Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers Announce Fall Tour
Bass Magazine
by Bass Magazine
6M ago
Photo Credit: Steven Parke Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers have expanded their forthcoming tour into November, adding ten new stops to an already jam-packed fall lineup. The group, which features lifelong collaborators and real-life brothers Victor, Joseph, Roy “Futureman,” and Regi Wooten, recently announced its highly anticipated reunion tour commencing in September. Following a nearly two-week run in the southeast with New Orleans jazz-funk titans Rebirth Brass Band, The Wooten Brothers are set to appear in several midwestern markets including St. Louis, Indianapolis, Ann Arbor, Minne ..read more
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Tyranex Release New Album and Music Video "Reasons For The Slaughter" (Watch)
Bass Magazine
by Bass Magazine
6M ago
Swedish thrash/speed metal band TYRANEX are excited to share the new music video for their title track "Reasons For The Slaughter". The song is the third single from the new album 'Reasons For The Slaughter', released on September 22 via the GMR Music Group label. The band has been drawing attention for having in its formation the Brazilian Will Tomao on guitar and for working with Brazilians, such as the Motim Underground team that edits the videos and the first track on the album called "Overture", which was composed by maestro Alexey Kurkdjian, who performed with Sepultura with Orchestra a ..read more
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Second Annual Bubba Bash in Celebration of Neil Peart Announced for 2024
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by Bass Magazine
6M ago
The inaugural Bubba Bash in 2023, dubbed as such in Neil's nickname, was a joint effort of YYNOT's Tim Starace and Neil Peart’s long time friend and security provider, Michael Mosbach. Together, they assembled an all-star lineup of Neil's friends, each generously making a special appearance. Over $100,000 was raised for Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Neil’s memory. The sold out Bubba Bash was such a triumphant event, it was the catalyst to make this an annual event. Bubba Bash 2024 will be held January 6, 2024 at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA. All of the artists from the 2023 show will be ret ..read more
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Tech 21 Unveils New Frank Bello Street Driver 48 Signature SansAmp
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by Bass Magazine
6M ago
Frank Bello has been an avid and consistent Tech 21 user for several decades. His weapon of choice was the SansAmp Bass Driver DI, not only for Anthrax, but for his solo efforts as well. Having developed a personal relationship, it was time for Frank to have his own Signature SansAmp, the Frank Bello Street Driver 48. The Frank Bello Street Driver 48 features a Dirt switch for extra gain and overdrive, and a Filth switch for extra top-end sizzle and razor edge clarity to emphasize your attack. Controls include Drive for gain and overdrive, Low & High active EQ, and Level. In addition to ..read more
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Remembering Richard Davis
Bass Magazine
by Bass Magazine
6M ago
Werner and Davis  Words by Josh Werner The realms of bass, jazz, music, and art lost an absolute giant on September 6th, with the passing of Richard Davis, at age 93. Maestro Davis was a bassist whose creativity, knowledge, and technique conquered the music world. Equally comfortable in classical, jazz, avant-garde, and pop, his career transcended label and genres, enabling him to link sounds from each in innovative ways. He’s also credited with one of the most iconic bass performances in rock history, on Van Morrison’s acclamed album, Astral Weeks. I was lucky enough to have Professor D ..read more
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Fender Unveils Vintera II Series Basses
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by Bass Magazine
6M ago
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of the Vintera II Series. This latest addition to Fender's historic portfolio of electric guitars marks a significant update to the original debut of the Vintera Series. This new line of vibrant and highly playable guitars pay homage to the iconic Strat®and Tele® guitars of the 50s, 60s and 70s while simultaneously nodding to some of the rare gems that have studded the Fender lineup such as the Mustang® and Bass VI. To celebrate the new series, Fender is debuting a full creative campaign that captures the nostalgic style ..read more
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Gibson Launches Gene Simmons EB-0 Signature Bass
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by Bass Magazine
6M ago
Gibson, the iconic American instrument brandcontinues its multi-year partnership with Gene Simmons--international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time, in all categories (RIAA)--to create the new Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass. The Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass is inspired by the same Bass that Gene played with KISS in the 1970s. Thenew Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass is a limited-edition run of 100 guitars and is available worldwide at authorized Gibson Custom Shop dealers and via www.gibson.com. If you saw KISS perform their high-octane live shows and televi ..read more
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Ashdown Unveils the CTM-15 All-Valve Desktop Bass Amp
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by Bass Magazine
6M ago
Launching in September 2023 Ashdown are proud to announce the NEW Ashdown CTM-15 all valve desktop bass amp. The re-introduction of a classic Ashdown Tube Magnifier, the low wattage powerhouse that is the CTM-15. 15 Watts of beautifully rich valve tone in a tiny package, now with built in load and headphone output for silent use. With the on-board Line Level Di this makes the CTM-15 a perfect studio companion. Plug in and lay down a few bass lines through the Ashdown CTM-15 tube amp, and you won't be the first to wonder "Wow, is that really only 15 watts?". The CTM-15 delivers deceptively lar ..read more
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Oteil Burbridge: Left of Expectations
Bass Magazine
by Chris Jisi
6M ago
When Jaco Pastorius sat down at the piano and played all of the big band-voiced chords to “Liberty City,” at the end of his instructional video [Jaco Pastorius: Modern Electric Bass, DCI, 1985], it was a revelation. Almost 40 years later, another bass superhero has turned to the piano to craft a landmark record that he considers to be his finest to date. Oteil Burbridge’s Lovely View of Heaven is a profoundly imaginative take on eight Grateful Dead ballads, employing harmony, orchestration, and emotion to bathe Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter’s music and lyrics in a whole new light. Think ..read more
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KillerStar, New Band of David Bowie Collaborators, Announces Debut Album Featuring Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre
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by Bass Magazine
6M ago
KillerStar is a new band led by Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums) and features an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators: Mike Garson on piano; Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar; Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass; Emm Gryner on backing vocals; and Donny McCaslin on saxophone. Collectively they have crafted a sound which fuses the scale of classic rock with sophisticated harmonies and elements of art rock. Today KillerStar share their debut single “Should’ve Known Better” ahead of their debut album, which will follow on March 1, 2024. Listen HERE ..read more
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