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No Doubt to Reunite at Coachella 2024
Great news for No Doubt fans: the band is getting back together. The alternative ska rock band will be reuniting at Coachella 2024. They shared the news on X, simply writing “Coachella 2024. We’ll see you in the desert this April!!!”
Dixie Dregs Announce 2024 Tour Dates
In 2017, fans were shocked and elated when the Dixie Dregs announced a reunion of their original lineup. Now the band is going back out on the road again in 2024.
Joey Vera and Mercyful Fate Part Ways
Mercyful Fate has announced that bassist Joey Vera is no longer in the band. Frontman King Diamond announced in a short post that the split was amicable.
Ross Valory Announces Solo Debut Album, “All Of The Above”
Former Journey bassist Ross Valory has announced his debut solo album is coming this April. “All of the Above” is described as the first of three “experimental” albums from Valory, who has been crafting his own musical ideas for decades.
Clutch Announces Spring Tour Dates
Clutch has announced a new set of tour dates for the spring that will take them around the United States from April to May.
Ron Carter and Corcoran Holt Named as DC Jazz Festival Artists-in-Residence
This year marks 20 years of the DC Jazz Festival, which promises to be a bass-heavy affair. The annual jazz festival in the nation’s capital just announced that NEA Jazz Master Ron Carter and modern bass great Corcoran Holt have been appointed the Artists-in-Residence.
NICKO Returns with “Bits & Pieces 1”
After releasing an ambient exploration in September, NICKO has returned with his third album, which takes a different approach. “Bits & Pieces 1” was created solely with a bass guitar to flesh out the multi-tracked compositions.
Ghost-Note Announces “Mustard n’Onions”
Ghost-Note has announced a new album. “Mustard n’Onions” will drop on April 19th. The band, led by Snarky Puppy’s Robert “Sput” Searlight, welcome a host of guests. MonoNeon handles most of the work, with Marcus Miller appearing on one track.
“20 Salsa Basslines for Electric Bass Guitar” Book Now Available
Salsa bass lines can be fun as well as challenging, which is why bassist Álvaro Martín Gómez Acevedo has published a new transcription book called “20 Salsa Basslines for Electric Bass Guitar.”
Warwick Announces New Owner
Warwick has sent out an important announcement regarding their leadership. Hans-Peter Wilfer, who founded the company in 1982, will be stepping away from the company. However, he will be leaving it in good hands as he has passed the torch to his son, Nicolas Wilfer.
Percy Jones and PAKT Announce Album and West Coast Tour
PAKT is gearing up to release a new album in February and they’ll touring to support it. “No Steps Left To Trace” is split between six tracks recorded at NRS Studio and five tracks captured live during their 2021 and 2023 tours.
Rage Against the Machine Will Not Be “Touring of Playing Live Again,” Says Brad Wilk
Less than two months after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it seems that Rage Against The Machine has once again disbanded. Drummer Brad Wilk posted a message on Instagram thanking fans and “every person who has ever supported us.”











