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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...
Quintin Berry and Chester Thompson: Thunder Row Bass Invitational Performance
Here’s a clip from the this year’s Annual Roy Vogt Thunder Row Bass Invitational show featuring Quintin Berry joined by drummer Chester Thompson in a performance of “Voodoo Chile” – and more.
Retro-Sonic Announces Flanger Pedal
Canada’s Retro-Sonic has expanded their effects palette with a flanger pedal based on the late seventies “18v Electric Mistress.” It uses the same BBD path as the original, though some upgrades make it more usable.
Rex Brown Selling Gear from Throughout His Career on Reverb
Rex Brown has teamed up with Reverb to sell off tons of music gear used throughout his career. A portion of the sale, which feature more than 70 pieces of gear, will benefit Reverb Gives.
Defining Levels (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)
A reader asked Damian to define the idea of a beginner, intermediate or advanced player. While Damian doesn’t necessarily see how this is helpful to a person, he did offer up some background and advice for this week’s “Ask” column.
House of Waters: Wedding Song
One of my favorite bands over the last few years is back with a new video. From their latest album, “Rising,” here’s House of Waters’ “Wedding Song”. Be sure to check out the incredible solo by Moto Fukushima on this one.
The Violent Femmes Return with “Hotel Last Resort”
Since their reunion and 2016’s “We Can Do Anything,” The Violent Femmes have been on a roll. Now they’re continuing that momentum with a new album called “Hotel Last Resort.” Bassist Brian Ritchie says it’s their best work in 25 years.
Spector Revamps Legend Standard Basses for 2019
Spector has upgraded their Legend Standard series for 2019. The body shape stays the same, but it is now crafted from lightweight ash and topped with flame maple.
Pomplamoose: Something About Us
Pomplamoose recently shared this new cover video, and this one grooves. The band, anchored by Nick Campbell lays down a great version of Daft Punk’s “Something About Us,” (with a little French thrown in).
You Bred Raptors? Begin Summer Tour
You Bred Raptors? is heading out for an extensive U.S. tour, and they'll be taking us along for the ride. Bassist Peat Rains will once again be providing updates and tour tips as they traverse the country.
Bass of the Week: Höfner Contemporary 500/5 President Bass
This week we’re checking out the Höfner 500/5 President Bass from their affordable Contemporary series. Modeled on the original hollow-body basses from the ’50s and ’60s, the bass has a 30-inch scale.