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Victor Wooten Announces Virtual Release Party For Re-Mastered “A Show of Hands 15”
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Victor Wooten Announces Virtual Release Party For Re-Mastered “A Show of Hands 15”

Victor Wooten will be holding a virtual release party on his website to celebrate the remastered re-issue of his debut solo album, A Show of Hands, which will also include bonus tracks. The party will take place March 8 at 8:30PM EST and will include a live performance by Vic and JD Blair, a tour of Vic’s studio, special guests,...

Victor Wooten Offers Remastered “Me & My Bass Guitar” as Free Download
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Victor Wooten Offers Remastered “Me & My Bass Guitar” as Free Download

As we reported a couple of weeks ago, Victor Wooten has launched his own record label, VIX Records. His first release is A Show of Hands-15, a remastered version of his solo debut album from 15 years ago. Vic has just announced his iconic track, “Me & My Bass Guitar” is being offered in its remastered form as a free...

Gear Watch: Fodera Yin Yang Standard Bass
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Gear Watch: Fodera Yin Yang Standard Bass

Fodera has introduced the new Yin Yang Standard bass, based on their Victor Wooten Yin Yang Deluxe. The company consulted Wooten on the creation, as he has “long wanted a Yin Yang that could be more widely available.” The bass utilizes all the same materials and specifications from their Brooklyn-made instrument with a lower price point. The Yin Yang Standard...

Victor Wooten Announces VIX Records, Re-Releases “A Show of Hands”
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Victor Wooten Announces VIX Records, Re-Releases “A Show of Hands”

Victor Wooten will be expanding his musical footprint as he launches VIX Records, his self-owned label on which he will release all of his future albums. The new record label will give Vic “complete control of his creations,” as well as help others keep their voice. “We aim to provide, by example, a different standard and model for record labels...

Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten Announce Spring Road Trip Tour 2011
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Stanley Clarke and Victor Wooten Announce Spring Road Trip Tour 2011

The biggest bass tour of the year (so far) has been announced as the Victor Wooten Band and the Stanley Clarke Band will be hitting the road together throughout March. The bass heavyweights will begin their Spring Road Trip 2011 tour in Oklahoma City and work their way throughout the U.S., finishing up on the 26th as part of Gerald...

International Solo Bass Competition: Anthony Jackson, Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten
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International Solo Bass Competition: Anthony Jackson, Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten

Back in 2005, the Coastal Carolina University hosted their first annual International Solo Bass Competition. During the event, Anthony Jackson took the stage, and performed along with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten.

Victor Wooten & Anthony Wellington: Dynamics Duet
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Victor Wooten & Anthony Wellington: Dynamics Duet

Victor Wooten and Anthony Wellington have a long working history, or as Anthony says, he’s the “long-time holder of the coveted ‘2nd bass’ position in the Victor Wooten Band”. Here’s the bass duo performing a nice piece from Vic’s Groove Workshop DVD.

Best of 2010: Top 10 Bass Players
Best of 2010, Top Ten

Best of 2010: Top 10 Bass Players

To kick off the new year, we’re celebrating the top 10 most viewed, most searched for bassists on No Treble in 2010. #1. Tal Wilkenfeld For the second year in a row, Tal Wilkenfeld was the most viewed, most searched on bassist No Treble. Tal was busy in 2010, including a tour with Herbie Hancock, sitting in on several albums...

Victor Wooten: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Christmas Song Bass Solo
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Victor Wooten: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Christmas Song Bass Solo

Here’s a nice fan shot video of Victor Wooten performing a Christmas-inspired solo during a Bela Fleck & The Flecktones concert last year. The performance took place at the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Music Festival at the Congress Theater.

Victor Wooten: Live Looper Solo Bass Performance
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Victor Wooten: Live Looper Solo Bass Performance

Here’s another brilliant performance by Victor Wooten, who recently stopped by EMG Headquarters to try out their new JVX pickups for this demo. The man knows how to use a looper!

Victor Wooten: Ari’s Eyes (Bass Day 2002)
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Victor Wooten: Ari’s Eyes (Bass Day 2002)

Here’s Victor Wooten in this performance of “Ari’s Eyes” in 2002. This tune was later released on his 2005 album, .

Bela Fleck & the Flecktones Announce Holiday Tour
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Bela Fleck & the Flecktones Announce Holiday Tour

Bela Fleck and the Fleckones are hitting the road for a special holiday tour of western USA and Canada, with Jeff Coffin and special guest Alash Ensemble. The “original Flecktones” have been hard at work on their next album, due out in late Spring 2011. The original Flecktones include Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Futureman and Howard Levy. Bela Fleck &...