Bass Week: The word ‘funk’ or ‘funky’ can be applied to almost anything, from butt-shaking basslines to scatter cushions. We all instinctively know what’s implied, but in a bass playing sense, what ...

BASS EXPO 2014: Groove is a vital part of bass playing - not just in funk and soul music - but in all genres. Learning how to play with a drummer is really important for any new bass player. In this ...

"MODERN times require a modern concept," says bass and double-bass player Juraj Griglák. He is proving true to his word with his Bassfriends project, which follows an innovative method of performance ...

There's a special vibe about funk. It's often not considered as virtuosic as rock, as emotive as blues or as intimate as folk. Rather, its selling point is all about the groove. Core to this is the ...

Ed Valauskas is a producer. He's a super producer (see his Boston Music Awards record: Producer of the Year 2015, 2014, 2011, 2009; Unsung Hero Award 2012). But not enough people know how great he is ...

Artists “I remember saying to Clapton, ‘You try playing that one riff for eight minutes!’”: The secret to Status Quo's riff power Artists “It was a challenge to myself: ‘I’m not gonna have a chorus in ...