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Seven7 Release Video Featuring Fretless Bass Player Arran McSporran

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Fretless Bass Player Arran McSporran Featured in Seven7 Release Video…

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UK-based band Seven7 have just released their music video for the song “Free” from their upcoming third album “The Follower”, which will be released in November 2014 through MGP records. The band is known for mixing progressive metal and world music with strong rock vocal melodies. The video was filmed and edited by John Collins.

The band features Rotosound endorsee Arran McSporran (De Profundis) who plays his custom 6-string fretless Mayones Caledonius bass on the recording and in the video. Click here for an interview with Arran McSporran on some of his playing concepts in Bass Musician Magazine.

The band’s Swiss guitarist Nicolas Meier is currently in the Jeff Beck band alongside Rhonda Smith on bass and Jonathan Joseph on drums. They will be performing with Jimmy Hall on vocals in the first ever Jeff Beck and ZZ Top tour, which will be covering the USA from the beginning of August.

Seven7 consists of:
Dave Brown: Vocals
Nicolas Meier: Guitars, Glissentar and Baglama
Arran McSporran: Fretless Bass
Luke Nelson: Drums

Their catalogue can be heard on their bandcamp page:
seven7band.bandcamp.com

For more information visit:
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Interview With Bassist Graham Stanush

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Bassist Graham Stanush…

Return to Dust is keeping Grunge alive and well! They have a new self-titled album that went out on May 3rd, 2024 and will be super busy promoting this project in the near future.

Graham Stanush is the bass powerhouse driving their sound and adding vocals to the mix. Join me as we hear all about Graham’s musical journey, details about the new album, how he gets his sound and their plans for the future.

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Review: CrystalBright Rombo Picks

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Review: CrystalBright Rombo Picks

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Playing bass with a pick is still a touchy subject in our community. I believe you should be able to use whatever you need to get your sound. Even though I mostly play with my fingers, I like to check out innovative new picks that might have something new to offer, sonically speaking.

Judith and Carlos from Rombo recently contacted me about a new material called CrystalBright that they have been researching for the last 12 months and offered to send some prototype picks. After trying them out, I put together this video with my findings.

For more info check out @rombopicks

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Preparing for Performance with Dr. Randy Kertz

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Preparing for Performance…

This month we discuss how to prepare for a performance and easy strategies that go a long way.

Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health. Click here to get your copy today!

The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention & Better Health

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Interview With Bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes

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Bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes…

It is always great to meet a super busy bassist who simply exudes a love for music and his instrument. Erick “Jesus” Coomes fits this description exactly. Hailing from Southern California, “Jesus” co-founded and plays bass for Lettuce and has found his groove playing with numerous other musicians.

Join us as we hear of his musical journey, how he gets his sound, his ongoing projects, and his plans for the future.

Photo, Bob Forte

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IG @jesuscsuperstar
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Working-Class Zeros: Episode #2 – Financial Elements of Working Musicians

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WORKING-CLASS ZEROS With Steve Rosati and Shawn Cav

Working-Class Zeros: Episode #2 – Financial Elements of Working Musicians

These stories from the front are with real-life, day-to-day musicians who deal with work life and gigging and how they make it work out. Each month, topics may include… the kind of gigs you get, the money, dealing with less-than-ideal rooms, as well as the gear you need to get the job done… and the list goes on from there.” – Steve the Bass Guy and Shawn Cav

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