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Bassist Charlie Wooton has released a new album with his solo project called “Blue Basso.” Named after his well-worn and well-loved bass, the record also helps to pay tribute to one of his idols: Jaco Pastorius.

Mike Gordon and Phish have announced a quick jaunt for the fall with seven dates focusing on the East Coast. In other news, Gordon shared a photo of himself with Leo Kottke with the caption “Studio daze” on his Facebook page.

After nearly fourteen years in the band, bassist Frédéric Leclercq has left the ranks of the power metal band DragonForce. The band made an announcement on their Facebook page thanking him for his musical contributions.

In another piece of evidence that 1969 was an incredible year for music, ZZ Top was formed. Now the iconic rock band is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a new album and a massive tour.

The trio of saxophonist Ted Nash, guitarist Steve Cardenas, and bassist Ben Allison have teamed up once again for a new recording. “Somewhere Else” reimagines the music of “West Side Story” into their three-piece format, with room for experimentation.

Former R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills is joining Chuck Leavell and Robert McDuffie to honor musicians from Georgia. A Night Of Georgia Music is a tour that will see the trio performing works by The Allman Brothers Band, James Brown, Outkast, and more.

Lionel Richie has released “Hello From Las Vegas,” a new live album recorded during his 2018 residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort. Richie was joined by bassist Ethan Farmer, who got the chance to throw down on a medley of classic funk hits.

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve partnered with the good folks at Lathon Bass Wear to launch our new online store. For the first time ever (and by popular demand) we have Flexfit Cap and a limited edition 10th anniversary No Treble t-shirt.

Bassist Chris Kosky has released a new method book for the double bass that covers a tricky spot of the neck. “The Thumb Transition Zone” covers the area between lower positions and thumb position.

Shock Narcotic is a new project featuring members and former members of the top acts in metal including Jeff Tuttle, Zach Gibson, Shawn Knight, and Don Slater. They’ve just released their first album, “I Have Seen the Future and It Doesn’t Work.”

Killswitch Engage has released “Atonement,” which is being hailed as a return to form by the metalcore outfit. Fiery riffs and melodic vocals dominate the record and call back to their heyday of “Alive or Just Breathing” and “End of Heartache.”

Slipknot has returned with their sixth album, entitled “We Are Not Your Kind.” The album is a return to some of their heavier sounds, and the second studio album to feature bassist Alessandro Venturella.