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Taku Hirano
Just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I performed with Lindsey Buckingham on the PBS show Soundstage. The show premiered on PBS on September 8th, and now the DVD of the show will be released on November 8th. You can find it at Amazon.com. The show was shot in the summer of 2004 during the Fleetwood Mac tour and is in high definition and true digital surround sound.
An interesting thing to note is that the band is only comprised of Lindsey (guitar, vocals), Brett Tuggle (keyboards, guitar, vocals), Neale Heywood (guitar, vocals), and myself. That meant that I had to do some creative multi-tasking, covering both percussion and drum parts (which I did thanks to some inconspicuous gear from Roland!).
I am definitely proud of this performance as it took me out of my comfort zone of being behind a huge percussion rig and forced me to play just hand-held instruments, a cajon, one cymbal, and a Roland SPD-20 with a foot pedal and make it sound and feel full. Plus it was my professional "drumming" debut!
Check it out!
Taku
www.takuhirano.com
11/05
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Sandy Gennaro
Latest projects and current news: Touring with Bo Diddley and The Monkees. I play 3 or 4 times a month with The Jon Paris Rockin’ Blues Band @ BB Kings here in NYC. Teaching at the Drummers Collective (NYC), School of Rock (Staten Is), Julia School of Performing Arts (Staten Is) and in my home studio. Currently writing an instructional book on Rock and Blues drumming complete w/ play along CD for Carl Fischer Music in conjunction with the Drummers Collective.
www.SandyGennaro.com
11/05
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Mike Smith
Latest projects and current news:
July - Played a "Night Of The Stars" Concert w/ an all star band at B.B. Kings here in Los Angeles. Band: Ndugu Chancler... Drums, Freddie Washington... Bass, Ray Fuller... Guitar, Don Wyatt... Keys, Jerry Peters... Keys, Yours truly... Percussion. We played for Kirk Whalum, Kevin Toney & The Emotions. What a plethora of music.
Pasadena Jazzfest "After Party" w/ a wonderful singer, Christine Day. Band: Scooter Powell... Drums, Stan Sargeant... Bass, Richard Smith... Guitar, Yours truly... Percussion. Bobby Lyle, Kevin Toney, Marion Meadows & others sat in... we had a blast!
Went to New York to play for the National Medical Association Convention, a huge 5 day event.
August - Was on a World Premier Internet Music project with Digital Worlds Institute, from University of Florida at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It involved 5 different countries of the world: England, Austraila, Korea, Chile & U.S.A. We were all playing music written for this project simultaneously in "real time" on the internet & were able to see each other on these huge screens, as well as hear & speak to each other. There were about 5-7 speakers & sub woofers as well.... each country's audio came out of a separate speaker, so we could hear pretty clearly. We were playing with a "Netronome" specifically designed for this project. Basically, it's a metronome on the internet & each country's latency had to be set differently so we could all play together. There were also 2 dancers in Miami. I must say, it was an amazing project to be a part of. What a wonderful way to learn about other cultures, indigenous clothing, instruments & become one through the music.
Billy Higgins World Stage
September - The "Jazz In The Spirit" Concert w/ Ron Brown, Oleta Adams, Bobby Lyle, Doc Powell & Paul Jackson Jr., & a great new female vocal group MIG. Band: Rayford Griffin... Drums, Dwayne "Smitty" Smith... Bass, Jerry Peters... Keys, Kim Hansen... Keys, Yours truly... Percussion. We played for all the artists.
Annual Day of the Drum Festival w/ Munyungo's International All-Star Percussionist lineup. There were about 12 of us on stage. Munyungo Jackson, Kevin Ricard, Angel Figueroa, Francis Awe, Derf Reklaw, David Leach, Adam Rudolph, Khalil, Cora Coleman (drums), Mixmaster Wolf (vocals), Andre Manga (Bass) & Yours truly.
Watts Towers - 1727 E. 107th St. Los Angeles, CA 90002
www.trywatts.com/art_center.htm
October - National Society of Hispanic MBA's Annual Conference & Career Expo - Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
15th Annual BMW Charity Ride Banquet, St. Francis Medical Association Foundation & California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation
Catalina Island Jazz Trax Festival, Catalina Island, CA - w/ Camiel - Guitarist from Amsterdam
www.jazztrax.com
www.mikesmithpercussionist.com
11/05
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Wally Gator Watson
Latest projects and current news: Currently playing drums and Co-producing a new CD for the Cab Calloway Orchestra lead with Cab's grandson C. Calloway-Brooks. Working on new book "Gator-tales".
www.wally-gator-watson.com
11/05
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John Lewis
Latest projects and current news: I started this month (October 05) going on the road for ten days. The first day out the airline loses my luggage with my clothes & StickBag. I had a show with Melissa Manchester that night on Oct 1st in Seattle. So, I had to hit the local student music store for Sticks, Brushes & Hot Rods. Took a red-eye flight to work the next 5 nights in Atlantic City, NJ with the 5th Dimension, then flew back to LA to do a show on Oct. 8th (The 5th Dimension with the Long Beach Symphony). Oct. 9th work in Las Vegas with Gregg Karukas. I went back to LA to do the Catalina Island Jazz Trax Festival with Gregg Karukas and to tape a upcoming PBS Special with the 5th Dimension.
I started an exciting CD on Morpheus Music for Gigi Mckenzie. So far, we recorded seven songs in Silver Lake, CA at Bob Biles Hyperion Studios. Bob does most of the engineering for Steve Smith of Vital Information and Frank Gambale. Mike Miller (Chick Corea, Bette Midler, Gino Vanelli) played guitar, Lew Matthews (Nancy Wilson) on Piano and Steve Lawrence on Bass.
End of this month, leave for Kentucky with the 5th Dimension, then onto Philadelphia to do a week with Melissa Manchester and the Philly Pops.
Now the final phase, Mastering and Duplication. I recorded a second jazz trio CD with “Outfits” (John Stowell - Guitar and Tommy Lockett - Bass). The mixes are done and it sounds great. The new CD should be released on Heat Records in early 2006. Don’t forget our first self-titled CD “Outfits” that you can purchase through my website.
www.jrldrums.com
11/05
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Joe Smyth
Latest projects and current news: New CD: Mission Temple Fireworks Stand - 20th album, 25 years together! Matrix Percussion Trio (side project) - more upcoming on this!
www.sawyerbrown.com
11/05
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Lenny Castro
Latest projects and current news: Stevie Wonder, Dixie Chicks, Neal Diamond, Ubastank, Mars Volta
11/05
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Dann Gillen
Latest projects and current news: Recording and teaching. My wife Julie and I are pregnant with our first!
www.danngillen.com
11/05
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Chris DeRosa
Latest projects and current news: I'm playing and recording around NYC with many great new bands. I feel like I'm in my groove quite literally these days with all the diverse projects I'm involved in. One new one is The Deep Down, a really great Reggae / Pop Band. I'm subbing for Matt Johnson (While he's out with Rufus Wainwright). I'm also doing d'atlee a Drum & Bass Rock gig (recording their new album). I just finished an East Coast Tour with Paul Mark & The Van Dorens. An authentic Blues act in the vain of Stevie Ray Vaughn. I am also teaching "Rhytmic Training for Dance" at Mary Mount Manhattan College (part of Fordham University) as well as being on staff at NY University as a staff musician and guest lecturer. I'm doing lots of cool projects and things these days.
www.chrisderosa.com
11/05
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John Wackerman
have a new Drum Duet CD coming out... It's Called John Wackerman Drum Duets Vol.1. And it features me doing duets with-
Steve Gadd & John Wackerman - Manic Depression
Peter Erskine & John Wackerman - OU812N5
Ron Tutt & John Wackerman - Insane Train
Clayton Cameron & John Wackerman - Whipped
Adrian Young & John Wackerman - Modify
Steve Smith & John Wackerman - Vortex
Josh Freese & John Wackerman - We Will Rock You
John Ferraro & John Wackerman - Rimbrant
Brooks Wackerman & John Wackerman - Aprica Cha Cha
Ricky Lawson & John Wackerman - Groovebox
Chuck Wackerman & John Wackerman - Ceasers
Marc Atkinson & John Wackerman - Phyc
Chad Wackerman & John Wackerman - Velocity
Alex Acuna & John Wackerman - Resonance
Gary Novak & John Wackerman - Omnivision
click here for sound clip
www.johnwackerman.com
10/05
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Ian Wallace
Latest projects and current news: Launch of the Crimson Jazz Trio and CD Release Party at La Ve Lee Jazz Club. CD drops on 11/15/05... visit www.crimsonjazztrio.com for more info.
www.ianRwallace.com
10/05
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David Sanger
Latest projects and current news: 2005 Included Grammy Nomination for Best Country Instumental; Production and Engineering on "Happy Doing What We're Doing" by Elizabeth McQueen; Acting roles in the stage play "A Ride With Bob" produced in Austin, Texas; 150 touring dates with Asleep At the Wheel
www.lazysob.com
10/05
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Kenny Aronoff
Latest projects and current news:
in Nashville recording a Jake Owen record
fly to LA, get sounds for Melissa Etheridge rehearsal, then work with a band Howard Benson is recording
rehearse with Melissa Etheridge
record a record with an artist from Spain (heavy rock)
Melissa Etheridge and Goo Goo Dolls show at House of Blues in LA (fund raiser for breast cancer)
practice John Fogerty tunes for tour in Nov.
record and film with John Fogerty "Centerfield" for 1st game of the World Series
Good Morning America with Melissa Etheridge, that evening perform a 45 minute set at Madison Square Garden with Melissa
Dave Letterman show with Melissa Etheridge
Kelly and Regis show with Melissa then fly to LA
Johnny Cash tribute. I am house drummer
finish recording new BoDeans cd and do a live accoustic CD
maybe Leno with John Fogerty
Indiana - rehearsing for Fogerty Tour
Show in St. Louis with The BoDeans
Australia and New Zealand tour with John Fogerty
www.kennyaronoff.com
10/05
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Sue Hadjopoulos
Latest projects and current news: See my web site. And always available for new touring and record projects. Currently live music performances with "Urban Folk and Jazz" Singer Songwriter KJ Denhert, winner of the 2005 Mountain Stage New Song Festival. See www.kjdenhert.com
More gigs to come with the new Jazz Trio featuring KJ Denhert, Sue Hadjopoulos on percussion and Tara Thierry on upright bass.
Just finished background work on the new movie "Margaret" featuring Anna Paquin, Jeannie Berlin and Matt Damon. Also, last background work was in "The Interpreter" (Nicole Kidman)
http://sue_hadjopoulos.tripod.com
10/05
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Steve Williams
Latest projects and current news: Currently Promoting a record called the Cafe Allstars with Pebo Bryson, John Lucien, George Benson, Bobby Lyle and others, Recorded David Byrne's lastest release Grown Backwards, tour dates for the Broadway show "The 3 Mo Tenors"
10/05
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Herman Matthews
Latest projects and current news: On the road with Tom Jones. In The Studio with: Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps. Solo Project: Herman Matthews "Home At Last" Soon to be released
www.hermanmatthews.com
10/05
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Alvino Bennett
Latest projects and current news: Jason Sinay Band / new band
Dave Mason Band
10/05
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Jose Rossy
Latest projects and current news: I'm working on clinics and Master Classes and also launching a new Web Site for Musicians, etc...
10/05
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Ron Powell
Latest projects and current news: Kenny G. even though some musicians don't take him seriously, He is still the biggest selling jazz artist ever, and still going strong. We just did the Greek in LA and some west coast dates and are on our way to Japan.
Diana Ross, an oldie but goody, still selling out concert halls around the world. We did all of Europe this summer and are on our way to Africa in November.
I'm also touring on a smaller scale with Drum Jungle and Wave artist Brian Hughes and Freddie Ravel. I've got some clinics coming up in Nov. with Danny Reyes at Guitar Centers.
10/05
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M.B. Gordy
Latest projects and current news: Played with the Doobies Brothers for the last 4 years, Currently Playing with Rita Coolidge. Also am doing all the pecussion work on Battlestar Galactica and The E-Ring (both are TV shows) as well as movie work: Batman Begins, A Lot Love, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Two For The Money, Fantastic 4, just to name a few,
10/05
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Taku Hirano
Latest projects and current news: Recently finished Stevie Nicks' summer tour; Just performed with Bette Midler at the "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy" Hurricane Katrina benefit concert at Madison Square Garden; Just performed on the Today Show with Stevie Nicks; Been in the studio working on Nelly Furtado's new album; About to go on a fall tour with female Italian popstar Giorgia (two months in Italy!).
Thanks to everyone who has called, written, e-mailed, and posted on my website message board with concerns for all of my in-laws who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. We lost at least 10 family homes, and are headed to New Orleans to meet up with insurance adjusters this weekend to assess the damages. My wife's home and business she had with her mother are gone. The house took 20 feet of water, and the business at least 6 feet. Everything will likely be just bulldozed with the contents inside. Everyone's fine, though, and safe. It is sad to think that my wife's family, the Nevilles (who many consider to be New Orleans royalty) will likely not settle back down in New Orleans again. They are all spread across Houston, Dallas, Nashville, and Austin now and still trying to get settled in various apartments. The Neville Brothers and the Meters continue to perform. One highlight for me was performing at the NYC hurricane benefit concert with Bette Midler. The Neville Brothers, the Meters, and the Dixie Cups (my wife's aunt is one of them) also performed, and my wife covered the event for Fox, so it was a family affair.
www.takuhirano.com
10/05
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Mark Schulman
Latest projects and current news: subbed for Matt Sorum on Velvet Revolver Ozzfest tour. doing many seminars... emailing you from Germany from the Salzgitter Drum and Percussion Festival
www.mark-schulman.com
10/05
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Kenwood Dennard
Latest projects and current news: dvd "Studio / Touring Drummer" is #4 educational dvd in the world according to Modern Drummer
www.kenwooddennard.com
10/05
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Tre' Balfour
Latest projects and current news: Touring Europe w/ Michael Bolton and will finish up in Asia in Dec. Also on Michael Bolton's new CD "Till The End Of Forever" & Live DVD already released in Europe. No release date for U.S. as of yet.........sorry : (
Go to www.michaelbolton.com for dates to see "lil ole Me. " : )
10/05
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Steven Wolf
Latest projects and current news: recordings with: Pink, Britney Spears (pre-pregnancy recordings), Hiram Bullock, Chaka Khan, The Veronicas (new act on Sire / Warner Bros Records) www.theveronicas.com, Will Young (UK mega-pop star)
I also cowrote, programmed, and did additional production on Will Young's new single "Switch It On" www.will-youngonline.com
etc... (more complete list is on my site, on the news page)
www.wolfedelic.com
10/05
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Kurt Rasmussen
Latest projects and current news: Cirque du Soleil, "O" six years - UNLV, artist in residence 2 years
10/05
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Steve Luongo
Latest projects and current news: Producing and writing for Brynne Calleran. Several live performances with TorQue including many fund raising events for the disaster victims. Performed at Universal in Orlando for Musicians 4 Disaster Relief put on by The John Entwistle Foundation. DVD from the event to be released shortly. Performed with Robin Zander, Dickey Betts, Micheal Bolton and Mark Farner. Currently organizing another event for the victims of Katrina to take place in Naples, Florida. Recently completed producing and directing a documentary film titled "An Ox's Tale - The John Entwistle Story."
www.torque103103.com
www.johnentwistle.com
www.johnentwistle.org
10/05
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Albert Bouchard
Latest projects and current news: My bother Joe and my high school band are reuniting for a charity concert next July. First show in 40 years. Filling in with the Dennis Dunaway Project next Friday at CBGB. Brain Surgeons gigs in the Pacific Northwest in November culminating with a performance at the Rockrgrl Festival in Seattle.
Recordings:
Fabienne Shine's solo project
Brain Surgeons Denial of Death
www.cellsum.com
10/05
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Larry Aberman
Latest projects and current news: I've been drummer for Cirque du Soliel's Zumanity in Las Vegas for the last two years.
www.larryaberman.com
10/05
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Sam Rodriguez
Latest projects and current news: Currently doing with Mary Wilson / Donna Summer / Aretha Franklin and my own Latin Jazz Project
www.samrodriguezmusic.com
10/05
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John Ferraro
Latest projects and current news: Current projects are listed on site
Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Bill Cantos, Toyota, Disney 50th Celebration
www.johnferraro.net
10/05
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Shannon Ford
Latest projects and current news: My band, Ripley, just finished our new CD and we are looking at a February release date. I'll have a sneak preview copy for you at NAMM !
10/05
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Mike Smith
Latest projects and current news: Working a few dates w/ Camiel... guitarist from Amsterdam - He's here in the U.S. for the Jazzfest Concert series... held on Catalina Island, CA. Camiel is signed with Rendezvous Entertainment. Kirk Whalum. Jonathan Butler, Marc Antoine, Brian Simpson & others are signed to them as well.
I begin rehearsals next week w/Mike Okli... a Nigerian superstar singer who has recently moved here to the U.S.
www.mikesmithpercussionist.com
10/05
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Dom Moio
Latest projects and current news: Cinco De Moio 6 piece Latin Jazz Group new Cd. CD Release October 28, Phoenix
www.dommoio.com
10/05
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Paul Goldberg
I just completed several drumset tracks for "The New Poseidon Adventure Movie" which feature "Fergie" (from The Black Eyed Peas) on vocals.
Also completed my debut CD "Whim of the Current" (recorded at Universal Studios), which features compositions; by Chick Corea, John Patitucci, John Coltrane, Don Grolnick, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, & Michel Camillo.
"Audio Samples" can be heard at: www.paulgoldbergdrummer.com
PEACE, Paul Goldberg
10/05
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John Lewis
I just got back yesterday from being in Japan with LA Smooth Jazz All stars (Gregg Karukas - Keys, Thom Rotella - Guitar, Ernest Tibbs - Bass, Noel Webb - Violin, Ron Boustead - Vocals and myself on drums). We performed at Motion Blue (8/19/05) in Yokohama which is a fantastic club that is affiliated with the Blue Note Club in Tokyo. On 8/20/05 we performed at a new performance hall in Ichikawa City Gyotoku, Japan called Gyotoku Bunka Hall. This was a beautiful hall with a fantastic audience.
I am home today, but leave in the morning with Melissa Manchester. We are performing August 25th in Annapolis, MD at Ram's Head, then August 26th in Champion, PA at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort.
I will be home for three days, then I go to Rehoboth Beach, DE to do performances with Gregg Karukas from 9/1 thru 9/4.
There is more, but I won't bore you...... here is the web address for my upcoming appearances: http://www.jrldrums.com/index_Tour.htm
By the way, I did a recent DVD with Paul Williams that has guest appearances with Willie Nelson, Melissa Manchester and Gonzo from the Muppets. The cool thing is I am playing drums and percussion. Also there is a duet with Paul and Gonzo where Gonzo is sitting with my Rhythm Tech Bongos.
Thanks, John
09/05
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Glen Sobel
Been busy with quite a few sessions including tracking a new CD for rockers Shark Island and recording drums for new material by Aimee Allen on Atlantic Records.
There is a new show on MTV called "Trailor Fabulous". I played drums on the theme song as well as other music that appears in the show. It airs starting on Wednesday August 3rd at 10:00 PM (the "10 Spot") with various reapeats throughout the week.
Thx Pam,
cya soon.....
glen.......
www.glensobel.com
09/05
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Jose Rossy
I am working ,while in B.C. with The Kamloops Symphony and also keep doing clinics in the US and Canada
09/05
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Billy Ward
Hi!
The B.B. King record is scheduled to be released sometime in September - in honor of his 80th birthday. I am on three songs along with Hall and Oats, Gloria Estefan and John Mayer. I'm also recording a Christmas record with Joan Osborne next week. Joan has some live dates with me in Denver, Vail and Telluride (all in Colorado) in September. Finally, after returning from my artist in residence at the Music School in Copenhagen in October, I will be recording an album with a jazz trio that I once played with when I lived in LA.
please visit www.billyward.com
09/05
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Kurt Rasmussen
Just checking in. Things are good with Cirque du Soleil. Old friend Ron Powell and family came to see the show last week. It was Ron's first Cirque show and I'm glad to see how much he dug it. I'm getting ready to restart my class at UNLV on Sept. 12th.
All the Best,
Kurt Rasmussen
09/05
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Roger Squitero
Just finished a broadway show called "BKLYN", and touring with Vanessa Williams. I've been doing some gigs with Donna Summer and started an off -broadway show called "The Miracle Bros".
Peace, Roger Squitero
http://www.rogersquitero.com
09/05
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Brendan Buckley
Over the past few months, I have been on the road with Shakira doing her promotional tour for her new record Oral Fixation. We played shows in Las Vegas and New York City, as well as Spain, France, Monaco, and Turkey. The highlight was our performance on Live 8 in Versailes, France. It was a blast to be part of such a significant event.
On the home front, I've been finishing up songs for a new record with my band Pedestrian. Plus, I'm in the final mixing and mastering stages of a record I'm producing for the singer-songwriter Elsten Torres (a.k.a. Fulano). In the near future, I should be heading into the studio to record tracks for Minnie Driver and Michael Miller.
Here are some upcoming shows...
- July 30th: Minnie Driver @ Pacific Amphitheater in Orange County, CA
- August 3rd: Popvert @ Mercury Lounge in NYC, NY
- August 28th: Shakira @ MTV VMA's in Miami, FL
thanks!
Brendan
www.brendanbuckley.com
07/05
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Ian Wallace
LA has Ian Wallace back!
Ian relocated from Nashville to LA and has hit the ground running on studio sessions with some of LA’s finest producers including Pat Leonard & Trivers / Myers and recording jingles for corporate America’s elite such as Qwest. Most recently, Ian has formed a jazz trio with bassist Tim Landers (Gil Evans, Billy Cobham, Al DiMeola) and pianist Jody Nardone (Jon Faddis, Rufus Reid, Akira Tana) called The Crimson Jazz Trio. Ian produced the band’s first cd entitled The King Crimson Songbook, Volume One due in September on Voiceprint Records.
Coming soon: www.crimsonjazztrio.com
www.ianrwallace.com
07/05
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Janelle Burdell
... I have been out on Tour for the past year playing Drums with the National Tour of Little Shop of Horrors, (Yes, another Broadway show!), as well as working on completing a solo CD!
www.janelleburdell.com
07/05
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David Leach
lately i've been workin with gospel artist Be Be Winans, as well as singer \ songwriter Chris Pierce. we just finished opening some dates for Seal. i also have my own website:
www.davidleachmusic.net
07/05
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Albert Bouchard
On Wednesday June 22 Albert will go into the studio with former Shakin' Street members Fabienne Shine and Ross the Boss and his brother and Blue Oyster Cult bandmate Joe Bouchard to record songs for Fabienne's second solo album.
To Helen With Love: The Concert
The long awaited Helen Wheels Tribute concert video has finally been completed. The concert, which took place in New York City on December 4th, 2001, features performances by Buck Dharma, Manitoba's Wild Kingdom (JP Thunderbolt Patterson on drums), the Brain Surgeons (yours truly), Bouchard, Dunaway and Smith (Neal Smith of the Alice Cooper Band), Static Cling (Bob Birmingham drum architect) , Tish and Snooky, Crispin Cioe and many different combinations of musicians. It also features interviews with performers and audience members and behind the scenes peeks of this special night.
Tsunamistock
While CBGBs remains locked in a life-or-death battle with its landlord (go to www.cbgb.com for more information) in a New York court, the thrills were flowing even before the Brain Surgeons officially blew the place apart with their set. First, Albert contributed "more cowbell" to the Tuff Darts' classic "All For the Love of Rock & Roll" as Annie Golden, making a rare visit from Broadway, chimed in. But when the unadvertised Lenny Kaye showed up with Patti Smith bandmate Tony Shanahan and invited Al to jam on a transcendent "Gloria" that turned into a 16 song set that traversed all the points between "Are You Experienced" to "Jessie's Girl" as only these guys could figure 'em out, the never-ending night evolved into true magic. You shoulda been there.
New Brain Surgeons Album Completed
Work on the new Brain Surgeons album is done except for the mixing. It is the first Brain Surgeons that has no covers or previously recorded material. It has spring fully formed from the fertile minds of Albert, David, Deborah and Ross. The songs were written over four months, rehearsed over two months and recored in two days with another month of vocal and guitar overdubs. The Brain Surgeons are now in the mixing phase with master engineer Paul Special behind the desk.
Well, there you have it. Hope you're not ODing on my news bit and I hope there's something there to interest other drummers. Thanks,
Al
06/05
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MB Gordy
At the moment, I'm finishing up a tour of the Blue Note Jazz Clubs in Japan with Rita Coolidge.... It has been a very successful tour..... We were in Osaka for 2 days then to Fukuoaka, Tokyo and finally Nagoya...... Rita's new album is fantastic and The Band sounds great.......
I also wanted to let you know about my upcoming clinic, workshop, drum circle in Appleton Wisconsin, June 28th -30th.. Heide Music is sponsoring it. Should be a lot of fun......
Peace
MB
06/05
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Ron Powell
Hi Pam everyone at Rhythm Tech, all is going smoothly. I recently was working for Diana Ross, now I'm on tour for the summer with Kenny G. Also doing some work with Brian Hughes and Danny Reyes Drum Jungle.
I hope all is cool with you.
Ron
06/05
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Cary Nasatir
If you're interested in playing drumset in a church setting or worship group, or you teach percussion, this unique book / CD pack is for you. "Praise and Worship Drumming... How To Play In Church" by percussionist, teacher, and Rhythm Tech endorser Cary Nasatir is a clear and concise guide for the beginning to intermediate drummer and also a must-have for the non-drumming worship leader, music director, and minister of music. Covering a wide variety of musical styles, the book includes lessons on rhythmic fundamentals, drumset anatomy, techniques and more. The companion CD contains many of the examples in the book for both demonstration and play-along.
Cary Nasatir is the director of the Nasatir School of Percussion, a private teaching facility in Castro Valley, California. In addition to the school, Cary is an adjunct faculty member at Patten University in Oakland; percussion staff advisor to three San Francisco Bay Area schools; and has published several articles on percussion for various music magazines.
This unique and exciting method book is published by Hal Leonard and is available now where ever sheet music is sold and amazon.com.
www.nsopdrums.com
06/05
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Taku Hirano
I'm currently in rehearsals with Stevie Nicks, and we head out on May 30th for the summer... the first ten shows are with Don Henley. The dates are posted on my website:
www.TakuHirano.com
05/05
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Gregg Gerson
Hey All,
So here's what's been going on. I just got back from Tel Aviv, Israel Easter Sunday. The night before, Saturday March 26, 2005, I played a concert for the International Spring Festval Rishon LeZion 2005, with friend and brilliant violinist Alexander Markov and great Ivan Bodley on bass. We played the "Rock Concerto" with the Israeli Symphony Orchestra... They, (the orchestra) were amazing!!! So was the audience!!! It was also my first time in Israel but not my last. It was an amazing experience being there!!!
I'm now back in New York City for a while. On April 7, 2005, I'm playing a show called, Remix LIVE, volume 2 for the Institute of Audio Research... I'll be playing with following artists, DJ Yonny (Black Eyed Peas) * Hilary Kole (Singing Astaire) * Steve Rodriquez (Alicia Keyes, Beyoncé) * DJ Shorty (KRS-1) * Mark Berman (Aretha Franklin)... This event will be held at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Have a great Spring!!!
Gregg
www.GreggGerson.com
04/05
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