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How Bassist Fred Sablan Shapes Deftones’ Massive Three-Song Stretch at Lollapalooza Chile
From atmosphere to heavy groove, Fred Sablan drives Deftones through “Sextape,” “Swerve City,” and “Rosemary” at Lollapalooza Chile 2026.
Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney Basses Fetch Six Figures at Christie’s
Historic basses from the Jim Irsay Collection sold at Christie’s, including instruments owned by Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney.
Groove Podcast: Garry Gary Beers (INXS) on Bass, Groove, and Building the Sound of INXS
On Groove, Garry Gary Beers shares stories behind INXS, the basslines that shaped their sound, and why great songs and great grooves never go out of style.
Lorenzo Feliciati’s New Book “Bass Geography” Maps Triads and Quadriads Across the Neck
Bassist and educator Lorenzo Feliciati has released "Bass Geography: Geography of the Triads and Quadriads", a new instructional book designed to help players master the entire fretboard.
Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp Returns With Joe Dart, Victor Wooten, and More
Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp returns August 13–16, 2026 in San Francisco with bass faculty Joe Dart, Yohannes Tona, Ian Allison, and special guest Victor Wooten.
Derek Trucks Plays Jerry Garcia’s $11M Tiger Guitar on “Statesboro Blues” at the Beacon
Derek Trucks plays Jerry Garcia’s legendary Tiger guitar with Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Beacon Theatre just days after the instrument sold at auction for $11.5 million.
Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur Explain the Secret to the Smashing Pumpkins’ Bass Groove
Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan explore the role of bass in shaping the Smashing Pumpkins’ groove — and why the instrument is “the mother of them all.”
P Bass, Leather Jacket, and Deep Pocket: Tim Lefebvre on New Scary Pockets Session
Sunburst P bass. Leather jacket. Tim Lefebvre laying down a deep pocket on this new Scary Pockets session with Tyler Ballgame.
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Unite for New Album “The Offering”, Debut “The Way We Rise”
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. announce their collaborative album "The Offering," featuring an all-star lineup and the new single “The Way We Rise.”
Sire Unveils New Gen Marcus Miller Basses With Lighter Hardware and Reworked Electronics
Sire has updated its Marcus Miller bass lineup with the New Gen series, bringing revised neck profiles, lighter hardware, reworked electronics, and improved weight consistency to the V3, V7, V7 Vintage, and P7.
MonoNeon Brings the Funk at Yoshi’s with “Tell Me That This Love Ain’t Real”
MonoNeon hits Yoshi’s in Oakland with “Tell Me That This Love Ain’t Real,” blending deep pocket, quirky phrasing, and the fearless style he’s known for.
Tony Levin and Stick Men Announce 2026 North American “Brutal” Tour
Tony Levin and Stick Men have announced a 2026 North American tour supporting their latest EP, "Brutal." The trio featuring Levin, Markus Reuter, and Pat Mastelotto will perform across the U.S. and Canada this spring.