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Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey Working On New “Bass Extremes” Album
Good news for bass extremists: Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey are recording a new “Bass Extremes” album. Wooten let the news slip during the intro to a video about a new limited edition silk screen poster. The duo will once again be joined by drummer Gregg Bissonette.
Reverend Horton Heat Releases “Whole New Life”
Reverend Horton Heat is back with “Whole New Life,” a record that finds the band with a new drummer and a quartet configuration. As always, longtime bassist Jimbo Wallace lays it on thick with his signature upright slap style.
Peavey Announces the MAX Bass Combo Amp Series
Peavey Electronics has announced the MAX series of bass combo amps with four new models: the MAX 100, the MAX 150, the MAX 250, and the MAX 208. Each of the cabs features an angled baffle design that aims the woofer up towards your ears.
Marcus Miller: Live Session at Deli Express
TSF Jazz shared this cool improvised session by Marcus Miller as part of their “Live at Deli Express” series.
David Bowie’s Glastonbury 2000 Performance Released as Live Album
David Bowie’s famous set at the Glastonbury Festival in 2000 is now available in a live album and concert DVD. The new release compiles the full show for the first time featuring loads of Bowie’s hits. The package also includes never before seen footage. Bassist Gail Ann Dorsey anchors the entire 21-track album.
La Bella Introduces Olinto 5-String Bass
La Bella Strings has expanded their line of Olinto bass guitars with a five-string version. The Olinto 5-String is carved by hand in Brooklyn by master luthier Mas Hino with a variety of options for body woods.
Leonid & Friends: Listen
It is always great to see a new video show up by Leonid & Friends, and another one of their fantastic Chicago covers. In this one, Leonid Vorobyev and the band perform “Listen.”
Jimmy Haslip Joins Otmaro Ruíz and Jimmy Branly for “Elemental”
Jimmy Haslip has been staying busy this year. After releasing an album with the ARC Trio, he’s now teamed up with pianist Otmaro Ruíz and percussionist Jimmy Branly for a new record called “Elemental.”
The Winery Dogs Announce “Who Let The Dogs Out” Tour
The Winery Dogs have announced the “Who Let The Dogs Out” tour for 2019. The trio – which consists of Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, and Billy Sheehan – is scheduled to hit the U.S. in May.
Pirate Guitar Effects Introduces the Peg Leg Overdrive/Compressor Pedal
Pirate Guitar Effects has released the Peg Leg Overdrive and Compressor, a pedal that they say captures the amp tones of the ’60s and ’70s with an added versatile compressor. Useful for bass and guitar, the pedal features dual-mode circuits for a wide palette of sounds.
Scary Pockets: The Joker / Sweater Song Funk Mashup
Scary Pockets is back with a new video, and this time it is a funk mashup of the Steve Miller Band’s “The Joker” and Weezer’s “Undone – The Sweater Song.” Bassist Jon Flaugher joins the band on this one, along with guest vocalist Darren Criss.
Duff McKagan Announces New Solo Album
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has revealed he’s putting the final touches on a new solo album that is set to be released in the coming year. Produced by Shooter Jennings, the record is inspired by McKagan’s experiences touring with the reunited Guns N’ Roses over the last few years.