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NICKO Returns with “Bits & Pieces 1”
New Albums

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”
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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
Sheet Music & Instruction

“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
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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
Concerts & Tours

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
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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.”

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Jenny Lewis Announces 2024 Joy’all Ball Tour Dates with Ryan Madora
Concerts & Tours

Jenny Lewis Announces 2024 Joy’all Ball Tour Dates with Ryan Madora

Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis has announced a new leg of touring in support of her latest album, “Joy’all.” Lewis assembled a killer band for the tour including bassist (and No Treble contributor) Ryan Madora.

Chuck Israels Publishes “Bass Notes: Jazz In American Culture”
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Chuck Israels Publishes “Bass Notes: Jazz In American Culture”

Chuck Israels has seen a lot during his lifetime and he’s sharing his insights in a new book called “Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture: A Personal View.” More than a retelling of his career, the 240-page book is also described as a “meditation on the history of jazz music and its prospects for the future.”

Dirty Loops Announces First North American Tour In 10 Years
Concerts & Tours

Dirty Loops Announces First North American Tour In 10 Years

A decade after their last North American trek, Swedish pop/fusion power trio Dirty Loops has announced an extensive tour of the United States and Canada.

Jeff Babko, Tim Lefebvre & Mark Guiliana Release “Clam City”
New Albums

Jeff Babko, Tim Lefebvre & Mark Guiliana Release “Clam City”

Improv masters Jeff Babko, Tim Lefebvre, and Mark Guiliana teamed up for an album called “Clam City,” which captures the excitement and energy of their in-the-moment musicality from a live performance at the Los Angeles venue Sam First.

Allison, Cardenas, and Nash Announce New Album, “Tell The Birds I Said Hello”
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Allison, Cardenas, and Nash Announce New Album, “Tell The Birds I Said Hello”

With three albums under the belts already, the trio of Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash have teamed up once again. They’ve just announced their next project, “Tell The Birds I Said Hello: The Music of Herbie Nichols.”

Geddy Lee’s Toronto Stop on Book Tour Filmed for CBC Special
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Geddy Lee’s Toronto Stop on Book Tour Filmed for CBC Special

For all of us that didn’t get to attend Geddy Lee’s “My Effin’ Life” book tour, it looks like we’re in luck: Lee’s stop at Toronto’s Massey Hall was reportedly filmed for a special episode of CBC Music’s “Live at Massey Hall.”