Events
Berklee Announces the 2024 Spring Bass Bash
Boston will be rumbling on March 26th with a bass event of epic proportions. Berklee’s Spring Bass Bash will feature a veritable Mount Rushmore of bassists, including Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and Anthony Jackson.
Danny Ziemann Offering Free 5-day “Elite Ears” Workshop
Jazz bassist and educator Danny Ziemann has announced a new free online workshop called Elite Ears: A 5-Day Journey to Limitless Listening for Musicians.
Geddy Lee Unveils North American “My Effin’ Life” Book Tour
After announcing a UK book tour, fans didn’t have to wait long for Geddy Lee to unveil his North American appearances. The “My Effin’ Life In Conversation” tour is coming to the U.S. and Canada.
Marleaux Tiefgang Bass Camp Returns for 2023
Marleaux Bass Guitars has announced the return of their Tiefgang Bass Camp. The annual event, which has been on hold since the pandemic started, will take place from September 15th through the 17th.
Dutch Double Bass Festival Set for October 13-14
The fourth edition of the Dutch Double Bass Festival has been announced, and this year will feature some of the world’s best bassists on both double bass and electric bass.
Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp Open for Registration
Registration for Gerald Veasley’s 2023 Bass BootCamp is now open. The three-day event will be held August 11th through the 13th at the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue in Philadelphia.
Primus and Tool Members Join Forces for Benefit Concert
Les Claypool and Primus have announced a special benefit concert for April 17th at The Belasco in Los Angeles to support their friend, film director Jimmy Hayward, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
Cliff Burton Day Stream Announced for 2023
While many bassists celebrate Cliff Burton every day, they’ll have more of a reason on February 10th. The 6th annual Cliff Burton Day will take place on what would be the late Metallica bass man’s 61st birthday.
Freekbass Announces 24-hour Livestream
Freekbass has announced a marathon of a livestream on his Twitch channel. The Freekbass SubBassAThon will be a 24-hour event that the funk bassist will be doing totally live on Saturday, September 17th.
Benefit Concert for Steve Lawson Set For August 28
In July, Steve Lawson shared the hard news that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Now, three musicians are teaming up for a livestream fundraiser to support their friend.
Bass Bash 2022 Set for July 23-24
The Bass Bash is back for 2022! The event, which has historically coincided with the NAMM Show, will be held in Chicago at Reggie’s on July 23rd and 24th.
Relix Rock Camp to Feature Phil Lesh
Relix and Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp have teamed up to announce the Relix Rock Camp, set for October 27th through October 30th. The four-day event will feature instruction, masterclasses, Q&As, and jamming with world-class musicians