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Brendan Buckley
Hi everyone,
How goes it? I just did a 2 1/2 hour drum clinic here at a University in Bogotá, Colombia. It went really well...
thanks for everything,
Brendan
http://brendanbuckley.com
11/06
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Rich Redmond
Hi everyone! It's been busy as usual. I am playing the CMA Awards on Monday, Novemeber the 6th... taped live from The Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville. It will air on ABC, 7 pm central... double check your local listing! I will be performing Jason Aldean's smash hit "Hicktown" in a nice little 3 minutes and 15 second package! Don't miss us! I am also in the middle of a 31 city tour for CMT. It features Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, and Trace Adkins. Trace is calling it his "Dangerous Man" Tour, 2006. We are hitting the big markets, playing 10,000 seater arenas. My RT Crasher is there on every date! Jason's video for "Amarillo Sky" was recently the most played video on CMT, beating out the likes of Kenney Chesney and Keith Urban! I also played recently with Deanna Johnston (Rockstar : Inxs), Lucie Diamond (Europe's #1 Country artist) and RCA's Crystal Schwanda. I also had fun recently in a house band for Major Bob Music where I backed up Lane Turner (Warner Brothers), Robin Welty, Casey Kessell, and Brent Anderson. Also having fun around Nashville playing with up and comers Sterling Y and Beth Cayhall...
My recent recordings include:
- The yet to be titled sophomore release from Jason Aldean (Broken Bow).
- The debut from Crossin Dixon (Broken Bow) along with Greg Morrow on drums.
- The debut from Brittany Wells.
- New track for rocky tonker Brian Davis (BMG).
- New tracks for The Casino Thieves.
- New tracks for Muzik Mafia's Jon Armstrong.
Rich
www.richredmond.com
www.myspace.com/richredmond
11/06
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Pat Petrillo
Hi, All
Hope all this finds you well.
As you may have seen in Modern Drummer, my new Book/DVD/CD, "Hands, Grooves, & Fills", is now available at music123.com.
It will also be in stores soon.
Also, I will be doing a clinic at PASIC in Austin, Texas on Thursday, Novemeber 9th at 12 noon. If you are attending, I hope to see you there.
Although I am still teaching at Drummers Collective, due to your requests, I will also be teaching in New Jersey starting in December! If you are interested, just email me, and I can inform you of the location and details.
That's all for now. I hope to see you soon!
All the Best
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Pat Petrillo
www.patpetrillo.com
11/06
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Jeffery B. Suttles
... I'm still playing with Taylor Dayne going on 17 years. I just released my own Jazz CD called "Time To Suttledown", it's on my site www.JefferyBSuttles.com and also it's for purchase on CDBaby.com
that's the latest with me. talk to you soon i hope.
Best Regards,
Jeffery B. Suttles
11/06
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Sam Rodriguez
Hi everybody. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Check out my new design web site, which is still under construction.
I will be playing with my quartet at the Brick Restaurant Friday Dec. 8 and Dec. 29 in Jacksonville, FL.
I've had a few really crazy days lately but it's been a lot of fun. A quick trip to Chicago to play percussion with Aretha Franklin at the House of Blues. I played with the great Marcus Printup at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival and that was amazing. I got to hang with my friend Poncho Sanchez, his band sounded great. I’ve been recording with good friend and great bass player Phil Morrison and on piano Keith Williams. We recorded some really nice tunes that Keith wrote, it came out pretty good.
Also in that recording, playing is the great guitar player Barry Greene. I’ve also been doing some private lessons and clinic at UNF. I had a great drum lesson with Danny Gottlieb, a great drummer. I am playing drums and percussion on Denny LeRoux's latest release. I just got a new drum endorsement, I am now playing Tamburo drums, handcrafted by Tullio Granatello out of Italy. I plan on doing some clinic, workshop with Tamburo. Coming up is a trip to Chicago, LA for the NAMM show. And as always I’m doing some studio work, gigging around town with my band, James Hogan, Teddy Washington, Denny LeRoux and KTG. Thank you to my sponsors Paiste Cymbal, Vic Firth stick, Mike Balter Mallets, Rhythm Tech and Tamburo drum
www.samrodriguezmusic.com
11/06
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Melena
I've had some really nice gigs performing with Stevie Wonder and recently with Afro-Peruvian Singer Eva Ayllon. I have been invited to conduct a Master Class and Performance with Raul Pineda at this year's Montreal Drum Festival. I'm really excited about this and structuring ideas at the moment.
montrealdrumfest.com
melena.com
myspace.com/melenamusic
11/06
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Steven Wolf
Hey everyone-
Hope you and yours are all well-
I haven't sent an update out in a while, so I just wanted to let everyone know what I've been up to:
sessions, sessions, and more sessions...
I've been programming and drumming for Avril Lavigne on a bunch of tracks that she's working on for her new album.
I'm on the latest Pink single, "You and Your Hand" (programming and/or percussion).
I did some more drumming for Bo Bice (American Idol). There's a new TV commercial for Monopoly (the board game), which features Bo's remake of the classic rock song "The Time Has Come Today". I'm drumming on that. I think the song is also available as a single on iTunes. I'm also on his upcoming single "You Make Me Better".
I did some programming for Kelis.
I played drums on the score for the Universal motion picture "Accepted" (summer comedy hit)
I played drums on the new album by the amazing Canadian jazz singer, Holly Cole. The record features some of the best jazz musicians in NYC, including the great Lenny Picket (SNL Band Leader, and formerly of Tower of Power, etc)
I played drums on a song for the upcoming Disney animated movie, "Meet The Robinsons", scheduled for a 2007 release. The song was written by Rufus Wainwright, and produced by electro-jazz artist Mocean Worker. It was done with a full Big Band (jazz)... again, with some of the top NYC jazz talent... and was sung by British jazz/crossover sensation, Jamie Cullum. You can view the trailer here.
I played drums on 2 tracks for WindUp Records recording artist, Megan McCauley.
I did some programming for Capital recording artist, Sky Sweetnam.
I've been playing on some jingles... the usual stuff... most recently, something for Sprite...
I just played on some score music for a new film starring Eddie Kaye Thomas (the guy who slept with Stiffler's mom in American Pie). I don't remember what the film is called.
and... my drumming samples (NYC Drumworks sample CD) are still used often in TV and film music... South Park regularly uses my samples... and I just heard myself on one of the new "must see" TV shows (I forget which one)...
-I'm still doing the writing/producing thing... and I'm pleased to say that I'm finally crossing that line where the bulk of my income is coming from songwriting/publishing royalties. Like many drummers before me, I'm branching out... BUT I am NOT looking to retire as a drummer... drumming will always be my first love...
best,
Wolf
Steven Wolf
www.wolfedelic.com
10/06
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Paul Alexander Gonzalez
Hello to everyone. I hope all is well. Lots of exciting stuff has been happening, so I wanted to send out my latest Artist Update...
Paulina Rubio MTV Concert Now Airing.
You can catch Paul performing with Paulina Rubio in a Special Concert for MTV that took place in Malaga, Spain a couple of months ago to a crowd of 150,000 people. It is airing on the New MTV3 channel.
Musico Pro Article - Nov. 2006
Paul has written an article that is featured in the November issue of Musico Pro that deals with 3 concepts for Orchestrating on the Drum Set.
The Rembrandts
Paul has been playing drums with The Rembrandts. Just finished playing a Special Concert for the City of Maricopa, Arizona.
www.paulyrhythm.com
10/06
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Chad Stewart
Out on tour w/ Faster Pussycat promoting the release of their new album, "The Power & The Gloryhole", 2006-2007. Tour dates w/ Gilby Clarke (Rockstar: Supernova / Guns & Roses). Awaiting the release of current projects played on: Rockstar: Supernova: (Jan. 2007), Gilby Clarke "LIve in London" DVD (Jan. 2007), Stimulator "78" (April, 2007), Dopesnake (Cleopatra Records) Feb. 2007, Motochrist "Corvette Summer" (May, 2007).
10/06
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Shannon Ford
My band Ripley has just released our latest CD, "Outtasite", available on itunes, and through our website at
myspace.com/ripleytheband.
10/06
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Ryan Hoyle
I have just finished a two year road binge with Collective Soul and will tour Europe this fall with Bad Company / Queen frontman, Paul Rodgers. The 8 city tour begins on Oct 1st and ends on the 13th. The dates are all in the UK & Scotland and will include such venues as the famed Royal Albert Hall.
I also plan to continue recording the new Collective Soul album later this fall.
www.ryanhoyle.com
9/06
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Eddie Montalvo
I am touring with the big 3 Palladium Orch - the late machito - tito rodriguez - tito puente sons. I am also performing with the Fania All Stars
www.myspace.com/eddiemontalvo
9/06
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Alvino Bennett
On tha road constantly with rock and roll hall of famer "Dave Mason". Also did a live cd with Dave from the XM Station. Also on Dave's Yet 2 b released cd... did a couple of blues cd's with John Handy nominee "Guitar Shorty". Also on the "Jason Sinay Band" cd... I'm also doing some production and songwriting with a few different recording artists that crosses different music genres...
www.thedavemason.com
9/06
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Taku Hirano
Just a head's up that I am performing on the dvd, "From The Big Apple To The Big Easy: The Concert For New Orleans." It will be released on August 22, and can be purchased on Amazon.
The concert was recorded on September 20, 2005 at Madison Square Garden, and features performances by Jimmy Buffett, Ry Cooder, Elvis Costello, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Fogerty, Elton John, Diana Krall, Lenny Kravitz, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews, Bette Midler, Rebirth Brass Band, Simon & Garfunkel, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Buckwheat Zydeco, and my in-laws, The Meters and The Neville Brothers.
I performed with Bette Midler for this amazing event. It was hosted by our family friend, Ed Bradley, and my wife, Arthel, was there covering it for Fox. It was definitely a night that I will never forget, especially considering it hit so close to home since all of my in-laws lost everything, and Arthel was in the trenches for three weeks covering the aftermath in New Orleans with her camera crew.
www.takuhirano.com
9/06
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Herb Shucher
... Randy Travis, studio ...
9/06
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CG Ryche
I have currenly launched a solo career as a Percussion / Film Composer with much success. I am headlining my own concert in Dec. The DVD "Heads Up" will be released nation wide next week. I was a featured Artist along with; Gregg Bissinette, John Blackwell etc. I also will be showcased on the 2007 Benise World Tour.
www.cgryche.com
9/06
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John Ferraro
recording :
Office Depot commercial
Burger King
NFL films
Album :
with Carly Simon standards
also Rod Stewart Standards 1, 2, 3
tv show theme for Schooled on ABC Family
Star Trek Original TV Show Theme re-recorded at Sony Studios
Live Tour
with Linda Ronstadt '06
Live TV Show
Helpline
Teaching at
Calvary School of Worship
Costa Mesa CA
www.johnferraro.net
9/06
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Brian Melick
The McKrells; Highbred Roots Group = Celtic / Bluegrass
Soul Session; R & B / Soul
The Foy Brothers; R & B / Gospel / Soul
Pangaea; Island Roots / World
TrioLOCO; Jazz
Michael Benedict Quintet; Jazz
Bossambajazz; Brazilian / Jazz
Maria Zemantauski; Flamenco / Classical
Bernstein-Bard Ensemble; Jazz / Brazilian / Classical
NY Players; Pop / Jazz
This year to date I have been very busy in the studio with several projects from Singer Songwriters to Jazz and Soul Groups. Several new releases for both independent and labeled artists have come out. Performance schedule has changed quite a bit. After 10 years working with one group exclusively I have stepped back to become once again an independent artist opening up my schedule to be able to work with more diverse musical environments as well as produce my own concerts and projects. Currently in the studio working on my third release featuring duets with several different artists. Continuing to keep a very busy schedule with my educational workshops and master classes. Just licensed one of my workshops to Community Learning a company that develops curriculum for enrichment organizations as well as elementary schools. This program is a 15 week course based on making and playing percussion instruments made out of found objects. Highlighting Science, Math, Language, Humanities and History. It features a teacher’s course book, student workbooks, all the materials needed so that each student will complete 5 different instruments, and a cd / dvd for both audio and video support. It is being sold throughout North America with the future open to the rest of the world.
www.uduboy.com
9/06
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Mike Smith
Recently played the Tribute to Berry Gordy Concert, playing the music of Motown & backing up Smokey Robinson & Stevie Wonder. Did percussion work on a beautiful CD (a japanese project) w/a plethora of fine musicians such as: Kirk Whalum, Sheila E, Paul Jackson Jr., Herman Matthews, Land Richards, Alex Al, "Smitty" Smith, Phil Upchurch, Bill Cantos, Mark Stephens, Lee Thornburg, Andrew Ford, Darryl Crooks, Ron Brown & others.
Also recorded on Ron Browns' upcoming CD. Working w/ bassist, "Smitty Smith" locally here in L.A. Playing a concert next week w/ Dennis Edwards (from The Temptations) & Mary Wilson (from The Supremes)... & playin' at the Donald Trump National Golf Course a private corporate event as well as other gigs.
www.mikesmithpercussionist.com
9/06
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Jeff Consi
I am currently playing weekly with Dr. Karl from the Australian TV show "Neighbours", and if schedules permit, I will be touring with the band in the UK and Ireland in the fall. I am also in the studio with Australian singer / songwriter Tommy Rando. Tommy co-wrote the Australian #1 hit-single "Wasabi".
www.jeffconsi.com
9/06
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Andres Bermudez
Hi Pam! Hi Everyone! I'm still on tour with singer / songwriter, Lee Alexander. We've been traveling all across the Southern U.S., and it's been a blast. I'm also busy doing my solo drum / percussion project and at the same time, I'm in the studio with my Rock / Alternative band, Longpoint. Stay tuned for great things to come with Longpoint. In all my projects, my Rhythm Tech mounted tambourine is definitely a key element to my music and my performances.
Love you all! Thanks Pam!!
A.B.
www.andres-bermudez.com
9/06
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Paul Gonzalez
Currently in town doing studio work / live performances. I am scheduled to begin the 2006 Paulina Rubio World Tour at the end of this Summer.
www.PaulyRhythm.com
7/06
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Warren Odze
Drummer for the Broadway show "The Wedding Singer"
7/06
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Jorge Bermudez
Feliz Verano to All of you!
We make our NBC daytime TV debut on the soap opera "Passions" on Wednesday August 9th. They will play The Bermudez Triangle tune "Este Amor" which features a wonderful Cuban Singer, Songwriter Ali Olmo on vocals.
If you'd like to hear the track visit us at Bermudeztriangle.com.
Much Love To All,
Stay Cool :'( !
Jorge Bermudez
7/06
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Brendan Buckley
Hello everyone,
How's it going? This is just a little note to let everyone know that, if you're planning on watching Italy vs. France this Sunday on the World Cup, we will be performing during the opening ceremonies with Shakira and Wyclef Jean. Should be a blast!
thanks for everything,
Brendan
7/06
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Andres Bermudez
I am playing drums and percussion with singer / songwriter Lee Alexander. We will be touring througout Texas these next couple of months promoting his new CD, Out of Place. Check out his website at www.alexandersongs.com. I will keep you posted with cities and dates. We were also just nominated by the Houston Press Music Awards for: Best New Act, Best Folk / Acoustic, Album of the Year (Out of Place), Best Song (Venus Rising), and Best Songwriter.
We also will be playing at NAMM in Austin on the 14th...
A.B.
www.andres-bermudez.com
7/06
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Rich Redmond
Hey guys! I just wanted to say hello. Things are great here and I hope that your world is wonderful. We are in the thick of it... playing our 170 dates this year. We have shared bills with EVERYONE in country this year except Tim, Faith, and Shania... and I mean EVERYONE! Jason is on fire! We will be featured on the ABC's special presentation of the CMA Music Festival on July 24th!!! We will also be playing Jimmy Kimmel, Cold Pizza and Fox & Friends in NY soon. We just shot the video for Jason's 3rd single entitled "Amarillo Sky". I got to plow my skins for 5 hours straight! The director is brilliant and it should be another #1 video!
Cheers,
Rich
www.richredmond.com
7/06
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 Taku Hirano playing the Pro Tambourine in rehearsals in Tokyo for the upcoming Utada Hikaru tour...
www.takuhirano.com
7/06
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David Sanger
I am currently in my 21st year playing drums with Asleep At The Wheel which keeps a year-round schedule. The band has been performing in a play written by leader Ray Benson called "A Ride With Bob" for the past year. The play will be featured at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC in September. A yoga instructional DVD that I produced (as well as performed, recorded and mixed the soundtrack) called "Travel Yoga" will be released on July 11. It specifically designed for use in hotel rooms (a hint to you travelling musicians). I have also just finished engineering, mixing and playing drums on projects by The Brothers Lazaroff and The Bright Lights Society and have recently been playing drums on projects by Kyle Park, Johnny Edson and Aaron Watson.
www.lazysob.com
7/06
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Chris DeRosa
Playing with a variety of original bands (The Deep Down, d'atlee, Air-O-Sol etc.) in many styles as well as working with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. I'm also on staff at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts doing a wide range of stuff (lecturing, playing / performing with the dance department, and writing for the 2nd Ave Dance Company). I'm also doing recording session stuff here in NYC etc.
www.chrisderosa.com
6/06
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Michael Fox
Freelance, Studio, Eastcoast . Soundtrack, Playing For Change, Higher Octave, Virgin Record Label............ Fall / Winter - Tour Europe MF2 Trio
www.michaelfoxdrums.com
6/06
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Jason Sutter
Just finished upcoming album Summer Girl with Smashmouth and am presently on tour with them through the late fall. Recently finished a spring tour with The Rembrandts. Spent the last year on tour with American HI-FI who presently have the single to the movie Superman. Look for an upcoming feature this summer in Drum magazine!
www.jasonsutter.com
6/06
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Ted Parsons
Ted Parsons and N I C recently finished recording their second album. A tight 12 day session at the MOK studio with producer Scotty Hard in charge has given fruit to a diverse collection of tracks. Keith Levine (P.I.L., Murder Global) joined in on the last week of the session with both guitar and vocals on several tracks, Jørgen Gaardvik (Phantoms, Cuban Connection, Frank Znort) adds percussion and Nils Petter Molvær graces a track with his trumpet.
Also Ted was playing with Jesu for a 4 week European tour. Expect more Jesu shows & summer festivals. There is a tour in the states this fall. And a new album expected this fall on Hyra Head records............................... JESU @myspace
www.myspace.com/jesujesu
www.saucerx.com/tedparsons
6/06
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Albert Bouchard
The Brain Surgeons are the brainstorm of Albert Bouchard, whose prodigious songwriting, arrangements and creative drumming drove the legendary Blue Öyster Cult to platinum sales and arena rock status. Contrary to the hilarious Saturday Night Live skit, he's the dude who really put the cowbell in "Don't Fear the Reaper." More important, his influence is acknowledged by rock pioneers from the Minutemen (whose Mike Watt still covers his "The Red and the Black" nightly) to Metallica, whose version of his classic "Astronomy." went quadruple-platinum in the U.S. alone. The rare artist who's shared stages with both Jimi Hendrix and Sonic Youth, his vision, chops and giant Godzilla mask burn brightly as ever with the Brain Surgeons, who've released seven highly praised CDs on Cellsum Records and built a devoted cult following over a decade of hard touring and great word-of-mouth. The band also features Deborah Frost, an ex-rock critic in the tradition of Patti Smith and Chrissie Hynde on vocals and guitar. Their newest and perhaps most outrageous weapon is lead guitarist Ross the Boss (Dictators, Manowar). One of the most powerful and best-loved guitarists ever to emerge from the New York scene, Ross the Boss has often made the band he's in sound like a supergroup. With Bouchard, who's longed to collaborate with him ever since the Dictators opened for Blue Öyster Cult, he's really in one. DENIAL OF DEATH, an album of completely new material written and recorded with Ross can be ordered now from the Merch department at www.cellsum.com. Details of international distribution deal and 2006 tour dates are forthcoming.
www.cellsum.com
6/06
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Brendan Buckley
"Shakira" Oral Fixation World Tour
Records for "Pedestrian" and "Fulano"
www.brendanbuckley.com
6/06
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Kurt Rasmussen
Cirque du Soleil's production of "O" in Las Vegas. Teaching Brazilian percussion at U.N.L.V. and Director of the Escola de Samba Mocidade Rebelde and nightclub act Fala Serio. Also performing with Senegalese Guitarist King Ibu at nightclubs and local cultural events!
6/06
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AL3
currently working w/ MC Rai (Embarka Rec.) Tunisian groove music, very cool and new stuff. AL's company Sonic Albonic Music has joined forces with Scarab Productions and BTI to develop an animated / live action sitcom for the Disney Channel. AL will co star and compose music for the show.
www.myspace.com/albonic
6/06
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Billy Nychay
Recently was part of this years Jager Music Tour with Disturbed, followed up with next Jager Tour with Staind, Three Days Grace and Hurt. Played shows in 2006 with such artists as Chimaira, Arch Enemy, Buckcherry, Our Lady Peace, Bloodsimple, Gary Hoey. Will be playing this years largest radio fest WJJO Band Camp in August with Staind, Three Days Grace, Hurt, Dope, Nonpoint, Hinder, Seether, and Fly Leaf
www.kickingk8.com
6/06
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Jorge Bermudez
Hola Mi Gente 8-)!
How is everyone? I hope life is showing all of you much love. Here are 2 new films to watch out for that have Bermudez Triangle tunes in them.
"Dorm Daze 2" will be released to theatres soon. It features July Playboy Playmate, lovely and sexy Cuban actress Vida Guerra. It is a comedy :-) .
www.dormdaze2themovie.com
"God's Waiting List" is a wonderfully conceived story about a love triangle between 2 siblings and their mutual love interest "Rachel" portrayed beautifully by Nian Aster. She gives a riveting performance in her character's fall from grace. Nian wrote the screenplay as well.
Notable actors Roger "Guenveur" Smith from "Malcom X", Nicki Micheaux from"The Shield", and Ingrid Oliu from "Real Women Have Curves" round out the cast. It was directed by screenwriter Duane Adler . He wrote the screenplay for "Save The Last Dance".
www.godswaitinglist.com
Gracias for your support!
Paz
Jorge Bermudez
www.bermudeztriangle.com
6/06
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MB Gordy
Rita Coolidge, George Kahn, Frances YIP , Music for the New Faith Hill, Tim McGraw Tour , just played on the new Meatloaf CD
movies: Superman, Syrianna, Firewall, Open Season, Poseidon, Talledega Nights
6/06
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Andy Newmark
... I played on the new Dave Gilmour CD, On an Island, which was a big hit in the USA for the past 6 months. Also doing tracks now for the first new (with new original songs) Roxy Music album since Avalon was released in 1982. I was the drummer in the London production of The Lion King for 5 years. That was the hardest I have ever worked in my life. Great experience however...
Basically I am just living a quiet life out in the English countryside with Jan, and my 4 cats. All is cool...
Sincerely,
Andy
6/06
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Sandy Gennaro
Dates w/ The Monkees
European Tour w/ Bo Diddley (July '06)
"Star" Councilor at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp (NYC Aug '06)
Drummers Collective Senior Faculty Member
Master Classes / Clinics to promote Warners / Alfred Instructional DVD / Book
"Drum Basics The Ultimate Beginner Series"
Awaiting Release of "Rock / Blues Drumming" Book / CD by Carl Fischer Music in conjunction with The Drummers Collective
www.sandygennaro.com
6/06
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Al Webster
On tour with Jeff Healey, recording with Amanda Marshall as well as Walter Trout.
www.alwebster.com
6/06
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Rick Latham
Many Greetings from Singapore.
It's humid ... here but I love it.
Doing a week long masterclass. Then Houston and Canada with Juice.
Hope all is well...
Rock On,
Rick
www.ricklatham.com
6/06
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Janelle Burdell
Just closed the National Tour of Little Shop of Horrors and now working on upcoming solo projects as well as being featured on the new CD from acoustic guitar extraordinaire Vicki Genfan and the new release by capital B.
www.janelleburdell.com
6/06
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Roger Squitero
Hi All.
Just a heads up. I will be performing with Andrea Bocelli on thurs. The 15th on " Good Morning America" and the following week Fri. the 23rd with Phil Collins on "The Today Show and The Early show".
I hope you're all well and thanks for your continued support.
peace,
Roger Squitero
www.rogersquitero.com
6/06
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Mike Bennett
Things have been busy as usual. Im backstage at the new OC Pavilion in Santa Ana, CA doing a couple of shows today. Its a beautiful new theater built by Mike Harrah of Harrah's Casinos. We have been doing a lot of filming here for PBS/KOCE TV fundraisers and various other functions that Harrah's is involved in.
Performing and teaching in Los Angeles area. Current Projects include:
- The Johnny Blas Funky Latin Jazz Band
- 2azz1
- The Joe Jewell Quartet
- Reed Gratz Band
- Michael Ryan & Gypsy Passion
- & Many Others
www.mikebennettdrums.com
6/06
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David Owens
Things have been busy ..... I'm doing a lot of Christian stuff these days ..... Franklin Graham Crusades, Harvest Crusades (Greg Laurie's ministry), Ann Graham Lotz events, Billy Graham Events, and I still tour with Fernando Ortega. I also played on his next CD out on October ..... I recorded with a great new artist in Portland named Liv Warfield (Soulful, funky hip hoppy stuff) ..... Lots of recording around town and a few "show" things .... Just keeping busy ...... I'm amazed that I can get up every day and people pay me to hit things .... What a Blessing! ......Hope all is well with you guys ...... David
www.davidowensdrums.com
6/06
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Joe Morris
Touring with Esteban: Some recent notable gigs with him would be: Red Rocks, David Letterman Show, The View, HSN live tv appearances, guitar informercials seen on national TV over 25 times a day. Other gigs and recordings: Was just chosen for the 2nd year in a row to play at the School of Bass event on October 19th --22nd. I was requested to be the drummer by all bassists. Nice honor for me. Artists include: Mel Brown, Billy Sheehan, Victor Wooten, Christian McBride, Ray Riendeau, Tim Bogart, and a few more I can't think of. Recently played with the Nelson Brothers (Gunner and Mathew) Tracking my 5th solo cd to be out this year. Tons of studio work for various artists such as Poco, Paul Cotton, Steve Vai and Greg Koch. Recorded a new CD with guitarist Greg Koch on Steve Vai's label Favored Nations out in stores now. Check my web site for the rest, I can't remember everything. Its been just great. !!!!
Joe Morris
www.joemorris.net
6/06
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Cary Nasatir
Hal Leonard just published my latest project... "Praise And Worship Drumming... A Guide To Playing In Church" with CD. The book is proving to be very useful for church drummers, as well as non- drumming worship leaders, music directors, and ministers of music. The method book also includes an appendix of Praise tunes grouped by appropriate drum patterns.
www.nsopdrums.com
6/06
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Dave Abbruzzese
... recently played at The NAMMY's in Hollywood, FL... and am on the new Bernard Fowler solo release! titled "Friends with Benefits"
www.freeassociationrecords.com
6/06
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Alex Alexander
Hello Friends,
How are you? I hope this email finds you happy and enjoying the great summer months. I wanted to update you on what's been going on with me.
First, I've updated my website to include lots of pictures as well as video. Also check out the new endorsers page....
I've been busy traveling between South America, North America and Europe. Doing lots of sessions and jingles. This summer I'll be performing with Sylvia Tosun (She has a new Live DVD coming out soon. It's Awesome!), Deborah Gibson (at the 20th anniversary of the Newport Mall this sat), Tina Turner Tribute Show in Times Sq. and much more. I've also been helping Dido write for her next record. It's going to be a great third record. I'll be in London with her for the month of June and Ibiza in August.
All the best to you all,
New Website!
www.alex-alexander.com
6/06
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Taku Hirano
Hi all! Since completing Stevie Nicks' Australia / New Zealand tour, I have been over to Italy twice with Giorgia, a female Italian popstar, performing in Torino at the Paralympic Winter Games and in Milan. I have also been performing with the Japanese world music group Rin'. This group is comprised of three young women who play all traditional Japanese instruments (koto, 17-string koto, biwa, shakuhatchi, and shamisen). They fuse their music with loops and yours truly on live percussion. We ended up doing some shows in Los Angeles with Lisa Loeb singing, and in New York with Leigh Nash (of Sixpence None The Richer) singing. I also recently did a show with Stevie Nicks in Las Vegas at the Wynn, and got to hang out with Pam Gore for a quick second!
I am currently in Tokyo rehearsing with Utada Hikaru. At 22, Hikaru has become the largest selling Japanese artist with 40 million in record sales to date. Her debut album sold 30 million when she was 15... not bad in a country of 120 million! I will be touring with her in Japan until mid-September.
Taku
www.takuhirano.com
6/06
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Fausto Cuevas
I'll be at the Essence Festival in Houston, TX with Frank McComb ... Mint Condition and Babyface are on the same bill... It's gonna be a Killin' show...Talk to you soon...
Ciao,
Fausto Cuevas III
www.faustocuevas.com
6/06
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Rich Remond
Hey guys and gals!!!! I just wanted to pass along some fun tour shots. Just finished doing a 13 date co-headlining tour with Jason Aldean and new country darling Miranda Lambert!!!! We did mostly 4,000 seater civic centers and colleges. Very young, enthusiastic ( and largely female) crowds... Thanks so much for the support! It's looking like a #1 single on Monday and 2 more singles and videos to be released from the current record.
... I wanted to let you know that Jason Aldean's single "Why" that I played on is #1!!!!!!... The #1 country song in the land on the Billboard charts!!!! ...
Thanks for all of your yummy stuff. C ya soon,
Hope to see ya soon,
Rich
www.richredmond.com
6/06
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Roger Squitero
... i'm playing the new Disney / Phil Collins BDWY show "Tarzan" and playing with Ron Carter and Vanessa Williams....
Peace, Roger Squitero
www.rogersquitero.com
6/06
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Gregory Caputo
...I have been subbing in the world famous Count Basie Big Band. There also will be an article on me in the October issure of Classic Drummer Magazine...
www.gregorycaputo.com
6/06
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Taku Hirano
I have been in the studio tracking with Nelly Furtado, as well as doing cues for various television shows, including the now defunct Heather Graham show, "Emily's Reasons Why Not."
Also, I just recently completed a 5-week tour with Stevie Nicks in Australia and New Zealand, backed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Right after that, I flew out to Torino, Italy to perform with Italian popstar Giorgia for the medal ceremony at the Paralympic Winter Games.
Upcoming work includes being back in the studio for various projects, as well as more dates with Giorgia over in Italy. You can check my website (www.takuhirano.com) to see where in the world I am at any given time.
Taku
4/06
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Ryan Hoyle
Hey Everyone,
Here is a little update on some recent happenings for you:
- On February 7, 2006, we released our first-ever live DVD entitled Home: A Live Concert Recording With The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. This DVD will be released on the band's own El Music Group record label and will also be available as a two CD set. Recorded in April 2005, the concerts were filmed in the band's hometown of Atlanta during two special sold-out performances featuring the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. The 20-song collection spans ninety minutes and encompasses hits from throughout Collective Soul's seven studio albums, including their latest CD Youth. It has already shipped gold.
- Performed on The Tonight Show with Collective Soul on February 3rd 2006.
- Performed on VH1 Classic with Collective Soul on February 7th, 2006.
- Performed on Regis and Kelly with Collective Soul on February 8th, 2006.
- Performed on ESPN'S Cold Pizza with Collective Soul on February 10th, 2006.
- Recorded 3 tracks with brand new artist Heather Jacks and producer Steve Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Recorded five new tracks with Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin at Real 2 Reel Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Will be featured on the cover of the first edition of "Atlanta Bachelor Magazine". This goes press on March 27th 2006.
- Shot a live in-the-studio video with the always amazing Rob Giles for "City Sessions" in Los Angeles, CA. This should air on national television sometime this spring.
- Appear in this week's edition of "OK Magazine". which features a photo of Collective Soul (on page 94) hanging out at a party hosted by designer Marc Jacobs for Blondie's induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...This magazine is a weekly publication and is currently on newsstands across the world.
- Currently on tour with Collective Soul in South Africa opening up for Metallica.
- Will be back in the studio in early April with Collective Soul to start another full length studio album.
... You can always refer to my web-site at: www.ryanhoyle.com for up-to-date info and tour schedules.
Thanks!
Ryan Hoyle
Drummer, Collective Soul
4/06
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Brendan Buckley
Hello everyone,
This is just a little note to let everyone know that we'll be doing a few more television shows with Shakira and Wyclef Jean (The Fugees) to promote her new single "Hips Don't Lie".
MTV TRL
some tv show in Sevilla, Spain
Regis & Kelly
The Early Show
Sábado Gigante
The Ellen Show
... and then there's American Idol somewhere in there too.
The concert tour rehearsals should begin sometime this April in Miami and Spain.
thanks for everything,
Brendan
www.brendanbuckley.com
4/06
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Ernie Durawa
Monsters invade
"New York Monsters" conjures up images of loud, rowdy metal bands from Brooklyn, but the New York Monsters that will work tonight at Luna play a brand of funk / jazz / blues. The monster part comes about because the band features monstrous talent.
The lineup is two players from New York, keyboard and accordion ace and composer Brian Mitchell and guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, clinician, etc. Matt Smith, plus three Texas cats, drummer Ernie "Murphy" Durawa, saxophonist Joe Morales and bassist Rich Stanmyre.
Mitchell has played accordion or keyboards with a dizzying array of people from Les Paul to Joan Osborne, from Jeff Buckley to Shemekia Copeland.
Smith plays just about everything with strings, guitar, mandocello, banjo, charango, etc., etc. A clinician with Hamer and Ovation guitars and a contributor to Guitar Player magazine, Smith is working with two new CDs, "What I Feel for You" and "Chop Shop."
Durawa, a San Antonio native, has worked with Spot Barnett, the Texas Tornados and jazz groups galore. If he says these guys are monsters, they're monsters.
www.erniedurawa.com
4/06
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Rich Redmond
Hello ...
I hope all is well I just wanted to drop a note and catch you up on happenings!
I am currently on a whirlwind tour with country's new golden boy Jason Aldean. We will do 180-200 dates this year! We are doing a co-headlining tour with country's hottest new darling, Miranda Lambert. You can find ALL of our dates at www.jasonaldean.com or under the "tours" icon or at www.myspace.com/richredmond!!!
Here are some things we have done and will be doing:
1. I played all the drums and percussion on Jason's debut disc which achieved GOLD status in less than 10 weeks.
2. The first single "Hicktown" hit #8 on the Billboard charts and went to #1 on The CMT Video Countdown.
3. The current single "Why" is at #5 on the Billboard charts... We are looking at a Top 5 single and video again...
4. Soon to release "Amarillo Sky" which we will promote until the end of the year.
5. I have recorded all of the drums and perucssion on Jason's second record which will enjoy a late 2006, early 2007 release.
6. Played 13 dates on the Rascall Flatts "Me and My Gang" Tour to an approximated audience of 150,000 people!
7. Currently playing clubs, theatres, festivals, honky tonks and beginning a co-headlining tour with Miranda Lambert.
8. Played live on the CMT Country Music Awards Block Party along with Van Zandt and Little Big Town.
9. Scheduled to perform "Hicktown" live on The Nashville Star Finale on May 2nd. The estimated audience is 3.5 million!
10. Confirmed a slot on the CMT Tour (30-40 dates) in the Fall with Billy Currington and Trace Adkins!
11.In Nashville, I still find time to write, record, develop and
showcase acts such as Shaker, Brittonjack, and London Texas.
12. Recently recorded the new release for Joe Turley entitled "Over The Horizon", the new relase from Paul Nielsen entitled "Turst The Water", the new relase from The Bryce Niemiller Project entitled "Elevator", Scott Stepakoff's "When that Red Light Turns Green", and still doing publishing demos for star songwriters at BMG, EMI and Windswept.
13. Will assume the role of house drummer for a new production company headed up by Robert Reynolds (The Mavericks) and Jim Reilley (The New Dylans).
It's a very busy, exciting time and I extend the fiercest of "thank yous" for the amazing support and friendship!!!!!
Thanks again,
Rich Redmond
Jason Aldean / Sessions
www.richredmond.com
4/06
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Evan Stone
I am currently touring with Aly and AJ who just recently went gold and are climbing the radio charts and also the MTV video charts.
We just recorded two shows today on CD USA which will air on Direct TV soon.
We are scheduled to do AOL in Session in the next month and also Ellen show.
A summer tour is set to be scheduled soon.
Talk soon,
Evan Stone
www.asamandrummeth.com
4/06
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Paul Goldberg
Recorded (drums & perc.) on LA session great Peggi Blu's new CD "Livin on Love", which went to #1 in Europe. It features Gerald Albright (Bass), Brandon Fields (Sax), Dave Loeb (Keys), Ted Perlman, & Grant Geissman (Guitars).
Played drums (in the big band scene) in Rob Reiner's new movie "Rumor has It", which features Kevin Costner & Jenifer Anniston.
Finished my second CD "Staircase to the Spirits", (recorded at Universal) which features LA greats... Matt Rohde (Keys), Rick Keller (Sax), & Derek Frank (Bass). CD release party (in LA) in the spring or summer.
Also writing, & producing "source music" (for TV & Film) with musician / engineer Mike Fennel (for Universal Publishing).
All the Best, Paul Goldberg
4/06
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Mike Bennett
What's up everyone! I just completed a new drum sample library with Roland and have been performing and recording in Los Angeles w/ jazz guitarist Joe Jewell, CuBop Records conguero Johnny Blas, jazz vocalist Chris Williams, jazz pianist Reed Gratz, smooth-jazz artists 2azz1, nuevo-flamenco guitarist Michael Ryan (w/ fellow Rhythm Tech endorser and personal hero/mentor Ron Powell) and many others.
I am also pleased to announce the opening of my brand new web site www.mikebennettdrums.com. Stop by and sign my mailing list!
Peace.
Mike Bennett
4/06
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Jeff Consi
As of now I have been updating my Drum Blog with articles on drummers, drum DVDs, and drumming technique:
www.jeffconsi.com
I was on Good Morning Australia a few months back, doing corporate gigs and playing regularly with an RnB band called KPS Jam. I have been laying low, recording with a couple of Australian acts otherwise.
4/06
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John Ferraro
... I am touring this year with Linda Ronstadt. Also working in the studio. Recent stuff was Nancy Sinatra Xmas album, Cold Case TV show, cartoon show "Eloise " and Motorola commercials and IBM ...
www.johnferraro.net
4/06
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Eddie Drayton
... I recently did a great gig at Antonio Banderas'sand Melonie Griffiths house,and performed with Ricky Martin, Antonio, Panelopie Ann Cruz and others ...
4/06
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Fausto Cuevas
... Jan. 24th performed w/ Jamie Foxx on the Tonight Show w/ Jey Leno. Feb.7th performed w/ Jamie Foxx on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Jan. 25th and 27th Jamie Foxx NBC Special aired on National T.V. w/ Special Guest Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Common, and The Game...
Ciao Bella
2/06
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Alvino Bennett
Hello every1,
Here's hoping that every1 is doing good. As of yesterday, Feb.1 2006, I'm resuming my drum duties with The Dave Mason Band again. We're all xcited and r' ready 2 go out and kick some serious ASS this year. As u' may know, Dave is always touring, so if I come 2 ur town ... come out and witness some serious music and musicianship...
Dave's web site: www.theedavemason.com
thanx once again,
Alvino M. Bennett
2/06
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Rafael Padilla
... As far as my most recent work, i recorded on Joe Cocker's last record, Anita Baker's new Xmas CD, John Mellencamp, Michael Buble, Celine Dion's most recent c.d., Chris Isaak's last record and the PBS DVD, Josh Groban. Last week i played on a MTV unplugged (DVD) here in LA at the Pantages Theater for a brand new group from Mexico called "RBD", they are suppose to be like the new Latin version of the spice girls, they are huge, the DVD comes out next month.
I played on Andrea Bocelli's new record that just came out yesterday (check it out, it's really good), also in Dec. did Bocelli's live DVD from Lake las Vegas with Producer David Foster, that comes out in March.
I will be touring with Chris Isaak this summer. Until then i will be doing sessions and also writing in my home studio, i got a few songs placed on the Veronica Mars series.
Take Care!
rafa padilla
2/06
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Billy Nychay
I will be on tour wih KICKING K8 through June, our dates are listed here www.myspace.com/kickingk8
we have been on part of the Jager Music Tour with Disturbed, we'll be in Phoenix with them again Mar 3rd @ The Marquee Theatre
Bill Nychay
2/06
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