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Scary Pockets: Valerie
Scary Pockets consistently works with some terrific bass players. In this clip, Tim Lefebvre joins them along with guest vocalist Rett Madison for their take on “Valerie.” Tim lays down some tasty lines on this one!
In Memoriam: Remembering the Bassists We Lost in 2018
The end of the year always brings a time of reflection. With the incredible new music and artists we’ve enjoyed, we’ve also lost some of the best bassists in the world. Join us as we remember the bassists we lost in 2018.
Lollar Pickups Introduces ’70s J-Bass Pickup Set
Lollar Pickups has expanded their line of bass pickups with a new ’70s J-Bass set. The new pickups are designed to replicate the sound of an original ’75 Jazz Bass, but they’re not exact replicas.
Best of 2018: The Top 10 Bass Videos
Every day, 365 days a year, we share a video we think you all will love. And based on the views, we think you do. Among the hundreds of videos we shared in 2018, here are your top 10 favorites.
Geddy Lee Discusses His “Big Beautiful Book Of Bass”
Geddy Lee is making good use of his time post-Rush. The bassist released his Big Beautiful Book Of Bass recently and sat down with Tom Power’s “q” show on CBC to talk about the book and the instrument.
Reel Big Fish Returns with “Life Sucks… Let’s Dance”
Reel Big Fish has returned with their 8th studio album, “Life Sucks… Let’s Dance.” While the title sounds a bit sarcastic, frontman Aaron Barrett says the album has a positive outlook thanks in part to recording in their home of Orange County, California
Best of 2018: The Top 10 Bass Lessons & Transcriptions
Our Bass Lessons and Transcriptions are some of the most popular content we share. Here are your top 10 favorites from those categories for 2018. Time to hit the shed!
Dream Theater: Untethered Angel
When Kevin wrote that Dream Theater had announced a new album back in November, it generated a lot of buzz. That story came with a teaser clip. Now the band – with John Myung on bass – has shared the official video for “Untethered Angel”
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.