According to this article on the Telegraph, one’s rhythmic ability is reflective of one’s intellect. ..”The rhythmic accuracy in brain activity that is observed when a person maintains a steady beat is also important to the problem-solving capacities measured with the intelligence tests.” Not like we didn’t know that already. I mean, all the drummer […]

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Drummerworld has the scoop on a new DVD from JoJo Mayer coming this July. It looks to be a refreshing combination of informative content with the kind of playing to be expected from this drum great. There are 4 clips to check out.

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Thanks to Peter Erskine for chiming in on the forums with some upcoming tour dates: (snip).. Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday, May 22 with my group The Lounge Art Ensemble, a horn trio featuring Bob Sheppard on saxophone and Dave Carpenter on bass. at Gilly’s Jazz Club on May 22 at 8 pm. Other club dates […]

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HOD’s own Andy Vermiglio is interviewed in a recent Mix Magazine article on hearing loss. Andy is an audiologist and senior research associate at the House Ear Institute and has started a topic on the forum for discussion. The article explains the nature of hearing loss, and suggests ways of getting tested as well as […]

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According to his web page, Vinnie has injured his hand and will not be playing the gig in L.A. tomorrow. Dave Weckl will be playing in his place.

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Well it would seem a hardy HELLO goes out to Mr. Peter Erskine for visiting the message board. It’s been known many industry people and musicians look in from time to time but never really respond or chime in, maybe others will follow and add from time to time. Thanks Peter for joining in!

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Michael Buble has a new cd produced by David Foster and features a slew of name players including Vinnie. The cd is self titled, Michael Buble. There is behind the scenes footage on the disc in Quicktime, not sure if there are shots of Vinnie in the studio though. The cd is in the swing […]

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A few things to check out so here goes: If you’ve never heard of Art Verdi make sure you check out ArtVerdi.com. Art has some excellent videos and teachings all for free on his site and is doing the community a great service through the web. Be sure to check out his left hand technique […]

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