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Wojtek Stanisz: Flahjo
Wojtek Stanisz sent us this new video featuring his beautiful solo bass composition, “Flahjo.” “It’s based on harmonics and there’s also a live loop in this performance,” he shared, adding “there’s an Easter Egg for attentive recipients.”
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Announce Tour with Whitesnake
Sammy Hagar has announced a new 30-date tour with Whitesnake for 2020. The joint tour will also include Night Ranger opening each night and will feature bassists Michael Anthony, Michael Devin, and Jack Blades.
GoFundMe Campaign Set Up for Juan Alderete
Last week, we shared the terrible news that Juan Alderete was in a coma following an accident. His wife Anne shared that he is showing signs of improvement, but there’s still a long road to recovery. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Juan.
ZZ Top: Brown Sugar (Live From Gruene Hall)
Eagle Rock Entertainment shared this video recently, in advance of a new ZZ Top film that is set to release on February 28th. Here’s a clip from “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” which features the band performing “Brown Sugar.”
In Memoriam: Josh Pappe
Former D.R.I. bassist Josh Pappe has passed away from undisclosed causes. He was 53 years old. The news was shared by his former bandmate Spike Cassidy on Facebook.
Neural DSP Announces the Quad Cortex Floor Modeler
Neural DSP has so far released several plugins for modeling software. The company, founded by Douglas Castro of Darkglass, has now unleashed its first piece of hardware. The Quad Cortex is a unit they call the “most powerful floor modeler on the planet.”
Bass of the Week: Malinoski Guitars Nero Bass #395
The NAMM Show has a row called the Boutique Guitar Showcase, which allows for independent luthiers to show off their instruments. This year I got to catch up with Peter Malinoski of Malinoski Guitars, who showed me his Nero model.
Hadrien Feraud, Federico Malaman, Dario Chiazzolino, and Kalyan Pathak: NAMM Performance
Here’s something I missed at this year’s NAMM Show, but thankfully someone recorded it. Hadrien Feraud, Federico Malaman, Dario Chiazzolino, and Kalyan Pathak took the stage to perform this great version of Roy Hargrove’s “Strasbourg / St. Denis.”
Ida Nielsen Releases “02022020”
Bassist Ida Nielsen may be known for her in-your-face funk, but she’s taking another direction on her new album, “02022020.” The release was inspired by the date February 2, 2020, and it’s numerical values.
Rage Against The Machine Add New 2020 Performances
Rage Against The Machine has announced two more dates on the summer reunion. The band, who will be performing together for the first time since 2011, will now have seven concerts.
Tech 21 Introduces the Geddy Lee DI-2112 Pedal
Building on their line of Geddy Lee signature models, Tech 21 unveiled the Sansamp DI-2112 at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show. The pedal combines features from GED-2112 rackmount and the SanAmp YYZ.
Billy Strings: Wharf Rat
A couple of weeks ago, Billy Strings performed at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. In this clip, they absolutely nail the Grateful Dead tune, “Wharf Rat.” Royal Masat pulls double duty on bass and vocal harmonies.