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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.
Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, Phil Lesh, and More: D’s Diner, Live at The Jammys
Relix just published this video from a 2006 show at The Jammys, and it is our kind of video. In this clip, Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, and Phil Lesh team up for this performance of “D’s Diner.”
Green Day Returns with “Father of All…”
Green Day has released “Father of All…,” which marks the band’s thirteenth studio album. Bassist Mike Dirnt says the album is musically closer to the band’s earlier albums like “Insomniac” and “Dookie” with “epic crowd chorus chant moments.”
Phil Jones Bass Introduces the Bass Cub II Combo Amp
Phil Jones Bass has announced the BG-110, aka the Bass Cub II, which builds upon their Bass Cub comb amp. Rated at 110 watts, the combo amp is fitted with two of the company’s five-inch drivers in a “‘shoebox’ size package.”
Pat Metheny Group: Last Train Home (Live, 1991)
This morning I awoke to the news that Lyle Mays has passed. Here’s a clip from a 1991 concert featuring Lyle and the Pat Metheny Group performing “Last Train Home.” The lineup includes Steve Rodby on bass.
Kathy Valentine Announces New Memoir with Accompanying Book Tour
Get ready to add another bass autobiography to your collection. Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s has a new memoir coming out in April called “All I Ever Wanted” that documents her life in and out of the band.
Bass of the Week: Geist Custom Instruments Phantom BF5
This week we’re checking out the Phantom BF5 by Geist Custom Instruments. Luthier Tim Gospodinov shared that he “enjoys experimenting with tonal characteristics of different shapes and materials...”
Adam Ben Ezra: Mamaja
Adam Ben Ezra is back with a brand-new video, which is another preview for his upcoming album, “Hide And Seek.” Recorded live at Little Big Beat Studios, Adam once again creates a wall of sound with his bass, effects, vocals, and more.
Steve Di Giorgio and Testament Announce North American Tour
The mighty Testament has announced a new North American tour with support from The Black Dahlia Murder, Municipal Waste, and Meshiaak. Bassist Steve Di Giorgio helped make the announcement in a statement with details on the band’s next album.