A journey through music and visual art – this is what Crossing, the new album by Simon Sammut offers the listener. Actually, rather than just an album, Crossing is more of a project, one that seeks to blend space, form, beauty and colour into one multi-dimensional artistic creation that explores the different types of ‘crossings’ […]
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We spent a very cool time at the Taylor Guitars Road Show, where Marc Seal went over the GS Mini Bass in detail. For more information visit taylorguitars.com On-location at Beacock Music in Vancouver, WA
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Ladies and gentlemen, we have liftoff. STYX’s highly anticipated and critically acclaimed 16th studio album, THE MISSION, has officially launched into the sonic atmosphere around the world on the band’s label, Alpha Dog 2T/UMe. NEWS: BASS MUSICIAN will be covering opening night of the “United We Rock” U.S. summer tour in Ridgefield, WA on June 20th! […]
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Fingerboard Harmony for Bass is a comprehensive source for learning the theory and geometry of the bass fingerboard by one of today’s leading players and instructors. Includes: 99 audio examples and exercises, hand positions, key centers, the linear approach, and more! Audio features Gary Willis demonstrating 99 examples and exercises. It’s accessed online for download or […]
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When Michael League first described the sound of Bokanté to this writer he offered, “It has 3 guitars, 3 percussionists, lap steel, and a vocalist from Guadeloupe/Montreal singing in Creole. Kind of a mixture between blues and West African music.” While completely accurate, Michael neglected to mention that the result is a wildly wonderful, powerful, […]
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In this issue we interview Candlebox Bassist Adam Kury Follow online at: candleboxrocks.com facebook.com/candlebox
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Paul McCartney Bass Transcriptions, Sgt Pepper at 50… It was 50 years ago this month: The Beatles rolled out one of their most creative and fondly recalled albums. Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is on most any best-albums-ever list, with such classics as Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, With a Little Help from […]
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Chatting with REO Speedwagon bassist, Bruce Hall and his bass tech, Jimmie Emerson on opening day of the United We Rock Tour… Rock legends REO SPEEDWAGON and STYX, along with very special guest star DON FELDER—formerly of the Eagles—joined forces for the “United We Rock” U.S. summer tour, which kicked off in Ridgefield, WA on June […]
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It was great to catch up with STYX Bassist Ricky Phillips on opening day of the United We Rock Tour! Rock legends REO SPEEDWAGON and STYX, along with very special guest star DON FELDER—formerly of the Eagles—joined forces for the “United We Rock” U.S. summer tour, which kicked off in Ridgefield, WA on June 20. […]
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IK Multimedia announces ARC System 2.5 with greater accuracy and new MEMS microphone MEMS technology dramatically increases measurement microphone precision offering a new milestone in accuracy for room correction June 22, 2017 – IK Multimedia is proud to announce that ARC System 2.5 with MEMS microphone will be available for shipping in July 2017. Version […]
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In this issue we take a closer look at the Wing Bass! Wing Bass Shares… Born from an idea that you don’t really require the first 11 frets of a bass in order to practice or play when you travel. The only differences between this instrument and a full sized bass are the tuning (the Wing […]
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Hal Leonard’s Real Book Multi-Tracks Vol2 features popular tracks from Miles Davis. There are ten songs included and with the new series of Real Book multi-tracks, you can adjust the mix for bass, drums, piano, and trumpet. The lead sheets included are for C instruments in treble clef, Bb instruments in treble clef, Eb instruments […]
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On January 12 of this year, bassist Marc van Wageningen was struck by an Amtrak train on his way to a Tower of Power performance at Yoshi’s in Oakland’s Jack London Square. Marc has been subbing with the renowned funk band since 2002. The accident was widely reported at the time by CNN and other media […]
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Pocket-sized mobile studio for all platforms offers high-definition audio I/O, professional quality preamp, MIDI input/output, device charging and a huge software bundle June 29, 2017 – IK Multimedia is proud to announce iRig Pro I/O, the pocket-sized mobile audio/MIDI interface for iPhone®, iPad®, Mac®, PC and Android™ devices is now shipping worldwide. iRig Pro I/O, […]
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Gerald Cannon Plays in a Remarkable Variety of Combinations on his Long-Awaited Sophomore Release, Combinations… The veteran bassist returns as a leader for the first time in more than a decade, mixing with Gary Bartz, Kenny Barron, Jeremy Pelt, Russell Malone and more “It has been wonderful working with Gerald, I’m sure he will remain a force […]
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Fretless Bass… Grammy nominee and fretless bass pioneer Bunny Brunel teams up with best-selling author and session bass player Josquin des Prés to offer the first book/CD tutorial dedicated solely to the development of skills on the fretless bass. Covers: fingering and intonation exercises; vibrato, slides, double stops, sliding harmonics and other techniques; pop, funk, […]
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The new EP, 15/16, from bassist Mike Claiborne is as multi-faceted as the musician himself. Recorded completely by Claiborne (including 4, 5, 6 string basses, fretless bass, guitar and keyboards), the five selections were original released as singles over 2015 and 2016. For this release, Claiborne remixed and remastered them for the CD release. Mike […]
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I was excited to talk with bassist Kilian Duarte about his new signature bass from J Ferro basses! The Kilian Duarte KD-5ES features a long-lasting mahogany body with a contrasting solid flame top shaped to perfection and accented with a sleek maple fingerboard with black pearl inlays and a natural gloss finish, this bass offers […]
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Pinning bassist Tim Lefebvre down to just one genre, sound, or style is a fool’s errand. Tim has covered rock to jazz, pop to electronica, and more. He has added funkiness to Knower, explored sound textures within song forms with the late David Bowie, and poured soul into the massive Tedeschi Trucks Band sound. Tim […]
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A Live series of interviews with master bass builder Sheldon Dingwall How it All Began Part one of seven Visit online at dingwallguitars.com
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