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Rush: The Main Monkey Business (Live)
Rush’s 2007 album “Snakes & Arrows” included an awesome instrumental, entitled “The Main Monkey Business.” From the R40 tour, here’s a great clip of Geddy Lee and the band performing it.
Vida Blue Returns with “Crossing Lines,” Featuring Oteil Burbridge
Phish keyboardist Page McConnell’s supergroup Vida Blue has returned with their first new album since 2003. “Crossing Lines” reunites the trio of McConnell, drummer Russell Batiste, and bassist Oteil Burbridge, while adding guitarist Adam Zimmon.
LeCompte Electric Basses Back in Business
After a five year hiatus, LeCompte Electric Basses is back. Luthier Bud LeCompte made the announcement via email and social media.
The Lightbulb Moment: Arrangements For Bass
Creating your own arrangement of an existing song is a great way to explore your bass, challenge yourself musically, and establish your personal voice. That’s the topic of Ryan Madora’s new “Lightbulb Moment” column.
YYNOT: Wildest Dreams
I’ve been spinning YYNOT’s new album, “Resonance,” a lot lately. So it was cool to see another video released by the band this morning. Take a listen to Tim Starace’s massive tone on “Wildest Dreams.”
John Goldsby Releases Advanced Jazz Bass Course on Discover Double Bass
Jazz bassist John Goldsby has just released his second course on Discover Double Bass. “Jazz Bass Vol.2: Stretching Out” expands on the first course by digging into more challenging techniques and concepts.
Grooves & Sushi: An Interview with Norm Stockton
Norm Stockton is giving music lovers an inside look at musician hangouts and the creation process with a new project called “Grooves & Sushi.” We caught up with Norm to find out more about this project.
Scott Devine: The Bass (1970 – 1979)
Earlier this month, we featured Scott Devine’s excellent video on the great bassists of the ’80s. Now we’re taking a look at his take on some of the most important bassists from the previous decade.
Chick Corea Trio, Featuring Christian McBride, Announce Tour
The amazing trio of Chick Corea, Brian Blade, and Christian McBride is hitting the road in October in support of a new album. “Trilogy 2” will be their second collection of “virtuosic live performances” that follows up its 2013 predecessor.
Marleaux Consat Custom Bass: Detailed. Strongly Voiced. Exotic.
Take a look at the Marleaux Consat Custom Bass, which offers countless exotic woods and different construction techniques. Check out the gallery, videos, audio clips, and more.
Marcelo Yakko: Boomerang
Marcelo Yakko released his latest album, “Boomerang,” earlier this year. He just shared a video of the title track, and it is fantastic.
Quilter Labs Unveils the Bass Block 802 Amp
Quilter Labs has expanded their bass offerings with a new model in their Bass Block series. The Bass Block 802 is a compact 800-watt amp that weighs in at just 3.75 pounds.