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Bay Area bassist Tony Saunders has returned with a new solo album called “All About Love”. The contemporary jazz artist brings his influences to the table on original music as well as popular covers.

Dusty Hill may have passed away last month, but we haven’t heard the last of him. ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons revealed that Hill had already recorded his bass parts as well as vocals for an upcoming album.

Blues Traveler has released a new album called “Traveler’s Blues”, which is a collection of covers from the American Blues Songbook and other classics. Tad Kinchla holds it all together from the low end, providing deep grooves and funky lines.

After joining last year, Brandon Bruce has left Havok. The bassist made the announcement via Instagram.

The Three of A Perfect Pair Music Camp is back for 2021! The four-night retreat will run from August 9th through 15th. It will once again feature Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Pat Mastelotto teaching and hanging out with all attendees.

Rudy Sarzo made a big announcement on Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, this week. The bass legend revealed that he’ll be rejoining Quiet Riot after an 18-year break.

Singer-songwriter Yola has returned with her second full-length album, entitled “Stand For Myself”. Produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the album features bassist Nick Movshon, who helps propel the old school vibe.

Autopsy announced last month that longtime bassist Joe Trevisano was leaving the fold. Now the death metallers have named their newest member, Greg Wilkinson.

Paul Wolfe has released a new book that will teach you the ways of players like Tommy Shannon, Carl Radle, and Duck Dunn. “How to Play Blues Rock Bass Vol. 1” is the first of a three-part series.

Dream Theater has unveiled their 15th studio album, which will be entitled “A View From the Top of the World”. The record is marked for a worldwide release on October 22nd - with a tour to follow.

Xavier Foley has announced “The Solo Book”, which compiles all of the double bassist’s solo music into a PDF. That includes 30 pieces of music, but Foley explains the book will be updated and emailed to you every time he writes a new solo piece.

Prince’s highly anticipated posthumous release “Welcome 2 America” is finally available. Recorded in 2010, the album is the only studio collaboration with drummer Chris Coleman and bassist Tal Wilkenfeld.