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Neon Trees have announced “The Favorite Daze Tour,” which will take them from coast to coast this fall. Bassist Branden Campbell shared the news, along with his reverence for live music in general, on Instagram.

moe. has announced a new 16-date tour for the fall focusing on the mid-Atlantic and Midwest. At the beginning of the year, the band welcomed guitarist Chuck Garvey back to the road full-time. They also made keyboardist Nate Wilson a permanent addition to the group.

Les Claypool reunited with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade this year for a summer tour, marking the band’s first outing in 20 years. They must be having fun because they’ve just announced a new set of fall dates.

Gov’t Mule has big news this month with a lineup change and a new album. The group announced that bassist Jorgen Carlsson has left the fold after fifteen years.

There’s a new must-read book for bass players on the market as Jerry Jemmott has published his autobiography. Make It Happen!: The Life and Times of “The Groovemaster,” Bassist Jerry Jemmott features forewords by Chuck Rainey, Ron Carter, and Robert Trujillo, who all sing his praises. Jemmott’s bass playing has been on the radio for over five decades. He played...

Afro-Andean Funk has returned with their second album, Flower On Fire, continuing their multi-cultural, genre-bending style that fuses Andean roots music with American funk, rock, and electronica.

After releasing an EP in May, Duff McKagan has announced his next full-fledged album will drop on October 20th. “Lighthouse” will be his third solo effort featuring guests Slash, Abe Laboriel Jr., Jerry Cantrell, and more.

The upcoming Rolling Stones album seems to be getting more and more interesting. Earlier this year, it was reported that Paul McCartney had recorded a track. Now a source close to the band says that former member Bill Wyman has done the same.

Stu Hamm was a recent guest on Ultimate Guitar’s “On The Record.” The bass legend discussed his upcoming album, Hold Fast, and shared stories about his career and work.

Bassist and educator Joe Hubbard has released a new book to train you into technical excellence. “Fingers of Fury: Mastering Finger Independence for Bass Guitar” is a digital book available now.

Hal Leonard has published “The Bassist’s Fake Book,” featuring easy-to-read lead sheets for 250 songs. The music spans a wide array of genres, from pop and rock to rap and reggae.

After more than 50 years in the music business, Geezer Butler has retired. The rock and metal pioneer shared the news with Rolling Stone during an interview about his new memoir, “Into The Void.”