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Adrian Belew Announces Quartet Tour with Julie Slick
After touring with his power trio for years, guitarist Adrian Belew has announced a tour for 2019 with a new quartet, which includes Julie Slick. The outing will be in support of a new album, “Pop-sided.”
Best of 2018: The Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass Pedals & Effects
There were a ton of new bass pedals released over the course of 2018. Of all the ones we covered, here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorites for the year.
Amazing Journey: Young Man Blues
Billy Sheehan recently shared a video he did (and the story behind it) with Amazing Journey, an all-star tribute to The Who. The band included Sheehan, Mike Portnoy, Paul Gilbert, and Gary Cherone. Here’s a clip of them performing “Young Man Blues”
Michael Anthony Weighs in on Van Halen 2019 Reunion Rumors
The internet is on fire with rumors about the classic lineup of Van Halen reuniting for a 2019 tour. The band, which last toured in 2015, is only missing one piece to complete that puzzle: bassist Michael Anthony. Anthony weighs in on the story.
Best of 2018: The Top 10 Reader Favorite Basses
Of all the categories of bass gear news we cover (and we cover a lot), the new basses category is the most popular. (We get it.) Here are the top 10 reader favorite stories featuring new basses released in 2018.
Tower Of Power: So I Got to Groove (Live)
Tower Of Power performed a killer set at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 2006. Among the tunes they played was “So I Got to Groove.” Of course, Rocco Prestia laid down the funkiness behind the band and that awesome horn section.
Tim Lefebvre Leaves the Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tim Lefebvre has stepped down from the bass position in the Tedeschi Trucks Band, the group has announced. The bassist, who has also worked with artists from David Bowie to Elvis Costello, is moving on so he can work on more projects.
Best of 2018: The Top 10 “Ask Damian Erskine” Columns
We’ve been so grateful to Damian Erskine over the nine-plus years he’s worked with us. Every Wednesday, Damian thoughtfully answers a reader’s question – which often spans many, many topics. In celebration of his popular “Ask” column, here are his top 10 reader favorites in 2018.
Mohini Dey: Live Solo at Lugano Jazz Festival
Mohini Dey treated the audience to a live solo at the Lugano Jazz Festival back in July. The bassist was there performing with Ekalavya. Thankfully, cameras were rolling.
One Control Introduces the Blue 360 Bass Preamp Pedal
Japanese pedal company One Control has just announced the Blue 360, a bass preamp pedal created in collaboration with pedal designer Björn Juhl. The new unit is part of their Amp-in-a-box series and is made to reproduce the sound of the Acoustic 360 preamp.
Scott Varney: This Christmas
Scott Varney sent us this excellent video for the holidays, featuring his take on “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway. The bassist/vocalist even throws in some of Jaco’s “Continuum” for good measure.
Best of 2018: Top 10 Reader Favorite Bass of the Week Features
Fifty-two times a year, Kevin publishes our “Bass of the Week” column, featuring “low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre.” It is always a reader favorite each week, and we’re thrilled to share your top 10 favorites of 2018.