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PASIC 2007: Omar Hakim - Q&A Session
Attended by thousands of drummers and percussionists, with clinics and performances on twelve stages featuring many of the world's finest musicians, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year!
Omar Hakim wowed audiences at PASIC 2007 with both his clinic performance and an informative and insightful Q&A session! Watch as Omar takes questions from the crowd in this featured podcast!
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INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT: Leroy Clouden
Leroy Clouden is one of the busiest drummer/percussionists in New York City. He has recorded with such artists as Steely Dan, Marc Anthony, Saturday Night Live’s bandleader, Lenny Pickett, and with the B-52’s on their huge record, Cosmic Thing, produced by Nile Rogers. He was also the drummer in the Broadway hit Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. Check out part one of our two-part interview series with Leroy in this featured drumset podcast!
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INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT: Derico Watson
We caught up with Derico on the road with Victor Wooten in support of his latest album, Palmystery. Watch performance clips from the gig and hear Derico's thoughts on the album and the tour!
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INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT: Grant Collins
Described as a ‘Master Drummer’ and one of ‘Worlds Hottest Professional Drummers’, Grant Collins has an intense, almost spiritual passion for the drums. Grant is one of the forerunners in the industry, forever pushing the boundaries of music and leading the cutting edge of creative and unconventional drumming. Watch our interview with Grant to find out more about his exciting solo career as well as his plans for the future!
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INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT: Kit Chatham
Christopher “Kit” Chatham is currently the Drumset/Percussionist for Cirque du Soleil's touring show, Corteo. With a specialty in the fusing of multiple styles and cultures, Kit utilizes his background in classical, world, commercial and electronic percussion to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Kit's unique and expansive setup for his gig with Cirque du Soleil!
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INTERVIEW SPOTLIGHT: Ignacio Berroa
Ignacio Berroa has been recognized by many as one of the greatest drummers of our times. His numerous contributions to the American music scene have earned him a place among a very selective group of artists known to have set new musical trends for the 20th century. Watch our interview with Ignacio, featuring a performance at The Jazz Standard nightclub in New York!
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PASIC 2007: Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine
At the 2007 Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine shared the stage for some self-proclaimed "Weather Report karaoke." Check out this performance of "Black Market Juggler".
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PAT MASTELOTTO - Interview Spotlight
Since the 1970s, Pat Mastelotto has recorded, produced and toured with a long list of artists and bands, including Mr. Mister, Scandal, Al Jarreau, Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, XTC, Cock Robin, The Rembrandts, Jude Cole, Eddie Money, David Sylvian and King Crimson to name a few. Don't miss part one of our three part interview with Pat in this drumset podcast!
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RICC SHERIDAN - Interview Spotlight
Drumming goliath, "Big" Ricc Sheridan "Loves playing huge bass drums". Monstrous drum aside, Ricc's aggressive drumming style and stage presence are a force to be reckoned with on stage. Watch our interview with Ricc in this week's drumset podcast.
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ROD MORGENSTEIN - Interview Spotlight
Among musicians, Rod Morgenstein is widely known for his work with the Dixie Dregs. Hear how Rod got his start with the Dregs as a student at the University of Miami and how the band landed their first record deal! Check out vicfirth.com for more videos from our three-part interview series with Rod!
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DAVID LANGGUTH - Nelly Furtado
A drummer from the very beginning, David Langguth cites Animal from the Muppet Show and Buddy Rich as some of his earliest influences. Today, David stays busy keeping the beat for Grammy nominated Nelly Furtado. Watch our interview with David and check out performance clips from Nelly Furtado's "Loose" tour in this week's drumset podcast.
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VINNIE PAUL - Interview Spotlight
Heavy metal drummer and producer Vinnie Paul is most known for his work with Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH. Check out our interview with Vinnie to hear about his new signature stick and his humble beginnings growing up in a musical family.
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JOEY HEREDIA - Interview Spotlight
Joey Heredia is a remarkable drummer who blends a multitude of styles, impeccable timing and unbelievable skill to achieve a unique level of playing. Hear Joey talk about how he got started playing drums and his new Vic Firth Signature Series drumstick in this week's drumset podcast. Visit www.vicfirth.com to see Joey's complete interview!
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ANDY HURLEY - Interview Spotlight
Andy has played with many bands including Project Rocket, Arma Angelus, the Kill Pill, Racetraitor and the pop-punk group, Fall Out Boy. Hear about Andy's new signature drumstick and find out what life is like on tour with Fall Out Boy!
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DAFNIS PRIETO - Live at the Jazz Standard in NYC!
His arrival in the U.S. has been compared to that of an asteroid hitting New York. Indeed, within a short period of time Dafnis Prieto's revolutionary drumming techniques have had a powerful impact on both the Latin and jazz music scene, locally and internationally. Check out this exclusive footage of Dafnis playing at The Jazz Standard in New York!
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JOJO MAYER - Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer
One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer’s Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. This week's drumset podcast features a preview clip of Jojo's DVD, complete with performance video of Jojo in action! This video may be purchased through Hudson Music.
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MONTREAL DRUMFEST: Thomas Lang
This week's drumset podcast features Thomas Lang's performance at Montreal Drumfest 2007!
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PASIC 2007: Omar Hakim
From playing in his father's band at age ten to selling out stadium shows with Madonna, Omar Hakim has done it all. This week's podcast features Omar performing a funky medely during his clinic at PASIC 2007. Join us at VICFIRTH.COM as we bring you frequent video updates from PASIC 2007!
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PASIC 2007: Dave Weckl
Check out Dave's opening solo from his clinic at PASIC 2007! Don't forget to visit our PASIC 2007 feature page for more photos and videos from your favorite Vic Firth artists.
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PASIC 2007: Dave Weckl
This week's drumset podcast features video clips from Dave Weckl's clinic at PASIC 2007! Don't miss Dave's complete clinic, along with other great vidoes from Alex Acuña, Peter Erskine, Omar Hakim, Grant Collins, Ndugu Chancler, Stefon Harris, Tim Genis and MORE, only at vicfirth.com!
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PASIC 2007: Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine
At this year's Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Alex Acuña and Peter Erskine shared the stage for some self-proclaimed "Weather Report karaoke." If you couldn't make it to this year's convention, don't miss our exclusive video of this incredible clinic in this week's drumset podcast!
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PASIC 2007
Attended by thousands of drummers and percussionists, with clinics and performances on twelve stages featuring many of the world's finest musicians, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year!
If you missed this year’s convention (or attended, but couldn’t take it all in), join VICFIRTH.COM daily as we bring you video from Columbus – including clinics, performances and exclusive interviews from the Vic Firth family of artists and educators!
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SWISS CHRIS
Arriving in New York City via Boston 10 years ago, Switzerland native "Swiss Chris" set many goals for himself as a drummer, musical director, real time producer and educator. He is currently touring and recording as the musical director and drummer for 3-time Grammy winner and multi-platinum artist JOHN LEGEND. Watch our exclusive interview with Swiss Chris in this week's drumset podcast!
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CRAIG MACINTYRE
Craig MacIntyre grew up in the Boston area, the second-child of Scottish immigrants. After high school, Craig decided to forgo college to pursue a career in music. Today, he is a much sought-after live and session drummer and is currently on tour with international singing sensation, Josh Groban. In this video interview, Craig talks about how he got the gig with Josh as well as the importance of networking for today's working drummer.
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JOHN WACKERMAN
The Wackerman story continues! Growing up a part of a very musical family, some of John's earliest influences were his dad, Chuck and older brother, Chad. One of John's latest projects, "Drum Duets, Volume 1" brings to life a vision that John has had since childhood. This unique work brings drumming to the forefront with drumset compositions and arrangements that feature John and a host of today's most notable drummers!
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CHAD WACKERMAN
Chad Wackerman has amassed a remarkable body of work during his professional career, including long-time associations with both Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth. We had a chance to chat with Chad about his gig with Allan. Watch the video interview and playing footage in this week's drumset podcast!
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TOMMY IGOE
From his popular clinic at the Percussive Arts Society International Clinic in 2005, Tommy draws upon his DCI experience in the Bayonne Bridgemen to discuss the common pitfalls that many marching percussionists have when approaching the drumset. Tommy also applies his concepts to several of the tunes from his book, "Groove Essentials: The PlayAlong."
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CLAUS HESSLER
Held each year in Frankfurt, Germany, and featuring an amazing showcase of music products and performers from all over the world, Musikmesse 2007 boasted a record number of exhibitors from 48 countries, and nearly 80,000 visitors. In this week's drumset podcast, we're excited to bring you this video of Claus Hessler's 2007 MusikMesse performance.
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ALEX GONZALEZ - LIVE IN CONCERT
Vic Firth artist Alex Gonzalez, nicknamed “El Animal” is the driving force behind Mexico’s multi-platinum band MANA. Check out Alex, live and in concert, in this weeks drumset podcast.
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GAVIN HARRISON
Gavin Harrison is a member of the British progressive rock band Porcupine Tree. In addition, he has authored two instructional drum books entitled Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives, and produced his own instructional DVDs, Rhythmic Visions and Rhythmic Horizons. Check out this drum solo, excerpted from Gavin's DVD, Rhythmic Horizons.
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WOLFGANG HAFFNER
Wolfgang Haffner is one of the most in-demand international jazz artists, having performed and recorded with jazz greats including Pat Metheny, Michael & Randy Brecker, Larry Carlton and many more. Watch this video clip from Wolfgang's live DVD, "Shapes, Live in Concert."
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INTERVIEW WITH TONY ROYSTER JR.
Music has been a part of Tony Royster's life from the very beginning. Over the years, Tony has made the amazing musical journey from sleeping in his father's guitar case and sitting in with the band at the age of three, to taking the stage and performing for audiences at PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival, Montreal Drumfest and many more! Don't miss our interview with Tony to hear more about his early days as well as some of his current projects.
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STEVE JORDAN INTERVIEW: PART 4
In our fourth and final installment of this intervew series, Steve has
recommendations for younger players who want to be successful and achieve
longevity in the music business.
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STEVE JORDAN INTERVIEW: PART 3
Steve talks about how he got his start as a producer and an engineer as well as some of his Musical Director gigs including the Kennedy Center Awards and Superbowl XL!
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STEVE JORDAN INTERVIEW: PART 2
In the second installment of our four part interview series with Steve Jordan, Steve discusses some early moments in his career including subbing and session playing, auditioning for the Saturday Night Live band, and playing with Steve Gadd!
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STEVE JORDAN INTERVIEW: PART 1
The first in a four part interview series with Steve Jordan, one of the
world's most in-demand session drummers, having performed with such
artists as The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, BB King, Stevie
Nicks, Sheryl Crow and many more. In this first installment, Steve
talks about getting his start in the music business.
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: BUDDY RICH
Today, Buddy Rich is remembered as one of history's greatest musicians. Immensely gifted, Rich could play with remarkable speed and dexterity despite the fact that he never received a formal lesson and refused to practice outside of his performances. This week's drumset podcast features a solo from one of Buddy's very last performances at Disneyland in 1984, excerpted from the Hudson Music DVD Buddy Rich - At The Top.
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: STEVE SMITH
The Steve Smith Tala Wands were conceived when Steve began playing with drummers from India and needed a way to blend with their sounds - becoming sensitive to lower volume levels. The result was a unique implement, featuring a foam center surrounded by wooden dowels for great balance and rebound. Check out this week's podcast for a video of Steve performing with the Tala Wands at The Drum Pad's 20th anniversary.
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ARTIST INTERVIEW: THOMAS LANG
Check out our exclusive interview with Thomas Lang at Modern Drummer Festival 2006! Thomas talks about this early classical training, what technique can and can't do for you, as well as where he goes to develop new ideas.
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STEVE JORDAN
Long awaited by drummers around the world, Steve Jordan's DVD, The Groove is Here, offers an honest glimpse at Steve's unique playing style from a drummers perspective. Watch this clip to hear Steve talk about simplicity and the importance of the groove, from collaboration and songwriting to laying down the final tracks in the studio!
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STEVE GADD
One of the most influential drummers of all time, Steve Gadd has toured and recorded with artists such as James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Chick Corea, Joe Cocker, Dave Matthews, Paul McCartney, Steely Dan and many more! In this week's podcast, this in-demand drummer showcases his versatility with a solo using brushes.
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PETER ERSKINE
Peter Erskine has performed with a countless number of artists including Diana Krall, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, among many others. Check out this video of Peter performing a solo at PASIC 2004.
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GRANT COLLINS
Australian drumming sensation, Grant Collins is redefining the arena of solo drumset performance. Embarking on international tours and performing for sold-out audiences worldwide, he pushes the drumset into the spotlight as a contemporary solo instrument. Check out this video excerpt from Grant's solo composition, Swordfish.
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STEVE GADD
There is no drummer alive today who has not been affected in some way by Steve Gadd's influential grooves and "in the pocket" playing style. Steve's groundbreaking work can be heard on legendary recordings such as "Aja," "Late in the Evening," and "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover." Check out this video of Steve soloing over a 3/2 clave!
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BRIAN "BRAIN" MANTIA
Since the mid 80's, Brain has graced the albums and performances of some of rock's top cult/fringe artists with an atitude and playing style all his own. Inspired by sketeboarding videos, Brain has produced his own instructional DVD that is as unique as the music he plays. Check out clips from the DVD as well as our interview with Brian in this week's podcast!
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DAVE WECKL
For the last 20 years, Vic Firth Signature artist, Dave Weckl has maintained a reputation amongst his fans and peers as one of the very finest musicians on the contemporary music scene today. This week's podcast features Dave performing at the 25th anniversary Drummer's Collective Celebration in New York!
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STANTON MOORE
As a young drummer growing up in Louisianna, Stanton Moore was heavily influenced by the New Orleans style of drumming that surrounded him. Check out this video interview with Stanton for some performance clips and to hear more about how he has developed his unique playing style.
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JOJO MAYER
Vic Firth artist Jojo Mayer began his drumming career at the age of 18, touring with Monty Alexander's group and playing major jazz festivals throughout Europe. Since then, his unique approach to the drums has been recognized worldwide. Check out this video of Jojo performing at the 2005 Modern Drummer Festival.
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SULLY ERNA and SHANNON LARKIN
Vic Firth artists Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin are the driving force behind the hard-rock band, Godsmack. Check out this week's drumset podcast to see Sully and Shannon engaged in an epic drum battle!
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JACK DEJOHNETTE
Jack DeJohnette has performed and recorded with some of the most talented and influential jazz musicians in modern history. Check out this week's drumset video podcast featuring Jack's performance at Columbus Percussion's "Drum Daze."
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BUDDY RICH
Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary Buddy
Rich exhibited his love for music through the dedication of his
life to the art. His was a career that spanned seven decades, beginning
when Rich was 18 months old and continuing until his death in 1987.
This video, excerpted from Buddy Rich: At The Top, features a drum
solo from 1974. The full DVD is available from HUDSON
MUSIC.
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BOBBY JARZOMBEK
Bobby Jarzombek, best known as the time keeper for British metal legend
Rob Halford, is the epitome of a laid back, good natured, friendly
Texan. Jarzombek's skill level behind the
kit is truly frightening – and anyone that's ever seen or
heard him play can only echo Halford's sentiments, "the best
heavy metal drummer I know." Watch Bobby play "Peppered Cancer",
excerpted from his Performance and Technique DVD.
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KENNY ARONOFF INTERVIEW
Widely recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the world today,
Kenny Aronoff is also one of the most in-demand musicians for both
live performance and recording session work. The list of artists he
has worked with includes John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Melissa Etheridge,
The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Waylon
Jennings, Travis Tritt, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt, John Fogerty and
many others. Check out our interview with Kenny!
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STEVE GADD: PASIC CLINIC 2005
One of the most influential drummers of all
time, Steve Gadd set a new standard in contemporary drumming techniques
and performance, and in doing so launched a thousand imitators. If
you weren't able to attend the Percussive Arts Society International
Convention in Columbus, you won't want to miss our video
feature of Steve's standing-room-only clinic. Here is a video of Steve
demonstrating his famous groove from Paul Simon's "Late in the Evening."
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