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Ryan Hoyle

Hello Hello!

I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Holidays and also share with you a few of the exciting things that are happening:

Collective Soul's "Hollywood" video is being featured on TV Commercials for American Idol on Fox.
http://www.ryanhoyle.com/videos/collective_soul_american_idol.mp4

I'm currently featured on Classic Drummer Magazine's new online blog!
http://classicdrummer.com/blog/?p=65

Collective Soul's new single, All That I Know was showcased on the Nov. 15th episode of ABC's hit show, Womenís Murder Club.

Collective Soul is the Artist of the Month for December 2007 on MSN.com.

Here is the link to the Windows Media Guide spotlight. This garners 40 million unique visitors per month will feature music videos, behind the scenes footage, and more.
http://www.windowsmedia.com/mediaguide/ArtistSpotlight

Touring in December:

- We will be headlining XRT Radio's New Years Eve bash in Chicago this year. This will be televised regionally on CBS.

- On January 2nd, we will play the Orange Bowl Fan Festival in Miami, FL

Sessions in January:

- On January 3rd-6th, I will by flying to Boston to record with super-producer, Anthony J. Resta for three days.

- On January 7th-10th, I will be flying to Atlanta to begin recording new material with Collective Soul.

Other things to look forward to:

- I have been recording like crazy here in LA! Please do keep and eye out on the following page for new mixes as I will update this frequently.
http://www.ryanhoyle.com/media.html

- I have recently been interviewed by Jeb Wright for an article on ClassicRockRevisited.com. This should be released any day now.

- I have recently been interviewed by Gail Worley for a Modern Drummer Magazine article due to be released in early spring '08.

- We will be performing on both Craig Fergusson and Ellen as soon as the writers strike has reached a resolution hopefully early next year.

Again, I hope that you have the best Holiday season ever. See you soon!!!

-Ryan

www.ryanhoyle.com

12/07

Julio Figueroa

... And by the way, if you like Christmas specials check out Rick Warren's Christmas special on the Fox News channel to be broadcasted worldwide today december 24 at 6 and 9 PM pacific time / 9 PM and 12 AM eastern time and also tomorrow dec 25 at 3 and 11 AM pacific time / 6 AM and 2 PM eastern time..... I'm one of the musicians playing on it!

www.myspace.com/juliofigueroa
www.juliofigueroa.com

12/07

Gary Stanionis

So this last year was wonderful. To be a part of such a wonderful all-star line up of drum and percussion companies is a Blessing. I just finished the jazz fest. tour with Jaciem Joyner. He just won Debut Smooth Jazz Artist of the year and his album was top 10 on Billboard for 5 weeks. We are in the studio for his second release and I'm going to be all over this one and so will all of you. This second album is already creating a huge buzz in the industry and I will be doing national and regional touring in support of it. In other news.... Another artist I play with CG Ryche has just released his DVD : Echoes of Silence and it was picked up by PBS / KCET and can be seen on these channels for the next month or so ... I'm booking a tour to Lithuania for spring for my Jazz band Elements to play a few of their Jazz Festivals. 08' is looking BIGGER and BIGGER already...

Merry Christmas and thanks for all your love and support

Gary "Big Dog" Stanionis

www.elementslive.com

12/07

Wardell "Dellphonics" Pearson Jr

some recent pics 1 from a TV show i did that airs nationwide in january ...

Wardell "Dellphonics"Pearson Jr.
Vivian Green / Jazmine Sullivan / independent

12/07

Pat Petrillo

Hi Everyone,

This has been a crazy couple of months, but here's what's up lately:

PASIC

I had a great time at PASIC this year, seeing alot of great clinics and master classes and runnin' the exhibit room floor! Among the guests were the Drummers of Weather Report, hearing great stories from them all, and the clinics by Peter Erskine & Alex Acuna, Omar Hakim, and Ndugu Chancler. Dave Weckl was also great, and I had a super time hangin' at the Hudson booth and meeting alot of people. If you have never been to PASIC, I encourage you to join at www.pas.org. It's a great organization.

P4 Practice Pad is now Available Worldwide

Well, finally, my signature practice pad, the P4, is out on the market, and available at
www.patpetrillo.com

It has 4 different types of rubbers on the same side (no flipping), and 3 levels, so moving around it is like moving around the kit!. Once you play it, you'll never want to practice on a "standard" pad again. It's shipping worldwide now! (PayPal, MC, Visa, etc)

Master Classes

I did a series of Master Classes at Just Drums in Midlothian, Va. The classes were well attended and everyone did real great! I hope to be back there soon.

Groovallegiance Recording Sessions

We've been in rehearsals for months, and finally, we went into Studio Crash in Philly Dec 2-6, and laid down the tracks for what will be an exciting CD / Multi Media project! The band consists of : Gary Grainger on Bass, Chieli Minucci on Guitar, Chris Fischer on Keyboards

... All I can say is that it is a diverse project, reflecting all of my influences as a drummer / musician. For more details on the mixing etc, visit my blog at
www.myspace.com/patpetrillo

New Book!

I have a new book out called "The Roots of Groove: R&B / Soul & Contemporary Funk Styles for the Drums" from The Drummers Collective Series. It covers foundational groove styles into some contemporary funk grooves, all with a play along CD! You can order it here, and support a great drum shop, Just Drums Online

"Hands, Grooves, & Fills" Worldwide!

Thanks to many of you for your emails about "H,G&F", as it is doing well around the globe. A UK clinic tour is in the works! Look for the next issue of Modern Drummer for a review, and a new excerpt from the Book, with clips from the DVD

... Well, that's about all for now, so I would like to wish you all Peace, Love, and Happiness this Holiday Season. Merry Christmas, and I hope 2008 is a great one for you and your families!

God Bless,
Pat

www.patpetrillo.com

12/07

Taku Hirano

... with these Bette Midler rehearsals. I am currently in NYC rehearsing for 3 weeks, then head back for production rehearsals on 12/15 over at Sony Studios. Then right around NAMM time, we move to Vegas to the actual stage over at Ceasar's Palace...

http://www.takuhirano.com
http://www.myspace.com/takuhirano

11/07

Tyger MacNeal

... Just finished a week long session and the favorite shaker for over - dubs was the "canz light & zesty".

Another busy december with Jose Feliciano coming up...

Peace, Tyger.

11/07

David Leach

i'd like to wish you all a happy holiday season! and in the spirit of giving, i've been given the opportunity to be a member of the house band for a new spanish language late night talk show called "Mas Vale Tarde". it will air on Telemundo on thursday nights at 11:30. this show will be in the tradition of current late night shows, but geared to spanish speaking and bilingual persons. if you are late owls, please stay up and watch. if you can't stay up, set your recorders and watch me and our gear work! thank you for your continued support!

dl

www.davidleachmusic.net

11/07

Daniel de los Reyes

DrumJungle's Daniel De Los Reyes Performs with Sheryl Crow

(Las Vegas, NV) DrumJungle frontman and internationally renowned percussionist Daniel de los Reyes took the stage at Caesar's Palace recently playing percussion for the ever popular Sheryl Crow as she performed the single "Gasoline" from her upcoming "Detours" CD - in stores February 2008. Daniel's performance aired November 19th on Ellen Degeneres' much anticipated TBS variety special titled Ellen's Really Big Show with Sheryl's live rendition of "Gasoline" bringing the Caesar's Palace packed house to their feet for the grand finale.

To view the entire Sheryl Crow "Gasoline" song performance on YouTube now, click here

www.drumjungle.com

11/07

Janelle Burdell

... Yes, PASIC was a blast! So good to see everyone again! After 5 years on the road...

Oh yea-- here are the pics from the set up of my last show. Unfortunately, there was not enough lighting under the stage for video! Yes, I was totally under stage in a plexi booth with video camera to conductor and headphones to hear audio cues from conductor.

The RT Gig Trays are great!

You can see...being able to have multi layers to set brushes ready to play and other stix is very cool.

The tray below almost fit the unit to transmit audio to booth perfectly! Damn cables! HaHa!

And...you see the transmitter clipped onto the back of top tray! Whee!

Now... how 'bout the creative use of RT attachment bracket and rod...?
Yes! Perfect, to hold towel and headphones!!!!!

... More to share. Yes, Lots of good stuff!
Enjoy your weekend!

11/07

Steve Williams

... I'm just reaching out to say hi and to let you know that I'm currently doing a Broadway show called the Three Mo Tenors which will run until Jan...

Take Care,
Steve WIlliams

11/07

Mike Bennett

Hey Pam! I wanted to let you know that some tunes from the new Hilary Duff DVD are now online at ATT&T's Blue Room! Check it out!

I am keeping busy in between tours w/ a lot of different artists on drums and percussion and also finishing my first book! Johnny Blas' new record also came out on CuBop last week and I will be playing w/ Olivea Watson on the New Music Weekly Awards this weekend but I think it will air next week. Thanks for everything and talk to you soon! Peace.

-Mike Bennett-
MySpace.com/MikeBennettMusic
MikeBennettDrums.com

11/07

Carlos Lopez

Hello all,

Looks like I'll be going on a little road trip again with "Dancing With The Stars" this winter. It's gonna be a 38-city tour across the US and Canada.

I've got my Rhythm Tech Pro Tambourines and extra RT goodies packed and ready to roll.

See you at a show!

Peace and blessings,

-Carlos

www.carloslopezdrums.com

11/07

Adam Culvey

Things with Tim Myers are well. We've been playing and recording a fair amount in LA. Some of our songs are featured in American Eagle retail stores starting this week. Lately we've been doing a lot of showcases, and Tim has started a good relationship with Capitol Records... fingers crossed : )

Also, Sarah Kelly is presently recording her new album, due out in the spring. The release will hopefully conjure up some international touring and maybe even another Grammy nom! again, fingers crossed : )

Now to the interesting stuff. I've used my Laptop at a few live shows! It was great.

www.myspace.com/adamculvey

11/07

Ndugu Chancler & Jeffrey Suttles

Jeffery Suttles and I are going to Hong Kong with Danny Summer. I am playing Drums and Percussion and taking my Tambourine.

09/07

Fausto Cuevas

Hey Yall,

Here’s a quick update of what I’ve been up to these days. In May of 2007 I was on tour with Disney’s High School Musical throughout Mexico and South America. In July 2007 I was on tour in the Boston Area with Gonzalo Grau y La Clave Secreta. In the south end of Boston we played a concert for the Tito Puente concert series and performed at the Lowell Folk Music Festival. Currently I’m touring with Stevie Wonder for his 2007 U.S. tour. Hope all is well with yall and hope to see you at a show sometime soon.

Peace & Much Love

Fausto Cuevas III

a.k.a F.C.3

www.FaustoCuevas.com

09/07

Andres Patrick Forero

I'm at the airport going to Mexico then for a clinic at the University Mexico City and two nights at the jazz Mecca. Then back home to record a new cd with Luis Bonilla and William Cepeda then to prepare for my opening on Broadway at the Richard Rogers Theatre for In The Heights

www.patforero.com

09/07

Shannon Ford

Hope all is well. I'm here in Seattle working on a show called "Lone Star Love" that is headed to Broadway this fall. It's an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Merry Wives Of Windsor" set in the old west. The music is cool and the cast is amazing, with Randy Quaid playing Falstaff...

09/07

Chad A Wright

... we just got back home from doing Corbin Bleu's tour... what a great tour...

09/07

Marcus Miller

August was full of fun. Lula’s dancers and my band rocked the Lincoln Center festival in NYC. Thanks to all who joined me in workshops from Pasadena to Palos Verdes; Newport Beach to Venice Beach; Montebello to Arcadia. For those who joined us at the Kidspace museum and African Marketplace, thank you.

www.marcusmillerdrums.com

09/07

Gary Stanionis

... I'm in the middle of the Jazz Festival Tour. It's great! Jaciem's CD went to 10 on the Bilboard charts ...

09/07

Ryan Hoyle

Hello Everybody,

Just a little update for you...

We will be playing our new single "Hollywood" tonight (8-31-07) on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"!!! Click here for an article by the LA times about the inspiration behind this song:

Our new album entitled "Afterwords" was released last Tuesday August 28th and is being sold exclusively at Target and iTunes. Here is link to an article from Billboard.com about this deal.

The album is currently at #5 on "Top Albums" and #3 on "Top Rock Albums" on the iTunes home page.

I am also very excited to share our new video with you... please click below to check it out:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bt6DV2gvwzc

Lastly, on the touring front, we have been out with the Counting Crows for the last two months playing minor-league baseball stadiums. We have one more show left on that tour and will immediately start a second leg with the band Live.

Please tune in tonight and don't forget to check out our touring schedule at the freshly remodeled www.collectivesoul.com to see when we will be playing near you...

Love,

Ryan

www.ryanhoyle.com

08/07

Mike Bennett

I’m checking in from Concord, CA where I am enjoying a day off on the Hilary Duff Dignity North American Tour. Things are going great and I am having an awesome time out here. It’s been a real pleasure performing w/ Hilary and an amazing band night after night. We will be in L.A. next week so I am looking forward to going home and playing for my hometown friends. We have some exciting events coming up w/ Hilary soon so please keep checking my calendar for updates. I also have gotten my myspace photos section “somewhat” organized so please stop by and check them out. I will have new photos and updates to my homepage within the next week so please stop by there as well.

... I am planning some clinics for Sept./ Oct. so please drop me a line if you would like to see me in your town! Also check out a recent blog I did for Modern Drummer at www.moderndrummer.com/viewfullnews/300001032.

HilaryDuff.com has also just put up the band page at www.hilaryduff.com/portal/music/band.asp so stop by and check out my family on the road and visit their websites and give them some love! Some very exciting things are developing and I can’t wait to share it with you all soon. Thanks for the support and I hope to see everyone in the near future. Peace.

-Mike Bennett-
www.myspace.com/MikeBennettMusic
www.MikeBennettDrums.com

08/07

David Leach

What I’ve Been Up To

I started the year working with singer \ songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter, on December 30 and 31 in Los Angeles and San Diego. January also saw me working with Lucy Lawless (Zena the Warrior Princess). I also traveled with Donavon to Japan in February and Europe in March. I’ve been traveling a lot with The Al McKay Allstars. We’ve been all over Europe, most recently returning from Italy. I’ve been doing spot dates with The Emotions, most recently at The Sunset Junction Street Fair. And I’ve also played the same venue and the same date with Deniece Williams. I’ve done some local dates and Japan dates with singer / songwriter Chris Pierce. I’ll be at the Montery Jazz Festival in September with Vocalist Lynne Fiddmont...

www.davidleachmusic.net

08/07

Paul Alexander Gonzalez

Greetings to all,

I hope all is well with everyone. I just returned from my trip to Texas, and I am very pleased to announce that the Drumline / Percussion clinics I gave at Rivera HS went extremely well. The students were all eager to learn, and were extremely advanced for their age.

I am also very pleased to let you all know, that I will be working with the Drumline and Front Ensemble again - composing their competitve music for their Indoor Percussion Shows this winter. I will be working very close with their Perc. Instructor - Armando Medrano... our goal is to get these kids to WGI Indoor Percussion National Finals.

www.PaulyRhythm.com
www.MySpace.com/PaulyRhythm

08/07

Samuel Dinkins

Greetings to You All

On Tuesday, August 21, 2007; I was one of the presenters for the Houston Independent School Districts (HISD) Fine Arts Mini-Conference. The conference was for the 600 plus Elementary and Secondary Fine Arts Teachers and Coordinators in the district. It took place at Westbury High School in HISD's southwest region. I presented my Teacher in-service presentation, "Music & Math: A Rhythmic Pair." The presentations focus is on the relationship between music notation & reading; small percussion instruments and mathematics. The Teachers had a chance to learn my method for using small percussion instruments and mathematics in their classes. Enhanced by a 45 plus page Power Point presentation, the Teachers experienced creating rhythms, writing music, and its relationship to math.

The highlight of the presentation was their hands-on use of the small percussion instruments from the companies whose products I endorse. The Teachers had the following instruments to play the many rhythmic examples: ... Canz shakers by Rhythm Tech ...

The presentation began with my performance of the song "This is how we count our Notes" written by S. Dinkins, III. This composition breaks down the music note values from the whole note thru the sixteen notes; and it uses the following instrumentation: 2 LP compact Congas; 2 LP Gajate Brackets with DW Pedals; and, Rhythm Tech tambourine on the left foot and the LP Jam Block low pitch Red on the right; accompanied with singing and hand claps.

The event was a huge success that I am still getting feed back from it, request for the Power Point presentation, and the schools desire for all of the instruments that the Teachers performed with for their classes. Also, the Teachers had access to the NAMM brochures and pamphlets from the "Support Music.com" and "Wanna Play" campaign.

Thank you to all the companies for the instruments and resources that have become an integral part of all that I do with Music Education, Performance & Entertainment.

www.dinkydrum.com

08/07

Paul Goldberg

recently recorded or performed on ....

Girlfriends, Desperate Housewives (in Zach's band), Boston Legal (featuring Carl Reiner on vocals), Cavemen pilot, VH1's Vinyl Justice, Good Morning America, the new film "Forgetting Sara Marshall" (for Universal Pictures).

Paul was recently the drummer / percussionist for LA's "Chromolume Theater Company," playing the re-creation of the Broadway show "City of Angels." He is currently playing drums / percussion for Chromolume's re-creation of the Broadway show "Merrily We Roll Along" (music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim) which runs through the summer. (I'm using "Rhythm Tech" percussion, and "Gretsch Drums" exclusively.) And a new Disney pilot called "Eli Stone".

"All the Best Always" to my drumming brothers, Paul Goldberg

07/07

Scot Little Bihlman

... down at Cherokee putting percussion on what is going to be one of the songs for the movie that Pink is going to sing. Yes! I am going to be filming aug. 12-13-14th in New Mexico with Amy Smart. The movie is called Love and Dancing, and we have 11 songs from our up coming cd in it. I am going to be playing drums and percussion, along with some dialog .... Hope all is well!..................... PEACE OUT............... SCOT

www.bihlmanbros.com

07/07

Taku Hirano

... I have been keeping busy this summer producing a rock project out of Japan, and now it looks like I will begin production on a project out of Hong Kong.

... I will be taking on the Bette Midler gig. She will be taking Celine Dion's place at Caesar's Palace ... We start rehearsals with Bette in NYC this fall.

... now I am getting my feet wet in the production world and getting to stay at home for the first summer in at least five years!

Anyway, just thought I would update you on what I have going on. Hope all is well with you!

Taku

http://www.takuhirano.com
http://www.myspace.com/takuhirano

07/07

Ryan Hoyle

Hey Everybody, Just a little update to let you know about some of the new and exciting things that are around the corner.

- On May 16th, 2007 Paul Rodgers released his first solo DVD / CD on the Eagle Rock label. The DVD was shot in Glasgow, Scotland on October 13th at the Clyde Auditorium. The sold out concert was the last in a series of 8 sold out UK concert dates. The band on the DVD includes Heart member Howard Leese and 17 year old Kurtis Dengler on guitars, bassist Lynn Sorensen and Ryan Hoyle from "Collective Soul" on drums...

- We have officially wrapped up the production of Collective Soul's 7th studio album entitled "Afterwords". The album features eleven new tracks including the new single "Hollywood". "Hollywood" is currently in full rotation on many stations around the country and has just charted on both Triple A and Hot AC formats. The release date for the album is set for August 28th, 2007...

Here is a link to a recent Billboard review

- We are very busy this week filming the video for 'Hollywood". We have decided to distribute the new album exclusively through Target. This video will play non-stop in Target stores around the country as well as on VH1, MTV, and Much Music.

- It's time yet again to fire up the engines and tour! Currently, we have confirmed a total of around 80 shows from July 1 through October 20th. This will be a combination of festivals, The Triple Play Tour, and a duel headlining tour with the band 'Live". The Triple Play tour features "Counting Crows", "Live", and "Collective Soul" and will be at Minor League baseball stadiums around the country.

www.ryanhoyle.com

07/07

Kurt Rasmussen

... I just signed with Cirque for my ninth year! I start back teaching at UNLV for my fourth year. They added another class for me ... The new class will be Percussion Studio Techniques ...

07/07

Jon Mattox

Things have been a bit crazy for me the past 6 months. My wife and I had our first baby, Jasper, back in January. He’s amazing. I wanted to get in touch with you and let you know that the RythmTech instruments that I have are a part of my percussive arsenal at my studio, and I use them all the time.

... I’m doing a lot of film / tv work, and have had my music licensed for the following movie trailers: Hostel 2, Deja Vu, Zorro 2, Outlaw, XXX State of the Union, Domino, Catch a Fire, Behind Enemy Lines 2, and TNMT. I’ve licensed my music to television promos and advertising too: The Closer, TNT, TAG Heuer, & Vogue ...

www.jonmattox.com

07/07

Erez Ginat

Mike (Bennett) and I are in production rehearsals mode and we're leaving town on the 26th to start our world tour! The show is slammin! and the music is even more... :)

www.myspace.com/rizroz

07/07

Gary"Big Dog"Stanionis

Hey everyone I was just thinking about how this year has been and it's just amazing the things that are happening. I want to thank all of you for your continued support. You are all truly friends and family. I've got some tour plans in the works for early 08'. A 2 mo. national tour and a tour to Japan and Brasil with C.G. Ryche. I'm currently on the Jazz Festival Tour on Percussion with Jaciem Joyner, his album just came out this past May and is already # 17 on the Billboard Charts also I'm putting together a clinic package to go out with my quartet to educate on musicianship rather than just chops (I think this is lacking in clinics) ...

www.myspace.com/garystanionis

07/07

Bruce Aitken

Bruce Aitken and Rod Coombes Rock Stanfest

We played to a full house... there were no empty seats and standing room only.

Rod is the drummer with the english band The Strawbs who had a huge #1 hit in the 70's with a tune called "I'm Part Of The Union". Prior to that he was a founder member of the Jeff Beck Group which included Rod Stewart (v) Ronnie Wood ( Stones) (bg) and Rod on drums. He also played for legendery English band Juicy Lucy. After that he joined Stealers Wheel with Jerry Rafferty and played on the hit single "Stuck In The Middle With You". Then when the Wheelers broke up he got the call to join the Strawbs with whom he has been with ever since. Rod is a clinician and a session musician who has played for the cream of Englands finest musicians and singers, it was an honour and a pleasure to perform with him. We had a ball. Steve Wilton joined us on stage for the jam finale... we got an incrediblle reception from the crowd... signed autographs... and had fun... that's what it's all about. I hope I get invited back to Stanfest.

www.bruceaitken.net

07/07

Mike Bennett

... I am at Center Staging in Burbank everyday this week rehearsing in Studio 8 ... Carlos is next door with Dancing w/ The Stars so it's been fun having a friend around in other bands....... I am doing those 2 TV dates this month and we will be doing a tune where I will be using the Ribbon Crashers a lot ... No LA dates right now unitl we come around on tour in August. All east coast and Canada. Still keeping busy at night around town as well doing gigs and sessions on both drums and percussion. Saw Ron Powell at a workshop today and did some playing & hanging w/ him ...

www.mikebennettdrums.com

06/07

Erez Ginat

Hey Guys -

I just got back from Toronto, playing at the Much Music Awards. Here's a link to our performance...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oksacnsANz8

www.myspace.com/rizroz

06/07

Ray McNamara

I am doing 3 summer camps and will be using lots of rhythm tech gear...

I lost my 2 CDs of Spence's "Turn It Up" ... I use them all the time in my teaching. Listen for the Rhythm Tech tamborines on the new Robin Williams movie "License to Wed" out this summer. That's it for now,..

06/07

Bobby Borg

In addition to putting out my revision to the Musician's Handook: A Practical Guide To Understanding The Music Business (Billboard Books), I am putting out my drum exercise book titled Rudimental Combinations. More info can be retrieved at www.bobbyborg.com

06/07

Janelle Burdell

... Since landing a year ago from the road - -been busy creating and launching programs everywhere including being added to Duquesne U.'s Music Therapy Dept. where I have been asked to create a two tier certificate program to bring drumming into the Music Therapy at the College Degree Level! About time eh? This is rad and seriously points to the direction of things to come. I believe there are many ways we are about to discover to bring more to all!

Also launched several "at risk" youth programs where they documented my work and research! It was a great success and other programs and funding are in the works! ...

This week, I am heading to teach Teen Girl Rock and Roll Camps at the Institute for the Musical Arts for 2 months! (3 hours from NYC or 1.5 from Boston and across street from state park with lake to kayak! ...

www.janelleburdell.com

06/07

Gary"Big Dog"Stanionis

Hey Drum Family,

T.R.A.P. was amazing as always, we played our hearts out and so did the kids. I'm sure we raised a good amount of $$$$$ for this wonderful cause. If you're not familiar go to www.traponline.com and find out.

I personaly want to thank you all for your support and donations for this cause. It makes a difference in peoples lives and isn't that what life is about. I love and appreciate all of you. Big things are coming, the DVD is almost done, we have a tour to Brazil and Japan being booked and after that a 2 month tour so stay tuned...

www.myspace.com/garystanionis

06/07

Michael Baker

I have been doing quite a bit of producing , and writing..mostly in Italy also i started picking up some Clinic work as well,..

05/07

Jake Jacobs

Updates:

Currently recording music for :

Paramount Domestic TV
1. Dr Phil
2. The Insider
3. Entertainment Tonight
4. Rachael Ray
5. Real TV (currently not in production)

Telepictures
7.Extra
8.Ellen
9.Tyra
9.Elimidate
11.Judge Mathis
12.Celebrity Justice

ESPN SPorts
Bob Malone (Delta Moon Recording Artist)
Josh Nelson
Bob Parr
Michelle Citrin
Amy Englehart (The Bobs)
Craig Taubman
Incendio
Leonard Nimoy
Mare Willingham
Peter Yarbow (Peter, Paul & Mary)
The Limelighters
Theo Bikel
Michelle Lee
Modernaires
Karen Nash
Tom Scott
Christy Jackson
Danny Brant
Myron Barnett
Morchechai Ben David
Avram Fried
Bruce Adler
Fred Travelina
Yehuda Glantz
Ron Eliron
Movie Guide Awards 2005, 2006, 2007

www.spankyourdrum.com

6/07

Gary"Big Dog" Stanionis

Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm proud to anounce the launch of Elements web page. It went up today and is beautiful! Bart Welt my Tech, Friend and web master did a wonderful Job on this site. Please go check it out...

www.elementslive.com

05/07

Steve Smith

Hi everyone!

... excited to announce that Vitalization, the new album from Vital Information, will be available in drum shops, music stores, and Web site on June 5, 2007!

Click here to read the extended, undedited liner notes and watch a preview video by Vinny Valentino! You can also hear two sample medleys by clicking the blue MySpace logo in the left column of the page!

Jazz Legacy Featured on New DVD!

Hudson Music has released the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival DVD! Featuring more than 12 hours of performances, exclusive interviews and extensive educational material, you won't want to miss the incredible performance by Steve Smith's Jazz Legacy.

Click here for ordering information and preview clips!

Steve to Teach/Perform at Drum Fantasy Camp!

No matter what level you have reached as a drummer - if you have ever dreamed of learning from Steve Smith...this is your chance. Steve will join Dave Weckl, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, and another drummer for a weekend of clinics, master classes, and performances at drumFantasy.07, August 17-21 at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

Click here to learn more and sign up. But hurry! Space is limited to keep this event intimate.

www.vitalinformation.com

05/07

Vanessa Brown

What a wonderful sight!... All the dancers had the new Rhythmtech Tambourines in their hands as props for a special performance of "Steppin' To The Bad Side" from DREAMGIRLS on "Dancing With The Stars" Tuesday night, April 24th. Their routine with the tambourines was reinforced (for sound) by me and Luis Conte on our Rhythm Tech Tambourines...

05/07

Scott Crago

Finishing new Eagles record to be released this year. Constantly on the road with Don Henley Band or The Glenn Frey / Joe Walsh band in between Eagles tours.

05/07

Mike Smith

Recently played a couple of episodes on Studio 60 TV Show. One w/ Natalie Cole & the other was a Rock / Soul band featured on the show. Recorded a "live" DVD project shot at 3rd Encore Studios w/ Drummer-Producer... Larry Washington & scheduled to go into the studio w/ him to record songs & do some "sweetening" on some songs that were included on the DVD project.

I'm also scheduled to record about 7 or more songs on a new project with famed Producer, Jerry Peters. He has written numerous hits for such Artists as...The Emotions, James Ingram, Friends of Distinction, Jerry Butler & the list goes on & on. I've worked on several of his productions thus far. The gigs around town are still goin on as well.

All is well... life is good, work is good, health is good.

www.mikesmithpercussionist.com

05/07

Dave Beyer

Just got back in town from Trinidad (on tour w/ Christopher Cross) and we leave tonight for Thailand...

05/07

Carlos Lopez

Well hello there! I wanted to let you know that I'll be going back out on the road this summer with 'Dancing With The Stars'. We're looking at 30-cities 7 weeks across the US and Canada. It kicks off in June and I'm definitely taking my Rhythm Tech gear with me.

Thanks again for everything,
Carlos

www.carlitospalitos.com

05/07

Ami Molinelli

... On the front of what else is up I have given what seems like a million educational workshops this past semester on percussion, etc; my percussion curriculum in collaboration with the LA Philharmonic will be published in 2008; and I'm excited to get back into the studio this summer with my Brazilian-jazz quartet... we have acclaimed percussionist Michael Spiro producing, some great guests and I'm really excited about that.

Hope all is well,
Ami Molinelli

/www.amimo.com

05/07

Kalani

Founder and Program Director of Rhythm Gym - Drumming, Dance and Life Skills programs for Youth and Adults. www. rhythmgym.org.

Co-authored a new program for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America called "Music Makers." Sponsored by NAMM. Included many Drum Circle Music (DCM) activities into a guide for Club staff to help them introduce drumming into the clubs. Shows how to play instruments and run activities that any child can fully participate in.

Released a new Book / DVD / CD called West African Drum & Dance: A Yankadi-Macrou Celebration. Shows all drumming, Dance, Songs, and other elements that relate to Susu music from Guinea West Africa. Co-authored by Ryan M. Camara. (Alfred Publishing)

www.kalanimusic.com

05/07

Gary "Big Dog"Stanionis

Live DVD with world Renowned Pecussionist C.G. Ryche Released in summer 07'. Clinics around CA, Live/Studio Dates, Tour of Brazil and Japan in support of the DVD........

www.elementslive.com

05/07

Ernie Durawa

... ALMA will be presenting several lifetime achievement awards...

The honorees will include:

Tomas Ramirez

Ernie Durawa

Tony "Ham" Guerrero ...

05/07

Jason Sutter

Im going out on tour with Chris Cornell for his new solo record... this is a huge tour US, Europe, Japan plus lots of TV! ...

www.jasonsutter.com

04/07

Adam Culvey

I just found out that an artist that I play and record with got a song on Grey's Anatomy. His name is Tim Myers, and the song is called 'Momma's Boy'. It will air on May 3. Anyway, I am excited to tell you that, on that song, I tracked my #1 favorite shaker ever, the Rhythm Tech 5" Studio Shaker!

I have also recorded some drums and percussion for ABC lately, scheduled to air in the next couple of months. And the tambourine I have been using is a yellow 8" True Colors! I've been using my blue can shaker a fair amount, too, both live and in studio.

Also, I will be heading off to Europe this summer with Grammy nominated Sarah Kelly. I will be bringing my RT toys... and a bunch of Eggz to hand out to young drummers!

Thank you,
Adam Culvey

www.myspace.com/adamculvey

04/07

Paul Alexander Gonzalez

Hello Everybody,

I hope all is well. Lots of exciting stuff has been happening, so I wanted to send out an update and give you all the latest scoops:

Lonnie Jordan (new Album and Tour) : Lonnie Jordan (of WAR) is finishing up his newest solo album - "WAR Stories," and I was very honored to record drums on a 7min version of the WAR classic - "The World is A Ghetto." I am also very happy to announce that I have accepted an offer to tour with Lonnie... It was a big decision for me to make - I did have to resign from being Paulina Rubio's drummer, but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to play with one of my musical heroes I grew up listening to.

Lonnie's last solo album "Different Moods of Me" was released in 1978. Lonnie's new album "WAR Stories" is being released by Concord Records this July.

Virtual Drumline 2 : I am now endorsing "Virtual Drumline 2" - A marching battery and concert percussion sample library software program by Tapspace. I was very honored to have been approached to do this by Jim Casella - percussion composer / arranger and caption coordinator for The Cavaliers drum corps and Co-owner of Tapspace. You can check out my artist blurb at: www.tapspace.com/vdl2/VDLartists.html

The Music of Debussy : I have been hired to compose and arrange the Drumline and Pit Percussion music for Rivera High School's (Brownsville, TX) competitive Marching Show that features the impressionist composer Claude Debussy. The show is titled - "The Music of Debussy" and will consist of music from La Mer, Nocturnes II. Fetes, Petite Suite, and Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun. I am scheduled to do Drumline / Percussion clinics during their upcoming summer band camps.

Paul Alexander Gonzalez
www.PaulyRhythm.com
www.MySpace.com/PaulyRhythm

04/07

Pat Petrillo

Hello fellow drummers;

I just wanted to announce that I received notice that "Hands, Grooves, & Fills" is in the TOP 3 TOP SELLING DVD/BOOKS behind the new Mike Portnoy, and new Thomas Lang projects.

I am extremely happy and humbled by the achievement, and it has yet to reach Europe!...The new printing from Hal Leonard/Hudson will hit Europe and Australia this month (May).

On another front, I have begun a series of articles in Modern Drummer beginning next month, presenting excerpts from the Book, with Audio and Video clips on www.moderndrummer.com, so be on the lookout for that.

Also, I will be doing a series of clinics at Sam Ash stores around the country, so check the schedule at www.patpetrillo.com

I have put the wheels in motion on my new CD/educational product with a great band featuring Cheili Minucci on Guitar, Gary Grainger on Bass, and Chris Fischer on Keys. More on that soon... Until next time.

Thanks, and all the best!

--
Pat Petrillo

www.patpetrillo.com

04/07

Robert A. Bonora, Jr.

I'm percussionist for The Producers at the Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Tenured faculty, Community College of Southern Nevada - drumset, percussion, steel band, History of Rock Music. Tenured member, Las Vegas Philharmonic. Section percussion, asst. tympanist.

ccsn.edu/performingarts/music/bonora

04/07

Luis Conte

... just a short email te tell you that i love those rhythm tech tambs and shakers you got me, i have been using them on projects like, cd;'s (The Starting Line, Queen Latiffa, Travis Trit, Marc Antoine etc.) Movie soundtracks like Hairspray and Superbad) i just got finished recording with Bootsy Collins, Catfish Collins, Clyde Stubelfield, John "Jabo" Starks (James Browns drummers) and Lylle Workman, for a movie soundtrack and my rhythm techs are all over it!. ...

www.luisconte.com

03/07

Tre' Balfour

... Right now I'm over in the UK w/ (Michael) Bolton and we just came back from S. Africa...

03/07

Mike Bennett

Hey everybody! Sorry for the lack of updates but I promise to do better! Be on the lookout for updates to both MikeBennettDrums.com and MySpace.com/MikeBennettMusic within the coming weeks!

I have been really busy the past few months playing with artists such as The Estrada Brothers, Chris Williams, 2azz1, Benise and many others. I have also been enjoying doing some clinics around the west coast and I hope to be out there doing more in 2007.

NEWS
I am excited to announce that I’ll be playing percussion with pop sensation Hilary Duff in support of her new album Dignity in stores April 3. We will be on the road this summer in North America so keep an eye out for us in a town near you. We will also be doing a lot of TV the next few weeks so make sure to check your local listings for these upcoming performances:

March 26- Good Morning America
April 2- The Tonight Show
April 3- The Jimmy Kimmel Show
April 4- TeeNick
April 5- The Ellen Degeneres Show

Thanks as always for your support and make sure to check out my web page within the coming weeks for new pics, blogs, audio, video and more! Take care and I hope to see you out on the road this summer. Peace.

www.MikeBennettDrums.com

03/07

Adam Culvey

Touring with Grammy-nominated Sarah Kelly. We played in Sweden in January, February was full of Grammy related events, including a performance at Grammy Career Day at USC hosted by Mike Clink, as well as attending the Grammy ceremony. And in March, it was off to play 2 showcases at SXSW, in Austin, TX. The rest of march is touring the mid-west, then home to prepare for a European tour this summer. Other than drumming for Sarah Kelly, I am writing / recording / performing drums, percussion, flute and ukulele with Tim Myers and The Petting Zoo, and also on various sessions around town, including music for tv (CBS).

www.myspace.com/adamculvey

03/07

Chad Melchert

I am currently working with my own band "Dandy Little Orchestra" while Adam Gregory is in Nashville. The Dandy Little Orchestra is comprised of four members of the Adam Gregory Band. The funniest thing about the name is my Grandma used to say "you have a dandy little orchestra there Chad" even when I was playing very heavy music, now that's support. I have also kept a very busy session schedule and I look forward to more studio work over the next few months. In the next couple of months we are expecting a rigorous schedule to begin with Adam Gregory as well. And there are always freelance dates coming in to fill up my schedule. It's been a great couple of years and it's just getting better...

Ciao, for now.
Chad Melchert

www.adamgregory.com
www.myspace.com/chadmelchert

03/07

Tony Graci

Played drums on the Lastest Kiku Collins Record "Here with Me". Played on BET TV show with Audrey Martell. Recording the new GSX record

www.tonygraci.com

03/07

Marshall Kilpatric

Currently with Black Light Burns, fronted by Wes Borland. see Myspace blogs... The Esoteric's second record, Subverter, is out now via Prosthetic Records.

www.myspace.com/marshallkilpatric

03/07

Sean O'Rourke

Things are rocking in the Sugarland camp. We are going out on the Kenny Chesney stadium tour. We are headlining opener...

03/07

Chad A. Wright

hey guys... it's chad...

so, here's a little link of a gig i just did with Gladys Knight http://cbs4.com/topstories/local_story_076214419.html... we just got home from a 10-day world trek... yikes... you don't have to watch all of it... but, near the end, you're gonna wanna check out Gladys' new "Pips" (who would be Gloria Estefan, Pat Riley, Dwayne Wade and Shaquille O'Neal)... and Shaq lays out a "killer" note (literally) at the end of "Midnight Train to Georgia..." enjoy...

by the way, about to get the spring / summer kicked up with Keiko Matsui, Teena Marie, more Gladys, probably some more High School Musical (they're finishing up the details as we speak) and Bruce Hornsby...

oh, and about to go into the studio (within the next couple of weeks) to be one of the featured drummers in Bobby Brooks' 5-DVD set on all of his recording techniques that he's used over the 30-plus years as one of the most sought-after engineers in the business (Michael Jackson, Rick James, Teena Marie - and the list goes on and on...).

Thanks for everything... all the love, support, hangs... let's keep 'em coming... talk to you later on...

chad

03/07

Taku Hirano

Hello there! Just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I recently finished up the second leg of Lindsey Buckingham's "Under The Skin" tour. Walfredo Reyes, Jr. has taken my place, and they are out on the road as we speak for the third leg. Following Lindsey's tour, I went directly the following day to perform at the Superbowl with Stevie Nicks, followed by a run of concert dates with her.

I am currently in rehearsals with Stevie Nicks and have an upcoming run in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace followed by a performance on The Today Show on March 30th. This will be to promote the release of her new cd, "Crystal Visions: The Very Best of Stevie Nicks" (Reprise). On the cd/dvd set, there will be four live versions of her hits, recorded during the 2005-2006 "Gold Dust" U.S. and Australia tours, including performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Taku
www.takuhirano.com

03/07

Rich Redmond

Hey everyone! I am currently on the Rascal Flatts "Me and My Gang Tour 07" with Jason Aldean. We will do 70 dates with the Flatts... all arenas, major markets, 10-15,000 fans per night! It's a blast! We are also doing dates in between on a triple threat bill with Miranda Lambert and Deirks Bentley. That will be half arenas... fun stuff! Jason's debut record is now officially PLATINUM! It produced 3 top ten hits, a #1 single and 3 #1 videos. The new single from the second record is entitled "Johnny Cash". It is already at 'breaker' on the charts after just 2 weeks. The video was shot in the 'Neon Sign Graveyard' outside of Las Vegas. Very fun!!!!! We got rained on, I hung out with a beautiful model/actress and got to smash some cymbals in my cool leather jacket! Jason's new record will be entitled "Relentless" and will be released on May 29th! I performed all of the drums and percussion on this record as well... of course, I played lots of Rhythm Tech goodies!!! I recently had 3 days off from the road so I flew to Nashville for The Country Radio Seminar and played 2 shows with Lee Brice (Curb), a show with Brian Davis (BMG), and Catherine Britt (RCA). It was great to catch up with my friends at radio, as well as all of my session and touring friends. As of this moment, I am in Portland at The Rose Garden Arena. I've got a cold and a bit of an eye infection, but the show must go on and we will rock hard!! I also recently played on a project for Jenna Von Oye. She is a great singer songwriter who was also an actress on the show 'Blossom' for many seasons. Also played some percussive seasonings on some tracks for a cool new rock band called Sterling Y. Rogers Masson (Marilyn Manson) produced. Sessions with Deanna Johnston (Rockstar:INXS) are coming up as well. Loving life as usual!!!!!! C u soon,

Rich
www.richredmond.com
www.myspace.com/richredmond

03/07

Daniel de los Reyes

Daniel de los Reyes and his world-class DrumJungle percussion troupe traveled to the middle-eastern country of Oman recently to entertain over 500 of the most respected entrepreneurs and leaders from the world-renowned YPO (Young President’s Organization)...

www.drumjungle.com

03/07

Ray McNamara

... I am currently leading my own band The Calypso Pirates performing at schools and festivals in Socal. I am teaching part time at UCR and Fullerton College. In fact, I am performing and giving clinics at the annual Fullerton Jazz Festival this month... The Festival is the largest Jazz festival on the west coast for high school and college age musicians. Last year we had over 5000 students attend, not to mention the audience...

... I am currently recording for a new movie for Warner Brothers. "License to Wed" starring Robin Williams. So I will be tracking over the next 2 weeks...

03/06

Ryan Hoyle

Just another little update for you:

Rhythm Magazine has just released a Q&A feature in their March 2007 edition...

Also, Drummer Magazine has released a review of Collective Soul's DVD entitled "Home" in their February 2007 edition. This DVD was released in February 2006 in the US but was recently released in the UK... (Drummer is a UK publication that is distributed worldwide)...

Please do check it out and always stay in touch!

Love,
-Ryan

www.ryanhoyle.com

02/07

Steven Wolf

Hey-

I hope everyone's 2007 is going great so far...

I've been keeping busy as usual... a bunch of cool stuff going on...

Avril Lavigne's new single is out. It's called "Girlfriend". I played drums on it and did additional production. I also played drums and percussion and did additional production on several other cuts on her new record (coming spring 2007). I also played drums and percussion on her song "Keep Holding On", which was done for the film, "Eragon".

This isn't as "high profile" as most of the records I work on, but I'm very excited to be on guitar hero Stevie Salas's new album (I think it's only out overseas?). It's all power trios... The track I worked on has myself on drums, Jack Daley (Lenny Kravitz) on bass, and Stevie on guitar. There are some great drummers on the record, including: Brian Tichy (Billy Idol, Ozzy, etc), Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, GnR, etc), and Dave Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam). Dave Abbruzzese is playing his ass off!

I've worked with Britney Spears in the past, and people have been asking me if I know anything about what's going on with her now... I was actually slated to work on her upcoming record, but I have no idea what's up with that at this point... I'm assuming that things will settle down with her situation, and the record will begin again at some point this year...

Here's something different (for me anyway): I have an educational column in Jonathan Mover's new drum magazine, DRUMHEAD. My column is called "Digital Domain", and deals with all things related to electronic percussion.

ok...
gotta run...

best to you and yours!

-Wolf-

www.wolfedelic.com

02/07

Rich Redmond

Hey drummer pals and musician friends!!!!!!!

I hope everyone is as busy and rockin' as ever.... I am still touring with Jason and sessionizing / showcasing often. I am now adding clinics and educational seminars to the mix. I'll be hitting music stores, colleges, elemantary-high schools... doing clinics, masterclasses, private lessons, motivational stuff... even guest artist appearances with percussion ensembles. This will be the day before I hit markets and most of the time, the day of my performance with Jason. ...I will be hitting stuff like reading, rudiments, coordination, styles, incorporating percussion, transcribing, cheat charts, studio techniques, clicks and loops, positive thinking, goal setting, music business advice, etc. Thanks so much and I hope to run into you all very soon!
Cheers,

Rich
www.richredmond.com
www.myspace.com/richredmond

02/07

Mike Bennett

... I wanted to let you know that I just got hired as the percussionist with Hollywood Records recording artist Hilary Duff. I will be doing all of the various TV shows w/ her (Tonight Show, SNL, TRL, Ellen, etc.) in support of her new record as well as be on tour with her all summer in the states and over seas. I'm excited to be taking my Rhythm Tech gear with me! I'll keep you up to date as more info comes in. I hope you are well and thanks as always for everything. Talk to you real soon.

www.mikebennettdrums.com

02/07

Rafael Padilla

... i'll be going on tour with Chris Isaak again this April for a few months.

take care,
rafael p.

02/07

Matthew Burgess

This is just my annual artist update to let you know what I've been up to and how hard I've been working (breaking my arm patting myself on the back).

In all seriousness, I realize that you have plenty of artists to choose from who want to endorse your products. Thank you for working with me. I couldn't do what I do without you.

First of all the 2006 Numbers:
336 gigs
80 different artists (not counting "songwriter nights" where I play with a dozen different people).
31 different recording projects
It was my busiest year yet and 2007 is on mark to be even busier!

Artists that keep me working (My Top 5):
Amanda Williams (band leader)
Trent Jeffcoat (band leader)
Chelsea Lena (band leader)
Phoenix Mendoza
Shanna Crooks

The Artists that you've "heard of"
Big & Rich
Trent Tomlinson
Had a great Muzik Mafia jam with Matt Chamberlain
Sat in with Velvet Revolver
3 Doors Down

Tours:
Skyla Spencer (Guam, Japan, Singapore) - Tour Manager as well
Shanna Crooks - Cuba
Melody Guy - West Coast and at the Historic Ryman Auditorium
Amanda Williams - (SXSW Showcase)
Trent Jeffcoat
Tori Sparks
Trailer Choir

Recordings:
Ty Herndon
Aaron English
Amanda Williams
LOTS of demos

I just got off the phone with someone who wants to put a tour together and head off to China!

So I'm keeping busy.
I'm promoting your gear.
And I'm loving every minute of it. (Isn't that a Loverboy song?).

Anyway, thanks for your continued support.
I'm in the market for some new gear!
Any new products this year?

The Rhythm Tech gear I use the most is:
The Jingle Shake
The Trigger Triangle (although I continue to have problems with the mount) Can I get a new magnet from you?
The Skratcher (the instrument that changed my life)
DSM Quad Mount (I use it on EVERY gig)
The trick bag (my last tour did beat the crap out of it)...

If you're in Nashville you can almost always catch me at Bar Car on Monday nights with Amanda Williams and at Fuel on Thursdays with Phoenix Mendoza. Stop by and I'll buy you a beer!

Thanks for your continued support...

ding, crash, boom,
Matthew Burgess - The Percussionator
www.percussionator.com

02/07

Rich Redmond

Great to catch up with everyone at NAMM briefly!!!! Continuing on the Rascal Flatts "Me and My Gang" Tour tonight! The asked us (Jason Aldean) to be their ONLY opening act for 70 cities. This is a big one...that's an estimated audience of 1.5 million fans!!!!! C u soon,

Rich

www.richredmond.com
www.myspace.com/richredmond

02/07

Brendan Buckley

Hi everyone! How's it going? This is just a little update letting everyone know that I will be performing this Sunday night on the Grammy's with Shakira & Wyclef Jean...

thanks again for everything,
Brendan

PS - I'm also personally up for a Grammy for producing Fulano's "Individual" record, which is under the category of "Best Latin Pop Album" of the year.

www.brendanbuckley.com

02/07

Chris DeRosa

Just wanted to bring to your attention the April edition of Modern Drummer Magazine. The folks over there were kind enough to write a nice little feature about me and my equipment (on the last page) in the newest issue.

I want to thank all the wonderful companies who continue to support me, my art and career.

Sincerely,
Chris DeRosa

www.chrisderosa.com

02/07

Rick Latham

The year has certainly started with a bang and things are going well here in Sunny L.A. The annual Winter NAMM show was loads of fun and it was great to see many friends and fans from around the country as well as Europe, the UK, South America and Asia.

This month in the "Monthly Featured $1.00 Download" section you will find a Quicktime movie and PDF transcription of one of the groove solos from my 25th Anniversary DVD.

Just added to my current projects page is some cool new music from one of the great L.A. area artists that I also perform with, Jo Cuseo. "The Jo Cuseo Blues Project" is the premier offering from this Rockin and Soulful Blues guitar slinger. Be sure to check out the sound clips.

The Juice Newton "American Girl Tour" continues in 2007 with some rare local California dates as well as more Midwest and Eastern trips to follow.

I'll also be going to Europe and the UK this year for a few performances, clinics, master-classes and teaching. Please be sure to check my "Tour Dates" page on my site.

Keep it Funky,

Rick

www.ricklatham.com

02/07

Check out these moments from NAMM '07!

Maria Martinez

During the month of February (Black History Month), Maria performs numerous shows for the Los Angeles Jazz Society at several different Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) middle schools.

Maria is currently playing with Lisa Haley and the Zydekats. The All-star band, the Zydekats includes Lisa Haley, violin (Queen Ida); Skip Edwards, accordion / keyboards (Dwight Yoakam / Johnny Rivers); Chuck Alvarez, guitar (Tim Weisberg); Andy Anders, bass (Joe Simien), and Maria Martinez, drums (Barry White, Rita Coolidge, Angela Bofill). For more information go to www.bluefiddle.com

www.worldbeatrhythms.com

1/07

Sam Rodriguez

... I am also planning a DVD... As to the future, I continue doing some recording, live gigs with Aretha Franklin, Mary Wilson and other artists and doing clinics and workshops.

Regards,
Sam

1/07

Chris DeRosa

Chris recently went to China to perform several hugely successful concerts with the Lolita Jackson Quintet. These concerts are part of an ongoing cultural exchange hosted by the Two Cities gallery located in Shanghai, China. While Chris was there he was able to make a stop at the newly opened JZ school created to promote and educate the wonderful American art form Jazz. He was also fortunate enough to get a chance to fill in on drums with the JZ Clubs house band. This wonderful band “Five Below” hosts the most popular after hours jam session in all of Shanghai. As you can imagine it was a special treat for Chris.

Besides his live performance schedule Chris is also a busy session drummer. Currently he is finishing up the drum tracks for the Barbados band Kite and is proudly aligned with Sabian Cymbal, Vic Firth Drumsticks, RhythmTech Percussion, and Evans Drumheads.

To keep up to date on Chris's happenings please go to:
www.chrisderosa.com

Sincerely,
Chris DeRosa

1/07

Fausto Cuevas

I've been out touring with Disney's High School Musical, "The Concert" since November '06... It's a great show, whole lotta Drummin' goin' on!!! Will be out til Jan. 29th, check the itnerary on my website for upcoming shows... Later Ya'll...

www.faustocuevas.com

1/07

Kalani

My latest Podcast show of "In Rhythm" is now available here:

http://web.mac.com/kalanimusic/

Enjoy!

-Kalani

1/07

Andres Patrick Forero

... Right now I am so crazy with the NEW off Broadway show "In The Heights" that I am doing.

It is scheduled to hit Broadway with in the next few months.

All my best
Andres Patrick Forero

www.patforero.com

1/07

Chad Stewart

on tour in Europe w/ L.A. Guns...

1/07

Brian Kilgore

Brian Kilgore's work for 2006:

Movies:
Night At the Museum
Charlotte’s Web (song with Sarah McLachan and Dave Stewart)
Blood Diamond
The Bridge to Terabithia
Fred Claus
Superman Returns
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Payback (Director’s cut DVD)
Stripes
Little Man
You, Me and Dupree
Ice Age II short - Crazy for Nuts
The Martian Child
The Nativity Story
Next
Chicago 10

TV:
Family Guy (weekly)
American Dad (weekly)
The Path to 9/11
One Life to Live
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Jingles:
Staples, Land Rover. Coca Cola. Kashi. Visa. Mitsubishi (several percussion features - written by Stewart Copeland). Nissan Pathfinder, Hewlett Packard, NBA, ESPN, Verizon, Mountain Dew (with Stewart Copeland), Target, Xbox, Microsoft, Crème Savers, Gatorade, NCAA

Live:
Live Concert DVD with The Goo Goo Dolls
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Santana
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Kenny Loggins
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra with Mariza
Jeff Beal’s score to the movie Pollack

Misc:
Recorded intro to Faith Hill / Tim McGraw live tour
Disney Theme Parks (recorded music for various live shows)

1/07

Dan Greco

Motion Pictures - Dreamgirls, The Pursuit of Happiness, Meet The Robinsons, Night at the Museum, Unaccompanied Minors, The Good German, plus others

TV - What About Brian, 6 Degrees, Lost, American Dad, plus others.

1/07

Sandy Gennaro

I just finished 8 weeks as drummer/musical director for Bo Diddley.

During the show he comes back to the kit and we trade 4’s. I have a DST and RT cowbell mounted over my floor toms which he absolutely adored...

Cheers! Sandy Gennaro

www.sandygennaro.com

1/07

Wally Gator Watson

... 2006 was a wonderful year for me and I hope the same for you. Although I did suffer a mild heart attack in October of 06, I did manage to fully recover after a one week stay in the hospital and a weeks rest at home. This was followed by a two week tour with the Cab Calloway Orchestra to Rochester, NY, St. Louis MO. and San Diego California. Then a two week tour of Japan with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and a three week tour with Broadway Tony award winner, Lillias White. That tour took me to Orange County California, Miami Florida, and Greenbrier West Virginia.

Since I last wrote, I have gotten a new Web address. It is www.wally-gator-watson.com. Please feel free to visit and drop a line into my guestbook. It would do my heart good to hear from all of you.

My new projects for 2007 start on Jan. 8th. I go into the studio in New York City with my new group NuQ-Leus to record our first CD for the year. We will have some guest artists performing with us, including Ndugu Chancellor on percussion and drums, along with Stanley Banks, Bassist for the George Benson band amongst others.

Also on the calendar for 07 are appearances at the Sitka Jazz festival in Sitka Alaska, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow Idaho, and the JAH Jazz festival in Johannesburg South Africa.

Again, I wish you all the best and keep bouncing that wood because drums are the heart of the band.
Wally Gator Watson

www.wally-gator-watson.com

1/07