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Galvez/Vera/Schmitt Project: Cinetico
Roy Vogt shared this video of the Galvez/Vera/Schmitt Project on Facebook with this comment: “Now, this guy is killing it! Gotta go practice now!” Christian Galvez is an absolute monster on this one.
Northern Lutherie Introduces “Da Crusher” Double Bass Pickup
Northern Lutherie has introduced a new upright bass pickup called Da Crusher. Named in honor of the wrestler “who made Milwaukee famous,” the pickup is a stacked 20mm piezo system that is fitted into the bridge.
Blackstar Amplification Announces the amPlug 2 FLY Bass Headphone Amplifier
Blackstar Amplification has unveiled the amPlug 2 FLY, a compact headphone amplifier that comes in versions for guitar and for bass. Each features a fully analog circuit that’s been reworked for a clearer and more present sound, the company says.
Zeljko Zelle Glamocanin: Zellejdzijsko Oro
No Treble reader and bassist Zeljko Zelle Glamocanin sent us this video of his tune, “Zellejdzijsko Oro.” Zeljko, joined by drummer Goran Milutinovic Caca, put down a bass track and then played some jaw-dropping music on top.
Tool Announces New Album Release Date, Digital Catalog
Tool fans have a little more to chew on until the release of the band’s new album. The group, anchored by bassist Justin Chancellor, revealed the title will be “Fear Inoculum” and that it will be released on August 30th. They also released their entire catalog on all digital platforms.
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in July 2019
Bass gear news in July got a boost, thanks to the Summer NAMM Show. Here are your top 10 favorite gear stories from the month.
Lee Ritenour and Mike Stern: Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors
In 2011, Lee Ritenour and Mike Stern took the stage at Blue Note Tokyo. Backed by the Freeway Jam Band, which includes Melvin Lee Davis, Simon Phillips, and John Beasley, here’s their performance of “Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors.”
Derek Smalls Announces New 2019 Tour Dates
Former Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls (aka Harry Shearer) has announced a new set of dates for his Lukewarm Water, LIVE! tour. The outing will include four shows on the West Coast of the US and Canada.
Aguilar Amplification Announces DCB-M4 and M5 Pickups
Aguilar introduced a new pickup design at the Summer NAMM Show with the DCB-M4 and M5. The pickups, which are four and five-string versions of the same model, are humbuckers in a familiar shape.
Tedeschi Trucks Band and Blackberry Smoke: Don’t Do It
Tedeschi Trucks Band is currently on tour in support of their latest album, “Signs.” Blackberry Smoke is also on the bill for this tour, and the two groups got together at Red Rocks for this performance of “Don’t Do It.”
Dream Theater Announces New Tour Dates
Dream Theater has announced a second leg to their latest tour. The band, anchored by John Myung, is performing songs off their latest release, as well as the 1999 album “Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory” in its entirety.
Groove – Episode #56: Graham Maby
Graham Maby has been a friend and bass player to Joe Jackson for nearly 50 years, and he’s worked with plenty of other musicians as well. We sat down with Graham for this episode of Groove – the No Treble Podcast. Enjoy the conversation...