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ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis Reflects on Losing Frank Beard and Dusty Hill
ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis remembers Frank Beard and Dusty Hill in an emotional tribute as the legendary Texas band prepares to return to the road.
The Stray Cats Return to Late-Night TV with Lee Rocker Ripping on Upright Bass
The Stray Cats return to late night TV with “Rock This Town,” and Lee Rocker reminds everyone why he remains one of the great showmen of upright bass.
Thomas Morgan Threads Melodic Bass Lines Through “Windflower”
Thomas Morgan joins pianist Ayumi Tanaka and drummer Thomas Strønen for “Windflower,” an intimate new trio album blending jazz and chamber music.
Fender Updates The Bends and The Pelt with Bass-Friendly V2 Pedals
Fender has revamped its effects lineup with four V2 pedals, including the bass-friendly Bends V2 compressor and Pelt V2 fuzz, both priced at $229.
Pops Magellan Absolutely Takes Over This Sweetwater Studios Session
Pops Magellan beams into Sweetwater Studios with a four song set, two killer basses and an Ampeg rig delivering plenty of extraterrestrial low end tones.
Hiromi Revives The Trio Project with James Genus on Bass
Hiromi is bringing back The Trio Project with drummer Simon Phillips and bassist James Genus for a 2026 U.S. and European tour and new recording.
Bass Gym: Fire Up Your A Minor Pentatonic Chops
Marek Bero puts your A minor pentatonic chops to the test with a fast Bass Gym workout featuring funky sixteenth notes, syncopation, and position shifts.
Jennifer Finch’s Posthumous Memoir “Shooting Up and Making Out” Set for 2027 Release
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch’s memoir, "Shooting Up and Making Out," will be published posthumously on January 19th, 2027 by Da Capo Press.
Oteil Burbridge on “The Offering,” the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, and Finding the Magic
Oteil Burbridge goes deep on "The Offering," Colonel Bruce Hampton, the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, his new Dire Wolf bass, and his musical philosophy.
Ron Carter and Richard Galliano Show What Two Masters Can Do with Bass and Accordion
Ron Carter and Richard Galliano bring decades of chemistry to “It’s About Time,” filling the NOSPR Concert Hall with nothing but bass and accordion alone.
Throwback: Tori Amos and Jon Evans Live on Sessions at West 54th
Jon Evans lays down the low end with Tori Amos in this 1998 Sessions at West 54th set, playing the five-string Tobias he still uses even decades later.
Frank Bello Reveals What Made Anthrax’s New Album Worth the 10-Year Wait
Frank Bello discusses Anthrax’s new album, the band’s 10-year wait between records, recording at Studio 606, and the reaction to their new music.