I’ve had the great pleasure of playing drums with the extremely talented Blues/Soul artist Kirsten Thien for the past several years. We’ve been recording Kirsten’s material all year, and her long-awaited new record Delicious is wrapping up Read more New Album “Delicious” from Blues/Soul Artist Kirsten Thien Due this Fall
Music
Notar Album on Tyrannosaurus Records due this fall
I’ve been playing drums on several songs for NYC-based rapper Notar with producer Ken Lewis. Notar’s record Devil’s Playground is due this fall on Tyrannosaurus Records (Adam Duritz of the Counting Crow’s label). Notar was on tour with the Crows all summer Read more Notar Album on Tyrannosaurus Records due this fall
European Tour April 22rd-May 22nd with Setting Sun and Quitzow
Taking a break from the studio for five weeks to hit the road with Young Love Records artists Setting Sun and Quitzow from April 22rd to May 22th. We’re hitting something like ten countries on the Continent and UK, trying to muddle our way through about twelve languages, and covering a LOT of ground! Here’s the schedule:
European Tour April 22 – May 22 all shows w/ Quitzow
Fri April 23 Varese ITALY @ Twiggy Club
Sat April 24 Pegnognaga ITALY @ Casbah Read more European Tour April 22rd-May 22nd with Setting Sun and Quitzow
Tracks flying out the door: Sweet Rains Records, Kirsten Thien, Red Heathers, CKO Kickboxing
Crazy month here at Indie Studio Drummer:
- Working on a complete album for Brooklyn-based alternative rock band Red Heathers – dark, organic, cinematic tunes with a really cool vibe.
- Tracks for Sweet Rains Records, great dance-oriented international pop. Read more Tracks flying out the door: Sweet Rains Records, Kirsten Thien, Red Heathers, CKO Kickboxing
In Session This Week – Tam Lin Music and Bouncy Cassette
Two radically different projects this week, both great fun!
From my old home town of Bloomington, Indiana comes Bouncy Cassette, a damn fine project from the twisted mind of Brian Chauncey. The track is “Rollerskate,” and it was a great chance to brush off my Disco/R&B chops, clean the rust off the Agogo bells, and (attempt to) skate! Jake at Farm Fresh Studios did a nice mix of the tune, too. Look for more funky jams from Chauncey and the Bouncy Cassette crew soon!
I’ve had the pleasure of performing live with Brooklyn’s Tam Lin several times over the past few years, Read more In Session This Week – Tam Lin Music and Bouncy Cassette
Rhythm Section Tracks with Matthew Wilson – Listen!
My long-time co-conspirator Matthew Wilson has created a couple of new loops for our Drum Tracks page. Matt and I toured the US and recorded together for several years with my former band Johnny Socko, recorded with Chris Coolidge and the Aurelians, and performed with Welsh singer/songwriter Julia Jones. We continue to work together today thanks to the glory of the Internet! Matt’s an amazingly talented musician, and Read more Rhythm Section Tracks with Matthew Wilson – Listen!
In Session This Week: Man on Earth, Julia Jones and King Krone’s AM Gold
A week of widely-varied and very interesting projects:
First of all, cut a track for Steven Nathan of Man on Earth. Man on Earth is in the process of blowing up (Matt Pinfield says they’re “a band worth definitely checking out!”), and it was really cool to work with Steven – great songwriter, and an incredibly cool dude. The song was a demo for a new project and called for big, brash rock drums – very fun to play. Plus, it’s quite an honor to work with anyone who’s worked with Dr. Fink of Prince and the Revolution!
Next up on the agenda, recording with Welsh singer/songwriter Julia Jones. I’ve worked… Read more In Session This Week: Man on Earth, Julia Jones and King Krone’s AM Gold
In Session This Week: Club KO Kickboxing and the Skywalkers
Getting back into the recording swing of things, after a very busy holiday season with a bunch of live shows. Two very interesting clients this week:
Here’s a new one for me: creating a kickboxing instructional training program. Read more In Session This Week: Club KO Kickboxing and the Skywalkers
In Session this Week: Aly and Randy
Recording three songs from a great Brooklyn-based Indie/Folk duo called Aly and Randy Read more In Session this Week: Aly and Randy
Pictures from the Johnny Socko Show, Vogue theater
Slide show from the October 16th of my old band Johnny Socko’s reunion show at the Vogue Theater in Indianapolis. Great night, completely sold out line around the block… Read more Pictures from the Johnny Socko Show, Vogue theater