I got to play with Psalm Drummers here in Northern Ireland in a place called Crumlin. Our playing was part of a Christian youth event called ‘Impact’ and involved various churches getting together to impact the community around them.

We had two days with them. The Saturday was the drum circle stuff and then the Sunday was more performance type stuff. Here is the first video from the Saturday. Enjoy!

I remember, in my early drumming days, seeing a video of Terry Bozzio surrounded by a myriad of drums and cymbals, playing all sorts of complex polyrhythms and unique combinations. I was impressed with his skill and the ability to simultaneously play 6/8 with half of his body and 5/4 with the other half! What struck me more, though, than the rhythms and more-than-competent dexterity, was actually the sounds and tones that the kit produced. That got my ears’ attention! I had never heard a kit produce so many different sounds. Continue reading »

A beautiful clip from the Dave Brubeck Quartet in the early 60’s. Joe Morello on the kit keeping a 5/4 going with some style! I got to play this once or twice with some musos but never was as classy as this!

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I thought I would post this just for a bit of fun! Enjoy!

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