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Dead and Company Celebrate Jerry’s Birthday as Oteil Burbridge Unveils Dire Wolf Bass
Dead & Company marked Jerry Garcia’s birthday weekend with a standout show featuring Oteil Burbridge and his new Dire Wolf bass.
NOFX’s “Barcelona”: How the Unlikely Combination of Fat Mike and David Pastorius Created a Genre-Bending Bass Gem
David Pastorius breaks down his collaboration with Fat Mike on NOFX’s “Barcelona” and shares a video on how to play his standout bass parts.
Ron Carter Talks Double Bass Gear and Legacy in This Exclusive Interview
In this exclusive interview, Ron Carter reflects on his iconic bass career, his trusted gear setup, and lessons from recording over 2,200 sessions.
Listen: Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Drop “Contour” from Upcoming Album, “That Wasn’t a Dream”
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills unveil “Contour,” the second single from their upcoming album, That Wasn’t a Dream, featuring fretless textures and rich tone.
Watch: Tim Lefebvre Anchors “Feelin’ Alright” with Tedeschi Trucks Band & Leon Russell
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s LOCKN’ 2015 set with Leon Russell and Tim Lefebvre on bass delivers a heavy, soulful take on “Feelin’ Alright.”
“There’s a Lot to Unpack Musically”: The Wood Brothers Return with Ninth Album, “Puff of Smoke”
Puff of Smoke marks The Wood Brothers’ ninth album, spotlighting Chris Wood’s bass mastery and a fresh mix of rock, soul, blues, and Americana.
Eastwood Unveils “The Sandman” 2-String Bass: “Perfect for Morphine Superfans and General Minimalists”
Inspired by Morphine’s Mark Sandman, Eastwood’s “The Sandman” is a two-string bass with custom specs and a nod to the late bassist’s unique sound.
Watch: “These Go to Eleven… and Elton: Spinal Tap’s ‘Stonehenge’ Returns with Regal Reinforcements”
Elton John joins Spinal Tap for a revamped “Stonehenge” as Derek Smalls rumbles below on bass in the most dramatic rock return of the century.
Jeff Matz and High on Fire Bring the Riffs on 2025 Tour Run
High on Fire has announced their 2025 tour, with Jeff Matz holding down the low end on a run that includes West Coast shows and European festivals.
Les Claypool Approves: Pachyderm’s Sleek Bass Debuts with 29 Frets and a Squid Ink Black Finish
Pachyderm debuts the Sleek Bass with 29 frets, a Squid Ink Black finish, and a personal stamp of approval from Les Claypool himself.
“Mama, I’m Coming Home”: Ozzy Osbourne’s Farewell Song Lands Even Harder After His Funeral
Just days after Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral, his final performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” feels like a powerful goodbye to fans around the world.
Inside Tyler Childers’ “Snipe Hunter”: Bassist Craig Burletic on Rick Rubin, Groove, and Growth
Craig Burletic reflects on the making of Snipe Hunter with Tyler Childers, from working with Rick Rubin to channeling Danko-inspired grooves.