General Discussion

Not My Ship, But Maybe A Tugboat

feeds@yuku.com (drumwild) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:13:25 GMT

I had an amazing gig yesterday with a big-name entertainer (on an impressive line-up) in a major venue.

Wrote about it here: http://drumwild.blogspot....g-with-fred-willard.html

Maybe my ship hasn't come in yet, but this is what I call a "tugboat." Who knows where it could go.

music addiction

feeds@yuku.com (CrusherDestroyer) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:49 GMT

Do you cats think it's possible to become psychology addicted to certain tunes, and if so, do you consider it something to watch out for, or something benign?

I began to realize today that when I'm not listening to Steely Dan, I fantasize about listening to Steely Dan, and it gave me a bit of a pause. Sometimes I engineer situations specifically as opportunities to rock the Dan.

Luxury

feeds@yuku.com (The Mad Basher) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:17:17 GMT

We may have had a post like this before but here I go...

What is Luxury to you?

I'm spending all day hanging out with my daughter. It's sunny out and I have a full pot of coffee. I just realized THIS is luxury!

All the best,
Mad

Here's a good one for you...

feeds@yuku.com (Jaaye) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:37:02 GMT

So, I'm playing a pit gig tonight; it's my first rehearsal. I get there, set up... and realize I have no beater for my kick pedal.

Crap.

But, what I do have is my Zildjian drum tool... I extended the large hex wrench, fitted it into the beater shaft holder, and tightened the screw... no one ever knew the difference!

I took great pains to not let anyone know I had forgotten that piece. Maybe after the run ends I'll tell them.

Just wanted to...

Lesson with Billy

feeds@yuku.com (germi) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:02:18 GMT

Hello Billy, If I was in New York and you were in New York, and say we both had the same time available on our schedule, What would an hour lesson cost?

looking for more info on playing cymbals

feeds@yuku.com (RickK) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:04:32 GMT

I was looking for something that focuses on playing cymbals, and am having difficulty finding what I was looking for.

Not so much on stick tips (nylon or wood) but more on ride patterns that would compliment say a simple 2-4 rock beat...either on hi hat or ride or crash etc....

What about when playing say a ballad, or blues etc....

I don't find much that illustrates the cymbals, maybe I am just missing it?

Thanks for the help.

This is It - Michael Jackson

feeds@yuku.com (MustangMick) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:14:48 GMT

Went to see the film this evening. If you are a musician or fan of Live music....go see this film!!! Doesn't matter if you were a fan of his music or not. It's all live footage from the Tour rehearsals. Great to see how a big production like that was put together.

Cracking band, Jonathan Moffett (Drums) and Bashiri Johnson (Percussion). MJ's performance of "I just can't stop loving you..." was worth the admission price on it's own.

Cheers...

Happy Birthday Clarke

feeds@yuku.com (Sea Jolly) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:59:47 GMT

I didn't see it here, but according to a certain less than anonymous source, a Mr. CP Thrasher hits the big 60 today! Happy birthday Clarke! You are living proof that 60 is the new 40! Hope it's a great one!
Chris

Boo

feeds@yuku.com (ambadextro) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:10:58 GMT

Halloween

feeds@yuku.com (RJ) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:51:04 GMT

ok, my apartment overlooks the Halloween parade route..... Any BWSS'ers who would like to watch the Halloween parade from my apartment are welcome .....

The old Drum Shops - where's the hang??

feeds@yuku.com (billy ward) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:20 GMT

Thinking about Nodar Rode's shop here in NYC (on another thread) got me going on this. I guess those places are all gone now - unless you want to hang with 21 year olds (GC etc.) or somebody that should be working at Sotheby's (boutique high end drum shops). I hate to generalize this much but I simply have not found this old fashioned kind of drummers' hang anywhere for a long time. Actually, I may be wrong: Pro Percussion in LA probably still has it. Certainly Donn...

Tips & Tricks

feeds@yuku.com (TTNW) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:29:27 GMT

The cowbell thread made me think that there are probably dozens of little "make your life easier" tips and tricks that we all have.

Here's a few of mine.

Wristband on the cowbell - I can use just one larger cowbell and be able to tone it down for smaller settings

Baseball bat tape instead of stick tape - A third of the cost of drummer's stick tape and you can get it in any sports store.

Mr....

John Lennon Movie "Nowhere Boy" Trailer

feeds@yuku.com (Mainely Drummer) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:43:22 GMT
A new movie coming out about JL's teenage years..

Sign me up..

Steve Gadd at Ronnie Scott's London

feeds@yuku.com (David Rowe) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:12:15 GMT
Had the pleasure of seeing Steve Gadd and friends at Ronnie Scott's club in London on Monday - sadly he only did a one hour set, but what an hour it was! For me the highlight was a rendition of Bye Bye Blackbird in which Joey De Francesco reliquished his Hammond organ to play a Mile's style trumpet part against Steve Gadd on brushes. As this trumpet/drum duet was playing, an audience consisting largely of drummers sat in awe of Joey dF as he introduced the bass line with his feet on...

Stevie Wonder and Band in Concert!

feeds@yuku.com (CPThrasher) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:34:52 GMT

My wife and I saw Stevie Wonder and band in concert Sunday night and it was just incredibly good. Just really really really excellent - every player -- a BIG band. Drummer, plus 2 percussionists, bass, 2 keyboardists (in addition to Stevie) 2 guitar players, Sax, Trumpet, 4 back-up singers.

If you get a chance to see this concert you should. Incredible technical excellence combined with incredible funk, heart, and soul. It was like being with God even much more so than with Dylan...

Sea Jolly Happy Birthday

feeds@yuku.com (RickK) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:33:37 GMT
Happy Birthday

Congrats to Billy!

feeds@yuku.com (psyched) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:43:29 GMT
Received the new MD in the mail today, and in the feature on the best drum DVDs, Big Time was on their list for technique DVDs! Congratulations to Billy on the mention and on the additional royalties that the plug will undoubtedly garner.

First Gig in Ages!

feeds@yuku.com (Maple Slim) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:21:50 GMT
Just had to share this with my bros in the drumming community. Our blues band had our first gig in nearly a year last night. Due to the usual family squabbles and lineup changes we finally got out with the new lineup and repetoire. We played a Cajun restaurant and bar, Louisiannie's, which was a good fit for out set lists of classic and contemperary blues. Had an awesome response from the packed house peppered with friends and family, which helps.
No nerves as knew the material...

joe morello day in nyc

feeds@yuku.com (RJ) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT
HAVE YOU GUYS HEARD ABOUT THIS?????

this is at maxwell drums in NYC....

I'M GONNA GO.....

UPDATE: Joe Morello Day at our NY store!!! Saturday Nov 14th 2-6pm. EVERYONE should come in and meet Joe in person and help us celebrate his incredible career and the 50th anniversary of the historic Take Five recording. FREE admission. Snacks will be served. You'll also see Joe's Brubeck era silver sparkle Ludwig kit which is in our museum! Joe's 81 and his...

Question for Boomers (Hendrix & stereophonic sound)

feeds@yuku.com (debbie) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:49:00 GMT
so per my usual protocol, i blew yet another pair of car stereo speakers. actually, i blew both pairs. the combination of soundgarden and hendrix blowfests proved too much for the infinity golds, and now i find myself hugely frustrated while driving. it's beyond cackling speakers--there's just no sound coming out of 2 channels. this kills the listening experience entirely.

as i attempted to take in some hendrix with the bass levels on the equalizer off, the strains coming...