends to form the backing choir.
David Gross Publishes “The Three Tonic System”
David Gross has returned with a new book called “The Three Tonic System”. The method book, which is applicable to any bass clef instrument, examines chord changes typically referred to as “Coltrane Changes”.
Schecter Reintroduces the Ultra Bass
Schecter Guitar Research is reintroducing its Ultra Bass series this year that will include a four-string and a five-string model. The 2020 version will feature the company’s original Ultra body shape fitted with EMG TBHZ pickups.
Renaud Garcia-Fons & Do Sé Panch Prabhu Edouard: Double Bass/Tabla Duet
Renaud Garcia-Fons recently shared this incredible video of a double bass/tabla duet he recorded with Prabhu Edouard. “This piece might not have seen the light of day in this form without this incredible and disastrous health crisis,” Renaud shared.
Victor Wooten’s 2020 VixCamps Move Online
While the current quarantine has forced nearly every event to end, Victor Wooten and his crew have decided to take his camps at Wooten Woods online. Three of the previously announced camps will still take place via Zoom.
ESP Updates LTD D-Series Basses for 2020
ESP has updated its LTD D series of basses for 2020 with a new wood configuration. Most notable is their new burled poplar top that comes in a Black Natural Burst Satin finish.