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Adam Ben Ezra Releases “Hide and Seek”
Double bass phenom Adam Ben Ezra has released “Hide and Seek,” his new album which delivers ten groove-laden tracks incorporating an array of genres including jazz, R&B, hip hop, electronica, and world music.
Groove – Episode #64: Joe Ayoub
You have to be the kind of player who can play just about anything to get the gig in the American Idol house band. It’s the kind of job where Joe Ayoub shines. He’s this month’s guest on Groove - The No Treble Podcast. Enjoy the conversation...
John Ferrara and Seth Moutal: Live at The Museum of Modern Renaissance
The duo of bassist John Ferrara and percussionist Seth Moutal recently premiered a new concert film from their January 2019 performance at The Museum of Modern Renaissance. This incredible video is full of amazing energy as Ferrara and Moutal push themselves musically.
The Neal Morse Band Releases “The Great Adventour – Live in BRNO”
The Neal Morse Band has just released a new live album as a followup to last year’s “The Great Adventure.” “The Great Adventour – Live in BRNO” captures the group tearing through the album’s tracks and more during their tour stop in the Czech Republic.
Fender Japan Launches Heritage Series Basses
Fender Japan has unveiled a new line of instruments called the Heritage Series that recreates features from the company’s past. The series was developed with Mark Kendrick, an original founding master builder of the Fender Custom Shop.
Petros Klampanis Trio: No Becomes Yes
Petros Klampanis and his trio may be all quarantined at their own homes, but that doesn’t stop the music. The bassist, pianist Kristjan Randalu, and percussionist Bodek Janke worked remotely to record the new song, “No Becomes Yes.”
2020 Summer NAMM Show Cancelled
In another blow to the music industry, NAMM has announced that the 2020 Summer NAMM Show will not be taking place. The annual trade show was scheduled for July 9th through the 11th in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fodera Announces 37th Anniversary Monarch Deluxe Model Basses
Fodera is celebrating its 37th year in business with new anniversary models through its dealer network. The basses are a limited edition run of the company’s Monarch Deluxe model that will come in both four and five-string versions.
Viaceslav Svedov: Nasty Funk with “Old Smoothie”
Viaceslav Svedov is back! He said this he hasn’t posted a video since 2015, and we’ve missed him. In this new video, he broke out his Music Man StingRay 40th Anniversary “Old Smoothie” bass to perform what he calls “Nasty Funk.”
Thundercat’s “It Is What It Is” Now Available
Bass phenom Thundercat has returned with his fourth studio album, entitled “It Is What It Is.” The release is a reflection on existence filled out by his unreal bass playing and sense of humor.
Bass of the Week: BITE Guitars Stairway-to-Heaven Bass
BITE Guitars recently launched the One-Song series, which creates one-off showcase instruments based on a single iconic song. This week we’re checking out the “Stairway-to-Heaven” Bass, which is dedicated to John Paul Jones.
Mai Leisz: Skies Above Salkantay
Mai Leisz has just released a fantastic new single called “Skies Above Salkantay,” which features guitarist Mike Landau, drummer Gary Novak, and her husband Greg Leisz on pedal steel and guitar. The track is accompanied by a beautiful music video.