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...]
The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town
The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town #1 on iTunes. … [Read more...]
Booker T.’s Influence on Bob Dylan’s Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Cool story about Booker T’s influence and bass playing on Bob Dylan’s Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door from this interview in 2012. Songwriter, producer and musician Booker T. Jones makes his first appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live in on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. From his early work as one of the architects of the soul sound at Stax Records to the iconic tunes he cut with Booker T. & The MG's to his production work with legends like Bill Withers and Willie Nelson, it's difficult to overstate the impact Jones has had on American music. During his Mountain … [Read more...]
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