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Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp Returns for 2024 on August 9-11
Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp is returning for 2024! Registration for the event, which will be held August 9th through the 11th, is now open.
Styx Names Terry Gowan as New Bassist
Back in March, longtime Styx bassist Ricky Phillips announced his departure. It was just before a tour, and the group had Terry Gowan sit in, and now they’ve made him an official member.
Soften the Glare Returns with “EP III”
Soften the Glare, featuring Mudvayne bassist Ryan Martinie, has just released their third EP, aptly entitled “EP III.” The three-song collection sees Martinie, guitarist Bon Lozaga, and drummer Mitch Hull continuing their progressive songwriting with unique compositions and soundscapes.
John Ferrara and Mono Means One Release Debut Album
John Ferrara’s newest project, Mono Means One, has just released its debut album, entitled “Listless Playthings of Enormous Forces.”
Paul Bryan Explores Space with “Western Electric”
Grammy-winning bassist Paul Bryan has a wide musical palette that allows him to play in just about any situation. Now he’s expanded his palette even further with a new solo album called “Western Electric.”
Oteil Burbridge Announces Fall Tour, New Single
Oteil Burbridge just announced a fall tour with his solo band, Oteil & Friends, and dropped a new single, “Love and War,” live from the 2024 Dead Ahead Festival in Cancun, Mexico.
John Goldsby Retiring From WDR Big Band, Auditions Announced
After three decades at the helm of the WDR Big Band, John Goldsby has announced he’s retiring from the group. The jazz bassist, educator, and author will be seeing the year through before stepping down.
Kamasi Washington Releases “Fearless Movement” with Miles Mosley, Thundercat, and Ben Williams
Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington has returned with his fifth studio album, “Fearless Movement,” with Thundercat, Miles Mosley, and Ben Williams on bass.
Klash of the Titans Tour Returns to North America for 2024
If you’re a classic thrash metal fan, get ready to mark your calendar. Testament and Kreator have teamed up for another leg of the Klash of the Titans tour.
Slipknot Celebrates Album Anniversary with “Here Comes the Pain” Tour
Its been a quarter of a century since Slipknot released their self-titled debut album, which catapulted them into the spotlight in 1999. Now the nine-piece band is celebrating with the “Here Comes the Pain” tour.
Kevin Scott’s WAXpaper Releases Debut Album
Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott’s discography is a long list that includes albums with John McLaughlin, Jimmy Harring, Gary Husband, FORQ, Donny McCaslin, Col Bruce Hampton, and many more. However, he’s just released his first album as a leader with the self-titled debut from WAXpaper.
Happy 15th Birthday, No Treble
Today is No Treble's 15th birthday. I had high hopes when I pushed the button on May 2nd, 2009. Over the years, this site has surpassed everything I imagined.











