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The Winery Dogs: Breakthrough
Bass Videos

The Winery Dogs: Breakthrough

The Winery Dogs dropped a new video this week from their new album, “III.” “Breakthrough” is one of my favorite tracks from the album, and Billy Sheehan and the guys put together a great video to go with it.

Billy Sheehan and Mr. Big Announce “The Big Finish” World Tour
Concerts & Tours

Billy Sheehan and Mr. Big Announce “The Big Finish” World Tour

Five years after the loss of drummer and co-founder Pat Torpey, Mr. Big has announced a new world tour called “The Big Finish.” Their extended goodbye run will feature the band performing the album “Lean Into It.”

The Winery Dogs Return with “III”
New Albums

The Winery Dogs Return with “III”

After much anticipation, The Winery Dogs have released their third album, “III.” While they have toured over the last few years, it breaks a seven-year gap in studio records for the trio of Ritchie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, and Billy Sheehan.

The Winery Dogs: Mad World
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The Winery Dogs: Mad World

Following their highly successful debut of “Xanadu,” The Winery Dogs dropped the next single from their upcoming album, “III.” Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan, and Mike Portnoy bring it on “Mad World,” which ends perfectly with a solo by Sheehan.

The Winery Dogs: Xanadu
Bass Videos

The Winery Dogs: Xanadu

The Winery Dogs recently announced a new album is coming. Yesterday, they dropped the video for their first single. Here’s Billy Sheehan, Richie Kotzen, and Mike Portnoy performing “Xanadu” from “III.”

DiMarzio Introduces Relentless J Pair Bass Pickups
Pickups

DiMarzio Introduces Relentless J Pair Bass Pickups

DiMarzio has improved and expanded on their Relentless line of pickups, which they created in collaboration with bass icon Billy Sheehan. Originally featuring a single split-coil model, the series now includes the Relentless P and the Relentless J.

Billy Sheehan and The Winery Dogs Announce Album and World Tour
Concerts & Tours

Billy Sheehan and The Winery Dogs Announce Album and World Tour

The mighty Billy Sheehan and the Winery Dogs have big news for 2023. They’ve just revealed a new album, “III,” which will be released on February 3rd. They’ll also be embarking on the “202III World Tour” starting February 15th.

Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Release “Grains of Sand”
New Albums

Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Release “Grains of Sand”

Bassists Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring have teamed up release an instrumental album called “Grains of Sand” that ranges from prog to fusion and ambient sounds. The duo has worked together before, most recently on Rigoni’s “Song for Souls.”

“S’Low Down” Marks The Triumphant Return of Wooten and Bailey’s Bass Extremes
New Albums

“S’Low Down” Marks The Triumphant Return of Wooten and Bailey’s Bass Extremes

Two decades after their last release, Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey have unleashed the third Bass Extremes album. “S’Low Down” features the virtuosos with drummer extraordinaire Gregg Bissonette and a huge supporting cast.

Jeff Berlin Honors Jack Bruce on “Jack Songs”
New Albums

Jeff Berlin Honors Jack Bruce on “Jack Songs”

In 2014, the world lost a musical giant with the passing of Jack Bruce. Jeff Berlin began working on a tribute album shortly after his passing, and now that album is available as “Jack Songs,” with an unreal cast of musicians.

Scott’s Bass Lessons Announces Bass Space 2022
Events

Scott’s Bass Lessons Announces Bass Space 2022

Scott’s Bass Lessons has announced Bass Space 2022, which they say will be the ultimate online bass summit. The three-day event will be held July 15th through the 17th with a huge list of guests.

Billy Sheehan: Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (Bass Playthrough)
Bass Videos

Billy Sheehan: Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (Bass Playthrough)

Mr. Big’s celebrated the 30th anniversary of the release of “Lean Into It” last year. Billy Sheehan decided to take this trip down memory lane, performing along to “Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy”.