Happy to be alive. … [Read more...]
RIP Joe Porcaro
The great Jazz drummer and percussionist Joe Porcaro has passed away. Joe was the father of Toto cofounders, Steve, Jeff and Mike Porcaro, and an accomplished performer and instructor. Billboard writes of Joe's life: Over a decades-long career, Porcaro performed on scores of albums for the likes of Madonna, Boz Scaggs, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell and Barbra Streisand, and cut a string of records with Rosemary Clooney and Lalo Schifrin. Porcaro’s musical talents clearly rubbed off on his boys, who repaid their gifts by inviting their dad to guest on several of their albums in the ‘80s and … [Read more...]
Neil Peart Statue Closer to the Heart
It’s been a tough year for the drumming community as we lost another legend in Joe Porcaro this week and Neil Peart in January. The CBC's Mike Moore tells the story of Morgan MacDonald, a sculptor who has spent 1,000 hours creating a statue of Neil Peart. Moore writes: 1,000 hours of design could land Morgan MacDonald's statue in Peart's hometown A St. John's-based sculptor who has become well-known for works about Newfoundland and Labrador's history and culture has taken on a project rooted in something else: a lifetime of admiration for legendary drummer Neil Peart, who died earlier … [Read more...]
Dion and Samantha Fish: “What If I Told You”
Earlier this month Dion DiMucci (remember Dion and the Belmonts?) released Blues With Friends. Dion’s voice shines throughout, but it’s the soulful playing by Samantha Fish in "What If I Told You” that got me. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Max Weinberg (Bruce Springsteen Drummer) and Son Jay
Max Weinberg (Bruce Springsteen) and his son Jay Weinberg perform a mind-blowing duet at Guitar Center's 21st Annual Drum-Off Finals on January 8, 2010. … [Read more...]
Dave Brubeck Trio with Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond
Drummer Alan Dawson sets the foundation here in the Dave Brubeck Trio with Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond at the Newport Jazz Festival at Yankee Stadium, New York City, 7th July 1972. Dave Brubeck - piano; Alan Dawson - drums; Jack Six - bass; Paul Desmond - alto sax; Gerry Mulligan - baritone sax. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Remembrance
Drumline Battle | Army vs Air Force
Drumline battle between West Point and the United States Air Force Academy. The drumlines from West Point and USAFA battle it out before the annual football game between these two academies. … [Read more...]
Driving You into the Weekend: Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa & Eric Clapton - "Further On Up the Road” … [Read more...]
TGIF from Key West: Beer Can’t Fix
TGIF from Key West! … [Read more...]
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