Steve Smith and Jojo Mayer duet at VF

[Rodge]

Speaking for me, it's not about being negative, it's just about taste, and SS have never been in my taste anyway, and I have a HUGE respect for his drumming skills, sure, but then it's just drums...

But maybe I should apply those words, "if you have nothing good to say then say nothing..."

In the same time it's a forum so...

[drumdawg]

As usual, I will try to not bite my tongue in half. I Will say I like that he's trying to incorporate some of the Indian culture into his playing. I think it's actually a great exercise to try and sing phrasing that other limbs are playing (singing while playing the double bass pattern was cool). I really love how loose Jo Jo is. His body language/motion keeps evolving along with the elite technique and and drumming ability that he already displays. Thanks for sharing....
Peace, Sammy J

[Paul Marangoni]

I wish these guys recorded and performed music with bands more often. I'd love to see Jojo live in a non-clinic gig.

As for Steve Smith, I just hope he gets rid of those black dots soon. And what is it with so many drummers playing with tiny toms (as in 8")? Get rid of those bongos and get some beefy toms!

I love Steve Smith's drum sound on the first two Vital Information records. Clear Ambassadors. Yum!

[langmick]

[Steve Holmes]

As with many things with Mike, I like the message, but not the presentation. It's a good message though!

[Paul Marangoni]

[Rodge]

As with many things with Mike, I like the message, but not the presentation. It's a good message though!

You don't want to hear what I think about that message...
Anyway !!!

[Kurtis]

I'm with you Sammy J.

[langmick]

There is some SICK live VI stuff on the DVD releases that doens't appear to be on youtube. SS is playing his ass off.

He probably hasn't played a real rock gig in 30 years.

[Patrick Tiglao]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6r_AzCzCHE

SS with JL Ponty pre-Journey.