January 13, 2025
When musicians of all stripes have gear-transportation problems, Gator has durable, smartly designed solutions. “Alligators are tough,” says Rob Garofala, director of U.S. Sales for Gator Cases, one of the world’s most popular instrument-accessory companies. He’s referring, first off, to the animals—the seemingly indestructible creatures that slither throughout our various wetlands, bearing a distinctive skin […]
December 23, 2024
Credits: Peter Freed (Patitucci), Robyn Twomey (Oh). Two of the greatest bass players on the planet, John Patitucci and Linda May Han Oh, share stories and strategies to help students and teachers navigate the electric-acoustic divide. Plus: Gear advice and accessories picks. For bassists, life typically begins in one of two ways: on upright, […]
October 31, 2024
The legendary bassist on his school-band experiences, his greatest teachers and how his mustache led to the end of his tuba career. Plus: Inside Levin’s BEAT touring rig Around 2019, Tony Levin was deep into another tour with King Crimson, playing some of the most complex and intimidating prog-rock ever recorded. Warming up backstage after […]
