Guitar Hero World Tour finally dated Oct 31, 2008
"The free bass guitar controller offer running with all pre-orders has been exceptionally well received, and we can't wait to see the reaction when the game hits the shelves.". You could always read our , Dave. (Eurogamer)
Meet the Linn County Junior First Citizen nominees Oct 30, 2008
He plays guitar, bass guitar, piano and drums in multiple school and church groups. He has lettered all four years in his school s Jazz Band. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
While my (plastic) guitar gently weeps Oct 30, 2008
Up to four players at a time - a second plastic guitar can be used as a bass guitar - use the instruments to play and sing along in time with a song. A series of cascading coloured dots on the screen indicate which buttons a player must press. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
One-Armed Musician, Wyeth Clash at U.S. Supreme Court Over Drug Lawsuits Oct 29, 2008
Now 63, Levine can no longer play her favorite instrument, the bass guitar. Even writing songs has become a chore, complicated by the carpal tunnel syndrome that afflicts her left hand and limits her piano playing and typing. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Earthbound to release CD Halloween night Oct 28, 2008
Earthbound will celebrate the release of its new CD, Back to Normal, with a party and costume contest at 8 p.m. Friday at Train Station BBQ, 601 St. Andrews St.. Band members are Don Harvey on acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals; Art Hoffman on mandolin, acoustic guitar, banjo, bass, keyboards and vocals; and Rick Brown on bass, guitar and vocals. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Breaking the drug hoodoo Oct 27, 2008
"I've been talking about it for years but not in public," Grossman said of his drug use, which reached a peak when playing bass guitar with the Divinyls in the 1980s. "Addiction doesn't discriminate - I've seen High Court judges and street junkies [with] the same problem.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
SaddleTramp back to Grease Brothers Oct 24, 2008
Among them are Phil Anaya on bass guitar; Danny Vanak, Joe Lykins and Tab Wilcox, drums; Tim Allen and Rusty Griffin on guitars at different sessions. Lykins also played fiddle and sang. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Sharps & Flats: Black Ice - AC/DC Oct 23, 2008
Cliff Williams gets the spotlight in War Machine as his bass guitar hums steadily along a simple eighth note line in the songs opening moments. Soon enough, however, the band starts piling on the sounds as the snare soups up the tempo higher and higher with dual electric guitars exchanging pulsing phrases back and forth, leading to a thriving verse of Push your foot to the floor evoking the sound of musical war. (The Auburn Plainsman)
Naked Brothers Ships Oct 21, 2008
Throughout the game, players will have the opportunity to utilize a microphone to sing along to up to 25 of their favorite Naked Brothers Band songs, or play all the instruments that appear on the TV show, including drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and cello. For a limited time, special editions of the game will also include a Logitech Vantage microphone in-pack. (IGN PS2)
Local group makes top 10 in national battle of the bands Oct 21, 2008
The band includes Jessica Prouty, 15, lead vocals and bass guitar; Cam Pelkey, 15, on drums, both from Marblehead; Nilsen, 15, on lead guitar, and Andy Covino, 13, of Swampscott. Jessica sings lead and plays bass. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
The Felice Bros rock and roll into town Oct 21, 2008
The five-member band includes Simone Felice on vocals and guitar, Ian Felice on vocals and guitar, James Felice on accordion, keyboard and piano, Christmas on bass guitar, and Farley on the fiddle, washboard and vocals. What once turned out to be a fun garage band traveling around the Hudson Valley has now turned into something serious, Simone Felice says. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Mum swats up for a new life Oct 19, 2008
Her other achievements include qualifying for a black belt in combative kickboxing and playing bass guitar in a band. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Platinum Edition breaks out the gold Oct 19, 2008
THE BAND: Nancy Allen, piano; Josh Shively, drums; Paul Leithold, bass guitar; Kurt Schuldes, guitar; Steve Duff, synthesizer; Christy Swartz, trombone; James Piela, saxophone; Matt Windett, trumpet; Jack Leonard, trumpet. SPRING SHOW: Celebration 2009, April 18. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
LaFayette band S.M.I. making a name for itself Oct 18, 2008
S.M.I. band members are lead guitar and lead vocalist Neil Gilbert (center), bass guitar and backup vocalist Matt Whiteside, and drummer Pierre Talley ... The members include lead guitar and lead vocalist Neil Gilbert, bass guitar and backup vocalist Matt Whiteside, and drummer Pierre Talley. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Panic-Stricken Mother Faces Charges for not Aborting Child Oct 18, 2008
Mr. Gumm had arrived early at church on this beautiful September day to play bass guitar in the worship band. "Oh wow, there's a baby in a towel," he said to himself. (Townhall.com)
Neal Hefti; noted arranger wrote theme songs to 'Batman,' 'Odd Couple' Oct 15, 2008
His "musical solution to a combined dramatic and comedic problem," Burlingame wrote in his book, "was perfect: bass guitar, low brass and percussion to create a driving rhythm, while an eight-voice chorus sings 'Batman!' in harmony with the trumpets. It was part serious, part silly: just like the series.". Mr. Hefti's "Batman" tune became a Top 40 hit and won a 1966 Grammy Award for best instrumental theme. (Boston Globe)
Smooth music and rich chocolate combine for fundraiser Oct 14, 2008
A Farmington High School graduate, he played bass guitar with the group back in the 80s ... The band is made up of five trumpets, five trombones, five saxophones, a piano, bass guitar, rhythm guitar and drums. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Viva Las Vegas for local Blue Suede Crew Oct 11, 2008
Other band members are Bobby Reynolds, Charleston, lead guitar; George Miller, Mattoon, bass guitar; Dave Stephens, Gays, drums; Glenn Lewis, Mason, trumpet; and Dusty Maninfior, Mattoon, saxophone. Our biggest obstacle is the fact that many hear, Elvis Tribute Show and automatically think of a 300-pound guy in a jumpsuit slobbering over a microphone. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Local Musicians Draw Crowd at Railroad Day Oct 10, 2008
Ethan Trokey, vocalist with one of the Railroad Day bands, also plays two instruments, bass guitar and the drums. He began at Klink Studio, almost too shy to speak. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Befrienders friends Oct 10, 2008
Dr Sak, who played guitar while de Leon played bass guitar, tried to get the audience to settle in comfortably and sing along but the audience chose to just listen to the singers on the stage so as not to spoil the beauty of their rendition. The trio aptly dedicated Youve Got a Friend to the Befrienders and the sentiment was echoed by the lyrics, especially in the line: Aint it good to know that youve got a friend when people can be so cold. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Dan R. Parmenter Oct 8, 2008
He played bass guitar and sang as a member in many local bands over the years. Dan was a member of the G.P.A.A. (Gold Prospectors Association of America) and had been president of the Western Colorado Chapter of the G.P.A.A. in Olathe for four years. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Donald Bockler, at 64; science teacher and tour guide Oct 7, 2008
He worked his way through college, his wife said, by playing bass guitar in a polka band and a rock band and earned a master's degree in education in 1966. Soon after college, he taught at the American School in Lima for two years, and then taught another year in Puerto Rico. (Boston Globe)
Mad Catz Fender Precision Bass Controller Review Oct 7, 2008
The Guitar Hero series integrates the bass guitar as an afterthought, and when a group of friends get together to play Rock Band together, there is often a competition over who gets to play guitar. But it seems now the bass guitar may finally be getting the respect it deserves;well, at least in video games ... One other noteworthy member of the Mad Catz collection was the officially licensed Fender Precision Bass controller, which is the first bass guitar controller to be officially licensed by... (IGN Gear)
Whole lotta pickin goin on Oct 7, 2008
Phillip, who plays guitar, and Joel, who plays bass guitar, recall their dad, Butch, and other family members playing around home on weekends. I just took an interest in it, says Phillip. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Senior Notes (Oct. 2) Oct 3, 2008
2) - Needham, MA - Needham Times. Mon Sep 29, 2008, 03:43 PM EDT. (Needham Tab, MA)
Huckabee Weighs In Oct 3, 2008
" Leavening his remarks were doses of homespun humor, such as his own recollection of the time he had gotten lost in Texas, and he was forced to do what men typically don't, which is to ask for directions. Mr. Huckabee has gained something of a reputation for his bass guitar playing. As governor of Arkansas, he organized a classic rock group entitled the Capitol Offense. On his FOX television show, he played with a group of network employees called The Little Rockers, who, he said Sunday, had... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
O'Neil: A day in the life of Marcus Landry Oct 3, 2008
"Let's just say he's come a long way,'' Ryan offers with a smirk. The bass guitar leaning against the wall is just too tempting. Moriah Landry gently touches the strings once, twice, a third time. She's not supposed to. It's Daddy's guitar and she knows it's off limits, but she's 2 and it's shiny and it's sitting right there. Finally, one touch too many sends the guitar on a slow-motion dive to the floor. Moriah looks up at her daddy. On cue, he directs her to her room. Without argument, she... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Rocumentary Entertainment/ Sep 25, 2008
Sternal has released several best-selling instructional guitar and bass guitar books and DVDs ... Sternal has released several best-selling instructional guitar and bass guitar books and DVDs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New rock band to play first 'Furry Feet Festival' Sep 24, 2008
The other members of the Chris Fleming Band are Elberton resident Jamie Ivestr on drums, Cornelia resident Ron Moody on guitar and Elberton resident Damian Biddle on bass guitar. While Fleming said many musicians have had an influence on his musical style, no one has been more of an influence to him than his own father, Charles Fleming. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cars, music, bikes to help raise Alzheimer's funds Saturday Sep 23, 2008
Musical performers will include the Out Back Band, which includes Keith Johnson guitar, Harry Maddox guitar and vocals, Jeff Morrow drum and vocals, and Jimmy Burnett bass guitar and vocals ... Band members include John Buckner guitar and vocals, Max Buckner bass guitar and vocals, Garry Seay guitar, Moose Hal percussion, Jackie Patterson keyboard, and Scott West drums and vocals. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Slash 'Announces' Guitar Hero: Jimi Hendrix? Sep 19, 2008
Slash 'Announces' Guitar Hero: Jimi Hendrix. Posted by Luke Plunkett at 10:20 PM on. (Kotaku Australia)
High notes for Dandy Warhols lie in the past Sep 18, 2008
If nothing else, the Dandys proved that you could indeed fully fill a theater with surround sound even without a bass guitar (bassist-keyboardist Zia McCabe opted for synthesizer, maracas, and harmonica). Ultimately, the brightest highlights came from older source material. (Boston Globe)
BLOG: More new music reviews from Nelly, Kristy Lee Cook Sep 16, 2008
This week's reviews: Buckcherry takes flight, Nelly knuckles down, Lindsey screws around (brilliantly) - Listen Up - USATODAY.com. This week's reviews: Buckcherry takes flight, Nelly knuckles down, Lindsey screws around (brilliantly). (USA Today -- Life)
A man, his machines and the music Sep 16, 2008
Levinson started playing bass, with a 17th century Italian bass guitar. But his first experience with recording and playback equipment wasnt a pleasant one. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Schools: 'I feel like a spectator' Sep 14, 2008
"So I did the next-best thing," he says, "and I picked up a bass guitar.". Some might say the rest is history. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ready to soar Sep 13, 2008
"From interview to interview it becomes more instruments. It started off at five instruments, then suddenly someone was like, 'So, you play 10 instruments?' I play guitar, bass guitar, drums, synthesiser/piano and most percussion, including timpani and glockenspiel.". At 18, Brown moved to Wellington to enrol in a Bachelor of Design degree. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rec center receives musical donations Sep 13, 2008
The donation included a drum set and cymbals, keyboard, a bass guitar and lead guitar with amplifiers and an acoustic guitar. The instruments will be used in the Southside Recreation Centers after school program. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Band 'Pocket Full of Rocks' at 'See You After ...' Sep 11, 2008
Alissa Farren does vocals, David Rollins is on the drums and Jody Crump plays bass guitar. Another feature of the See You After the Pole evening will be a slide show of pictures of students who prayed around their flagpoles earlier that morning. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Rove leads speaker series Sep 11, 2008
In addition, Huckabee has authored six books, plays bass guitar for a rock band (Capitol Offense) and has served as a pastor. His on-and-off-the-campaign-trail experiences will offer members an evening of stimulating discussion. (Niles Star, MI)
Hansell reunion set for Saturday Sep 11, 2008
plays bass guitar and has written several of the songs that the trio performs. Kelley plays rhythm guitar and Wearda plays lead guitar. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Stanford News Sep 11, 2008
Thursday 11 September, 2008. I know that anyone who was old enough to comprehend what happened on that day would agree. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Meet the Mozart of Marrickville Sep 8, 2008
But when he strolls into his father's studio, straps on an electric bass guitar and begins to play a tight, note-perfect rendition of the syncopated bassline to Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke, all you can do is laugh with amazement ... He was given a bass guitar of his choice, an amplifier and all the musical kudos he can handle ... " Koffi says Yannick's talents were apparent from an early age. At 10 months, he spat out his dummy and began singing a traditional Ivory Coast song. By the age of two he... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
"The Gospel Music Rabbi" still controls the Gospel Scene!!! Sep 8, 2008
Entertainment of Sunday, 7 September 2008. Entertainment of Sunday, 7 September 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bharat Rocks Sep 7, 2008
The only non-Malayali is Naresh Kumar on bass guitar, allowing the five-year-old Avial to claim it is Indias first Malayalam rock band. Tony John, Avials lead vocalist, who also handles the turntable, says it was a very deliberate decision to turn to Mallu rock. (India Times, India)
Jamming with the band Sep 3, 2008
" Most astonishingly, on PlayStation 3 there is also support for MIDI keyboards, and you can even plug in your PC via the MIDI port, to import music or play other instruments in the Studio. Brian says he is currently trying to convince Microsoft to provide the necessary dashboard update for the same functionality to be available to Xbox 360 users, although any MIDI drum kit should work fine on all console platforms. The microphone is a standard Logitech USB wired unit. It has a pleasing feel and... (The Age)
Rock fans clamoring at her feet: Tashea Aug 31, 2008
At the age of 11, Tashea played the bass guitar, following her dad's cover band to the occasional small gig at bars to jam. One song her dad would often play was "Smoke on the Water". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Interscope Recording Artist Charles Hamilton Creates New Innovative Way Of Touring Aug 30, 2008
"The older I got, the more proficient I got at hearing the notes." For most of his life, he was self taught, picking up the lead and bass guitar in his teenage years, as well as the drums and harmonica. He says listening to other genres of music, being exposed to different cultures and experiencing life helped mold his musical sound. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Viva la fiesta! Aug 29, 2008
Valle's flute solos are accompanied by a 10-piece band that includes a brass section of trumpets, saxophone and trombone; percussion with timbales, congas, traps, bongos and cowbell; bass guitar, keyboards and two "soneros" or improvisational singers. They play a variety of Latin genres, including Afro-Cuban salsa, cha-cha and jazz. (Juneau Empire)
With tour, performances, singer Beddingfield stays busy, not put Aug 28, 2008
Joining him are his band members: Corey Smith, lead guitar; Jake Hallman, keyboards (and also an excellent photographer); Tony Mason, drums; John Gioiello, bass guitar; and Daryl Preston, lead guitar. I met Mr. Beddingfield seven years ago when he was majoring in business at Georgia Southern and had out his first CD, County Line , which early showed he had stardom potential. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Old favorites, hot Texas acts take stage Aug 27, 2008
The band consists of Aaron Keilers, guitar and vocals, Walter Krchnak, bass guitar, John Minarcik, guitar and vocals and Matthew Sodek, drums. Their music preference is Texas Country along with Traditional Country playing the tunes of Randy Rogers, Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Roger Creager, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
The '59 Sound by Gaslight Anthem Aug 26, 2008
The 59 Sound marches along nicely with the rhythm section provided by Benny Horowitz on drums and Alex Levine on bass guitar. The drums are often brought to the fore and offer an element of defiance, when coupled with the sadness that consumes many of the songs. (Suite101.com)
Contributing to community Aug 25, 2008
Miera, who plays bass guitar for Pocatello cover-band Andeconda, has helped organize a number of fundraisers for local residents and groups. I believe it s not about what you have, it s about what you give, he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Campbell covers modern songs in ’60s style Aug 24, 2008
Raymond added the orchestral arrangements and found Campbell a Danelectro 6-string bass guitar like the one he played in the 60s. The response has been good. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Mac Tontoh still growing strong Aug 23, 2008
Shortly afterwards he enlisted the talents of poet and vocalist Messiah Aguze and added bass guitar and sax to the line-up. The new fusion of jazz and traditional Ashanti rhythms which emerged from this group confirmed Mac s status at home as a truly vital force in contemporary Ghanaian music. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Relax to good music at 12 west Aug 22, 2008
Here s what Dan had to say about himself on his Myspace page: I primarily play bass guitar, but I love to jam with my acoustic guitar as well. Professionally, I find myself playing bass more than anything, which is fine with me, because I love playing bass. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Did the Banana Splits inspire Bob Marley? Aug 21, 2008
"Ye man, it's reggae - it's got the 'one drop beat' of the bass guitar and drums. The Wo yo yo is just Bob Marley being creative, it is Jamaican slang, an exclamation, a joyful noise the Jamaicans make when they laugh at a joke.". THE ANSWER Bob Marley Foundation doubts it But musicologist says songs are "strikingly similar" One issue is whether Marley had access to the Banana Splits. (BBC News -- UK)
Rohan Entertains Fans at Third Annual Great Pacific Barbecue Aug 21, 2008
Dressed in a rumpled plaid shirt and well-worn jeans and flanked by John Singleton on drums and Aaron Evers on bass guitar, Rohan delivered a lively show. Formerly a solo performer with a toe-tapping honky-tonk style, Rohan has found a pair of musicians who balance his lyrics with a crisp back beat and bass guitar. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Plano resident rocks the Middle East Aug 20, 2008
Plano resident Jeff Wallace grabbed his bass guitar and a few necessities and traveled to the Middle East to entertain the men and women fighting for freedom. Wallace joined alternative country artist King Cone and The Tailgate Philharmonic band, after the regular bassist was unable to attend the tour. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Model patient subject for TV, magazines Aug 18, 2008
Bill Bondar had just come home from a band audition in Woodbury, where he jammed on his Gibson bass guitar with two other retirees. While unpacking his car in front of his RiverWinds community home in West Deptford, Bondar collapsed on the ground: No breathing, no pulse. (NJ.com)
Essential Effects Pedals for Bass G... Aug 18, 2008
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Today's Best Bets Aug 18, 2008
Matt Kurz One is a one-man music factory with his left foot on the bass guitar, right foot on the snare and bass drums, hands on the guitars, and specially rigged guitar-keyboard and hi-hat. He plays a rocking blend of blues and punk. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Rhythm Kings part of AtlanticFest entertainment Aug 16, 2008
He plays the bass guitar and also upright bass and vocals. He also has been a Studio Musician and worked for 12 years at the Midwest Country Music Theatre. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Contemporary worship connects believers Aug 16, 2008
The songs during the liturgical contemporary service, said Scott Benson, the pastor, are driven more by guitar rhythm, drums and bass guitar than the traditional music, which is led by piano. "I asked for that (a contemporary service) when I came," Benson said. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Alternative Radio Rock Band Making First State Appearances a "Homecoming" Aug 16, 2008
Other band members include Andy Roberts on drums and Cody Cook, bass guitar. Andy is a 20-year-old drummer from Las Vegas with eight years experience, playing locally and internationally. (KWTX.com, TX)
Deadly intentions Aug 14, 2008
She believes in God, and music, and her Ibanez bass guitar. Linda McNeil: As a child I always felt-- always felt different. (MSNBC -- Crime)
