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Notes from a Lifetime of Bass Playing
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Notes from a Lifetime of Bass Playing

Dave Pomeroy, who’s played on over 500 albums with artists including Emmylou Harris, Elton John, Trisha Yearwood, Earl Scruggs, and Alison Krauss, shares his thoughts on bass playing—and a vision of the future.

LA LOM: Puerto Vallarta Meets Bakersfield (And Goes Surfing!)
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LA LOM: Puerto Vallarta Meets Bakersfield (And Goes Surfing!)

Guitarist Zac Sokolow takes us on a tour of tropical guitar styles with a set of the cover songs that inspired the trio’s Los Angeles League of Musicians.

Weekend Warriors Are Real Musicians, Too
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Weekend Warriors Are Real Musicians, Too

Plenty of excellent musicians work day jobs to put food on the family table. So where do they go to meet their music community?

How the Great Streaming Swindle Has Robbed Musicians
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How the Great Streaming Swindle Has Robbed Musicians

The music industry is leaving brilliant artists high and dry. What do we stand to lose?

Pearl Jam Announces New Album and 2024 Tour ​
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Pearl Jam Announces New Album and 2024 Tour ​

Pearl Jam will release their twelfth studio album 'Dark Matter' on April 19th, and launch a 35-date worldwide tour this May.

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Hippie Mumbo Jumbo for Musicians That Really Works

Bohlinger asks: Is life a cosmic vending machine, or can we manifest our musical goals?

Effects Pedal Knobs: What’s the Magic Number?
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Effects Pedal Knobs: What’s the Magic Number?

Pedal enthusiasts’ preferences when it comes to stompbox controls range from simple and easy to use to complex and highly customizable, and manufacturers just can’t please ’em all.

NYC jam session
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How to Survive a Jam Session—A Bassist's Guide

Jamming is an essential part of American musical tradition, and should be part of yours. Here are some bass-centric tips.