Mike Keneally is an amazing and unique artist who writes music that satisfies both the casual listener as well as the geek drummer in me. He recently re-released some remastered versions of his early works that I initially bought because Toss Panos was on them. On both “Hat” and “Boil That Dust Speck” not only […]

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That’s right folks. Four news updates in one month. Little thing called 2007 and HOD is up in this. Get some. I’ve been listening a lot to Michael Landau’s new Live CD recently. It’s a fantastic recording of great tunes, amazing guitar playing, and some great drumming as well (Toss Panos, Gary Novak, and Ron […]

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Thanks to Apex Theory drummer Sammy J Watson for posting on the forums to let us know The Apex Theory has a new EP entitled “Lightpost” now available on iTunes. A sample as well as west coast dates (including the Sabian show at NAMM Friday night) are all on their Myspace page. Check them out […]

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Thanks to David Francis on the forums for pointing out David Garabaldi’s travel log which features a web log (blog) complete with photos and videos documenting his travels with Tower Of Power, as well as a clinic he gives at PASIC. Well worth checking out.

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It looks like streaming video is becoming common on the net recently thanks to sites like YouTube.com as well as Google Video. Currently there is a video gold mine for drummers on some of these sites. For example, a quick search for DCI yields some very cool Drum Corps videos. Currently there is a thread […]

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Someone was on the fourum asking about the now famous Blushda video. There were a lot of responses which prompts the question just how well known is the blushda video? A quick Google search shows the Blushda in Russia, and our own Klem (I think) spreading the Blush-Love here (in Danish?). Some German Love here. […]

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There’s a new promotional video over at Chick Corea.com showing the making of his upcoming CD entitled “The Ultimate Adventure”. The video shows Chick in the studio working with Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tom Brechtline, and others. Also newly released is the DVD Chick Corea Elektric Band: Live at Montreux 2004 which has over 2 […]

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I uploaded a video of a trio I’m in called “Altered”. This tune is a bit…different. A lot of different feels under the guitar solo with an interesting melody out. Check out the tune SINISTER right here. As usual Mac and PC versions of the latest Microsoft Media Player are available here. Feedback is welcome!

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Thanks to Eaglebeat for sharing this site here which has a working session list for the great Jeff Porcaro. It’s a good resource for those that are unaware of just how many tracks he is on. Atfer hearing him play, it’s no surprise.

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Thanks to Larry Del Rosso for sending me a link to a page that has 3 Jeff Watts Quicktime clips. Here is a link to the first, and the links to the 2nd and 3rd are under the clip itself. Good quality clips but only shot from one angle. Jeff Watts is THE MAN. Enjoy.

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