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Mark Egan and John Lee To Participate on Jimi Hendrix Tribute Album
Guitarist and vocalist Bob Wolfman has announced a new album that will be a Jimi Hendrix tribute, and the lineup is bonkers. On bass will be the great Mark Egan and John Lee.
Katharine McPhee: It’s Not Right
Often we think of Rhonda Smith for her work with his royal badness Prince and jazz/rock pioneer Jeff Beck, but she’s worked with tons of artists. Recently she shared this clip of herself performing with pop singer Katherine McPhee.
Havok Announces New Bassist
Havok has announced a new album, and they’ve also revealed a lineup change. The band’s latest tour featured a mysterious bassist clad in a black outfit. Now we know that bassist was Brandon Bruce, who takes the reins from Nick Schendzielos.
In Memoriam: Mike Lull
Bass builder Mike Lull has passed away at the age of 65. A cause of death was not announced. The news was shared on the Mike Lull Custom Guitars Facebook page.
Talking Technique: Black Velvet – Nail That Fill
Alannah Myles’ iconic tune “Black Velvet” features a fill that is pretty challenging. Originally played with synth bass, we might be tasked to play that line. Ari covers this (and all the benefits) in this episode of “Talking Technique.”
Zander Zon: I Can’t Make You Love Me
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Zander Zon grabbed his fretless and put together an amazing arrangement of Bonnie Raitt hit, “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”
Christian McBride Releases “The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons”
Though it’s been performed several times, Christian McBride’s magnum opus “The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons” is now available for the entire world to hear.
Rage Against the Machine Announces 40-Date World Tour
Ever since initial reunion shows were revealed, the Rage Against the Machine 2020 tour seemed to just a trickle of shows relegated to the Southwest. Now the politically charged quartet has unveiled a 40-date world tour.
Drew De Four with Miki Santamaria: In The Blood (Live)
Miki Santamaria just shared this video from a 2015 recording session for Drew De Four’s Decade album. The tune is fantastic, the band is fantastic, and it is all made even better with an epic solo by Miki.
Supersuckers Releases “Play That Rock n’ Roll”
Supersuckers have released their 13th studio album, called “Play That Rock n’ Roll.” The band, led by bassist/vocalist Eddie Spaghetti, plays it true to the album’s title with twelve tracks of pure rock.
Hot Tuna Announces 2020 Tour Dates
Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady are keeping the party going as they’re continuing the Hot Tuna 50th Anniversary tour into 2020. The band has announced a round of winter dates.
Reverend Guitars Announces Mike Watt Wattplower Mark II Bass
Reverend Guitars and Mike Watt have teamed up to refine the bassist’s signature bass, dubbed the Wattplower. The new Wattplower Mark II features many of the original’s design concepts while adding a new pickup configuration.