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Back in 2019, bass guru Norm Stockton launched a web series called “Grooves & Sushi” in which he called top-shelf musicians to make music and commune over a meal. Now the project has been released as an album.

Consider The Source has always blended different styles of world music, but their latest release takes it to a new level. “Hybrid Vol. 1: Such As A Mule” expands their already diverse palette to include acoustic instruments for new textures.

Jazz legend Ron Carter will be turning 85 on May 4th, 2022, but he’ll be celebrating with the public six days later. The master bassist will be performing with three of his bands at Carnegie Hall.

Rush’s iconic eighth studio album “Moving Pictures” turned forty this year and the celebrations are continuing. Rush is working with photographer Deborah Samuel to release rare photo outtakes for charity.

Fernando Molinari has a new album out that may be one of the year’s best prog and fusion records. “Reaching Inside” is packed with tantalizing riffs and grooves that the bassist has been honing over the past few years.

Heads up, pedal junkies – Backbeat Books has just released a new book by Ronald Light that will pique your interest. “Pedal Culture: Guitar Effects Pedals as Cultural Artifacts” is described as a themed exploration of stompboxes.

Bob Weir & Wolf Bros are gearing up for a big 2022. They’ve just announced a 13-city tour for the spring as well as a new album, “Live in Colorado”, to be released February 18.

Just in time for the holidays, Katie Thiroux has released a new four-song EP called “Christmas For One”. The aptly-titled album is a solo effort to showcase her magnificent bass and vocal work on classic holiday songs.

Rock duo Royal Blood will be coming back to North America for the first time since 2019. The band, featuring a wall of sound created by bassist Mike Kerr, will be touring the U.S. and Canada in support of their latest album, “Typhoons”.

Primus had to reschedule their Rush Tribute tour three times, but now they’re making up for it. After wrapping up the first leg in October, the band has unveiled a second leg of their “A Tribute to Kings” tour.

Van Eaton Galleries recently completed an auction to benefit Music Rising. The “Guitar Icons” auction raised over $2,000,000 dollars. Nearly a quarter of that figure came from the sale of one bass: Paul McCartney’s Yamaha BB-1200.

Haim released their latest album, “Women in Music Pt. III”, back in June of 2020, and now the trio of sisters are ready to take the show on the road. The band, anchored by bassist Este Haim, announced “One More Haim Tour”.