You are browsing the archive for 2008 November 07.

Avatar of Dave Kropf

by Dave Kropf

Steve Ferrone Clinic

November 7, 2008 in PASIC Blog by Dave Kropf

5:10 After a long wait in the lobby, we’re finally in. There’s a 3 piece band setup on stage.

5:16 Intro from the Sabian A&R guy. He’s played with Tom Petty. Turns out it’s pronounced “ferron-y” like pepperoni.

5:17 SF takes the stage.

SF: It’s a whole new day in America, eh? I gotta get that out of the way. I’m so proud of all of you, and what you did the other day. No matter who you voted for. So proud, that I’m going to join you and I’m going to become a citizen! (He’s from the UK and has lived in the US since 1974.).

Now I’m going to play a solo. I don’t like doing solos so we’ll see what happens.

5:20 Plays solo. Punchy start the lays into big groove. He’s playing a green Gretsch 4pc with Sabian cymbals. Goes into Latin section before huge rolls around the kit. Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: ,
2 Comments »

Avatar of Dave Kropf

by Dave Kropf

Gavin Harrison Clinic

November 7, 2008 in PASIC Blog by Dave Kropf

2:58 waiting for clinic. They’re playing Alice Cooper.

3:01 Vic firth guy comes out and is way too excited.

3:02 GH takes the stage. He’s got a beautiful 7pc sonar in burled maple. Plays to a track that starts with loops then into a clav bass thing. He’s playing pretty straight forward groove. He’s very clean and the kick sounds sweet. Snare has a nice woody pop. He reminds me of Neal Peart in his body language. There are some percussion loops in the track that give the illusion that he is playing more instruments.

3:07 Launches into a Porcupine Tree tune, Sound of Muzak Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: , ,
2 Comments »

Avatar of Dave Kropf

by Dave Kropf

Chad, Brooks, and John Wackerman Clinic

November 7, 2008 in PASIC Blog by Dave Kropf

12:58 Waiting outside the ballroom. This is the first line we’ve had.

1:05 finally in. There are 3 huge DW kits on stage.

1:08 Introductions. This is the first Rome they’ve ever been in clinic together.

1:10 guys take the stage. Starts out with a slow kick thing. Into a tribal type tom piece. Every player takes a solo while other 2 comp. John has a Roland V kit in his rig and floating toms. Now trading licks.

1:19 Second piece. 6/8 Afro-Cuban style. Each player now taking extended free solo.

Brooks first. Lots of rolls around the kit. Minimal. Explosive double bass chops. Blast beats. Then back to 6/8 groove with all players.

Chad takes a solo. He’s got the biggest kit with Bozzio-like pitched toms. Lots of interesting textures. On to a rumbly 16th note bass section with tom and cymbal work over it. Back to 6/8 with all players.

John takes the final open solo. He cues up an accompaniment track and plays “Flight of the Bumblebee” on a Mallet Kat. Be alternates between playing the melody and rocking out on the kit. Read the rest of this entry →

3 Comments »

Avatar of Dave Kropf

by Dave Kropf

Stanley Randolph & Fausto Cuevas Clinic

November 7, 2008 in PASIC Blog by Dave Kropf

11:04 Manufacturer rep cones out and plugs way too much gear.

11:07 Guys take the stage. First tune is to a track. Hot tune. Stevie Wonder.

11:11 FC takes the mic

FC: We’re here to show how a drummer and percussionist coexists. On tour with Stevie Wonder we have a drummer and 2 percussionists.

11:13 Track, “Dont You Worry ‘Bout a Thing”. Slower. Rock cha-cha. Lots of unison hits between drums and timbales. Cool drum break. Timbale solo. Groove solo from the drums. Trading 4s. Huge unison lick ending! Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: , ,
2 Comments »

Avatar of Dave Kropf

by Dave Kropf

Ed Soph Masterclass

November 7, 2008 in PASIC Blog by Dave Kropf

9:51 Waiting for the clinic to start. Ed just came out and swapped his ride with a huge Connie. There are quite a few people in the ballroom.

10:01 No start yet. I think Ed left the room. The place is packed now.

10:03 Intro guy. Talking about some if Ed’s famous students.

10:04 Ed plus band take the stage. Ed does thank yous. It’s a piano, bass, drums trio. NT guys. Stephan Carlson (pno) and Fred Hamilton (bass). Clinic is going to be about improvising and accompanying in a jazz rhythm section. Will be using “All the Things You Are.”

10:08 Opening performance. Really out there and interactive. Go real laying down of time. Almost like a group improv. The kit sounds fantastic. The Connies are singing. Down section and sparse, pointillistic cymbal accents. Moments if straight ahead sections. Ed’s grip looks tight. He looks to be muscling every ride stroke. Delicate ending.

10:15 Ed: Now we’re going to start where it came from. Here’s the real book version. (Band plays super square version. Bass is particularly bad.) Cocktails anyone? (laughter). Read the rest of this entry →

Tags: , ,
3 Comments »

Avatar of Dave Kropf

by Dave Kropf

Drummer Talk Archives – Traditional Grip, Gecko Drums

November 7, 2008 in Education, Podcast, Tips/Hints/DIY by Dave Kropf

We’re at PASIC 2008 this week, so enjoy a blast from the past with this show that originally “aired” on September 22, 2005.

———-

The podcast for this week features a massive gaggle of people as Dave, Ian Mac, Shane, Chris, Jes, Mike, Matt, and Carter ALL cram into Dave’s office. We talk about listener feedback, traditional grip, Gecko Drums, and drumming health. This show is the longest to date and cracks the 1hr mark for the first time! W00T!!

Drummer Talk Archive - Traditional Grip, Gecko Drums Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tags: , ,
No Comments »