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Spinal Tap Returns With “The End Continues”: New Film, New Album, and Big Bottoms
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Spinal Tap Returns With “The End Continues”: New Film, New Album, and Big Bottoms

Spinal Tap returns with "The End Continues," a new film and album featuring Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and more.

Bass Icons Stanley Clarke and Ben Williams Unite for NJPAC Concert November 9
Concerts & Tours

Bass Icons Stanley Clarke and Ben Williams Unite for NJPAC Concert November 9

Stanley Clarke *N* 4EVER and bassist Ben Williams will perform at NJPAC on Nov 9 as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Höfner Bass Gets Its Own BBC Documentary
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Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Höfner Bass Gets Its Own BBC Documentary

Paul McCartney’s legendary Höfner 500/1 bass, stolen in 1972 and found in 2024, takes center stage in the new BBC documentary "The Beatle and the Bass."

Spinal Tap, Thundercat & Tal Wilkenfeld Unleash the Heaviest ‘Big Bottom’ Ever
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Spinal Tap, Thundercat & Tal Wilkenfeld Unleash the Heaviest ‘Big Bottom’ Ever

Spinal Tap, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Thundercat turned “Big Bottom” into a five-bass showcase on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The low end ruled the night.

Esperanza Spalding Joins Nicholas Payton and Karriem Riggins on Long-Awaited Trio Album Triune
New Albums

Esperanza Spalding Joins Nicholas Payton and Karriem Riggins on Long-Awaited Trio Album Triune

Esperanza Spalding reunites with Nicholas Payton and Karriem Riggins for Triune, a trio album rooted in Black American Music, funk, and soul.

John Ferrara’s “Skinned Knees and Make Believe” Expands the Language of Solo Bass
New Albums

John Ferrara’s “Skinned Knees and Make Believe” Expands the Language of Solo Bass

John Ferrara explores new ground with "Skinned Knees and Make Believe," a solo bass album recorded with jungle ambience in Costa Rica.

Derek Frank Joins All-Star Ozzy Tribute at VMAs with Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt
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Derek Frank Joins All-Star Ozzy Tribute at VMAs with Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt

An epic Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the 2025 VMAs featured Derek Frank on bass with some of rock’s biggest names.

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Donny McCaslin Announces “Lullaby for the Lost” Featuring Tim Lefebvre, Jonathan Maron, and More
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Donny McCaslin Announces “Lullaby for the Lost” Featuring Tim Lefebvre, Jonathan Maron, and More

Donny McCaslin returns with Lullaby for the Lost, reuniting with Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner. Hear their lead single “Celestial.”

“The Voice of Rock” Glenn Hughes Releases “Chosen” and the New Single, “My Alibi”
New Albums

“The Voice of Rock” Glenn Hughes Releases “Chosen” and the New Single, “My Alibi”

Glenn Hughes, The Voice of Rock, drops his new album Chosen alongside the groove-heavy single “My Alibi.”

Deep Energy Orchestra Unites Cultures and Virtuosos on “The Science of Sound”
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Deep Energy Orchestra Unites Cultures and Virtuosos on “The Science of Sound”

Bassist Jason Everett’s Deep Energy Orchestra brings global influences and world-class players together on "The Science of Sound."

Marek Bero’s New Book “Bass Reels” Delivers Epic Licks for the Social Media Era
Sheet Music & Instruction

Marek Bero’s New Book “Bass Reels” Delivers Epic Licks for the Social Media Era

Bass Gym’s Marek Bero releases "Bass Reels," a new book of short funk, rock, and jazz bass licks designed for players and the social media era.

Hot Tuna Rides Again With 2025 Tour To Celebrate Jorma Kaukonen’s 85th Birthday
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Hot Tuna Rides Again With 2025 Tour To Celebrate Jorma Kaukonen’s 85th Birthday

Hot Tuna hits the road as Jack Casady helps Jorma Kaukonen mark his 85th birthday with a nationwide acoustic tour and special shows.