Thomas Lang is quite an inspirational drummer. At least he is to me. Yes, he’s got incredible technique and he can dazzle with fast complex playing, odd time signatures and all kinds of ambidextrous challenging ostinato patterns! But that’s not what impresses or inspires me the most. What I am most impressed with and inspired … Read more
I was very happy to have had the opportunity to attend this year’s Drum Fest International Ralph Angelillo 2018 in beautiful Quebec City! For me, it brought back some really great memories! Years ago I attended several editions of the Montreal Drum Fest. Those festivals had a huge influence on me and really fed the … Read more
Gene Krupa, a name very well known propably to most drummers who are “a bit older” (sorry guys and gals!)… but one that every young drummer should look up. I’m probably like most musicians with access to the internet nowadays in that I’ll spend quite a bit of time looking for performances from my favorite … Read more
Here they are! I got these Pearl Exports about 22 years ago! (Yes, I’ve just dated myself, but it’s better to be honest here) I still remember the day I got ’em. I went from playing a used kit my parents had bought me, which lasted several years and several gigs…. to opening the boxes … Read more
This is a fantastic session by Mark Kelso on Drumeo. The exercises with the metronome are fantastic. I honestly feel exactly how Jared says he does in this video, that it makes him want to immediately jump in his kit. This is gonna be something I’m gonna study a bit. Playing with the metronome on the … Read more
We, Aron Scott & Earthquake, had a great rehearsal tonight. Band was tight. Also got a very nice surprise, Mr Scott (not the guy in Star Trek) brought some Christmas gifts for us. He gave me this very cool book… The Drum Book, A History of Rock Drumming. Now, if anyone knows me, they know a couple … Read more