PAT METHENY SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP UPDATE (August 2, 2012) Two weeks ago the National Guitar Workshop filed for bankruptcy, and cancelled all their workshops. Pat decided he wanted to do everything in his power to make the workshop happen. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that the Pat Metheny Su...

Tony looks pretty pissed at that slipping hi-hat stand.

I loved this band. I think I saw them live about 5 or 6 times. Always a joy to behold.

Erskine rules!!!

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Or better yet, I'm going to try working on this (at 12:04):


Is that what you were referring to John?

That's the perfect way to describe it: "auto pilot rim-shot syndrome"

I didn't really realize I was doing it until listening back to a bunch of recent recordings. I'll definitely be more aware going forward.

Must have been all that Bruford worship when I was younger....

Where do you have them on your kit for quick access? I hate having them lay on the floor tom or bass drum. Does anyone make a stand or something that makes them easily accessible in the open position?

You didn't already know that? He used to always talk about it with Carson. Here's something I only learned yesterday though... Antonio Sanchez used to be a serious gymnast! http://antoniosanchez.net/photos/full/travels-64.jpg http://antoniosanchez.net/photos/full/travels-49.jpg http://antoniosanchez...

Acoustically, rim shots seem to sound great, but when I'm playing a mellower groove (either softer dynamic or slower tempo for example), I think avoiding the rim may work better for the microphone and recording.

That's great. It's amazing when you can get musicians to collaborate and work together. You can get so much done.