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  • Thunder Row Articles

    by Published on 02-01-2014 12:15 PM  Number of Views: 229 

    Bassplayer.com has a nice listing of some of the gear featured at NAMM 2014. Basses, amps, strings, effects...

    Check it out HERE.

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    by Published on 01-31-2014 04:45 PM  Number of Views: 235 

    Thestrad.com offers an insightful list of the 10 Habits of Successful Musicians. Here's an excerpt:

    "All musicians, especially those soon to emerge from formal education, wonder what path their careers will take and whether they can control their artistic destinies. While there are no proven methods for career control, it is possible to identify the traits common among those who enjoy successful lives in music."

    Click HERE to read the list! ...
    by Published on 01-29-2014 07:00 PM  Number of Views: 2994 
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    James Jamerson

    James Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 – August 2, 1983) was an American bass player. He was the uncredited bassist on most of Motown Records' hits in the 1960s and early 1970s (Motown did not list session musician credits on their releases until 1971), and he has become regarded as one of the most influential bass players in modern music history. He was inducted into ...
    by Published on 01-26-2014 01:00 PM  Number of Views: 239 

    Alberto Rigoni, one of our bestest bass buddies here on the Row, is looking for a little financial backing for his fourth solo album

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    by Published on 01-26-2014 12:40 PM  Number of Views: 241 

    Ryan Madora, from Notreble.com has some good advice on how to take care of your bass playing fingers.

    Here's an excerpt:

    "Fumbling Fingers: When ...
    by Published on 01-24-2014 10:00 PM  Number of Views: 3685 
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    Sign up for Roy Vogt's Third Annual Bass Boot Camp is now officially under way and, because we listen and we care, the 2014 camp will even better than this year's, and that's saying something!

    We've eliminated the Fantasy, and augmented the Boot. This year, it's going to be more about learning, learning, learning, and our teachers, including Anthony Wellington, and Adam Nitti, will work with Barbara, Roy, and you to design a curriculum that will ensure everyone gets the education they came for.
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    by Published on 01-24-2014 08:20 PM  Number of Views: 251 
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    Back when we were talking about improvements for 2014, one of the requests made was the ability to LIKE threads and articles without having to be on Facebook to do so.

    I am now going through the site to add the RATING PERMISSIONS, which will give members the ability to RATE a thread ...
    by Published on 01-24-2014 08:15 PM  Number of Views: 225 

    Those in the Anaheim area might be thinking only of NAMM! But there are other events going on this weekend. Check out Lo-Up!

    "Lo-Up is a solo bass showcase focused on building a community among solo bass performers and solo bass enthusiasts as well as furthering the art form."

    Click HERE to see the musicians you can see Friday and Saturday evenings!
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    by Published on 01-24-2014 07:30 PM  Number of Views: 299 

    As NAMM 2014 is in full swing, I thought we'd feature a few videos and pix from people who are there!

    1 - Jeff Kiesel quickly talking about the new 24 fret bolt prototype Carvin bass!

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=719587714732261&set=vb.112349302122775&type=2&theater
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    by Published on 01-22-2014 09:15 AM  Number of Views: 220 

    From the grapevine comes a story of a new bass-centric website, which will feature all sorts of info and material for bass players! Stuff on gear, set-ups, educational material, and more!

    Keep your eyes on Bass-ics.com for updates on when they will be up and running. ...

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