Events
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
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.
Jimmy Haslip Announces Free Online Masterclass
Mark your calendars: Jimmy Haslip will be giving a free online masterclass on August 21st. The event, hosted by RVA Sound Doctor, will have the fusion bass hero giving tips and tricks as well as answering questions from fans.
Victor Wooten Announces Online Camps for 2022
Amidst touring with Bass Extremes this year, Victor Wooten has unveiled two of his educational workshops for 2022. The four-day Bass Camp and two-day Music Theory Camp will each be held virtually this year.
ISB Virtual Bass Fest Set for June 10 & 11
The International Society of Bassists is bringing back their Virtual Bass Festival for 2022. The two-day event will be held June 10th and 11th, featuring live presentations, an exhibit hall, “ISB After Hours” nightly hangs, and more.
Danny Ziemann Offering Free “First Call Bassist Roadmap” Workshop June 4 & 5
Jazz bassist and educator Danny Ziemann has announced a free workshop series. The “First Call Bassist Roadmap” event takes place June 4th and 5th via Zoom and is designed for both electric and double bassists of all experience levels.
Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp Returns March 18-20
Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp is back for 2022, which will mark the camp’s 20th anniversary. The weekend-long getaway will once again include hands-on workshops, masterclasses, giveaways, and meet and greets with the camp’s faculty.
Discover Double Bass Unveils Chris Wood Masterclass
Discover Double Bass is a great resource for all things upright, and now they’ve expanded their offerings with a new Masterclass series. They’ve kicked it off with a three-hour masterclass with Chris Wood.