My good friend Kim Grantham from Howard University made this pendant for me last Christmas. I decided to put it in my drum booth at my theater. Instead of the music on my stand, this is what’s there. I look over to my left every night and see her smiling face. This photo reminds me…
Read moreMotown writers and Temptations’ Otis Williams unite with Broadway’s ‘Ain’t Too Proud’
Legendary Motown writers Eddie and Brian Holland are joined by the cast of Broadway’s “Ain’t Too Proud” for a medley of their hit songs.
Read moreJames “JT” Taylor of Kool And The Gang at Ain’t Too Proud
Kool And The Gang. He sang on a whole BUNCH of hit songs in the 70’s and 80’s. I was just thinking to myself a few weeks ago, Whatever happened to JT?” I looked him up online and saw he was still performing and sounding great! He’s recording new material and working with his son…
Read moreThe Best Interests Of The Child Includes Access to Both Parents
On a typical Monday evening, Alex goes to bed with hugs and kisses from two loving parents. After Alex is taken to school the next day, one parent moves out because the couple agrees they can’t live together anymore. Tuesday evening after school, Alex gets home and only sees one of his two loving parents. Alex does…
Read moreGhost Note
I heard about this band Ghost Note a few years ago. They are a percussion bass jazz/funk/hip-hop band from Dallas with several rotating members. The founding members are the drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and percussionist Nate Werth, two members of Snarky Puppy. I checked out a couple of their albums and liked what I…
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I have the best job in the world! A lot of people came to see Memphis and Lady Day but I never has the chance to meet the people I’ve met over the past two years. I saw a lot of celebrities in the audience at Lady Day-everyone on the planet came to see Audra…
Read moreWorking Drummer Podcast – Clayton Craddock: Drumming for “Ain’t Too Proud,” Constructing Your Own Safety Net
Clayton Craddock’s drumming career spans decades and numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals. Clayton is currently the drummer of the Broadway Show Ain’t Too Proud-The Life AndTimes Of the Temptations now playing at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway. Clayton has also held the drum chair and recorded the cast albums for the musicals Altar Boyz, tick…tick… BOOM!,…
Read moreThe Cast Of Ain’t Too Proud Sings “My Girl” On The NYC Subway
From Rolling Stone: A few weeks ago, New Yorkers were treated to an unusual sight: The cast of Ain’t Too Proud, the Broadway musical about the life of the Temptations, riding the subway with a camera crew. The idea was pure promotion — to maintain buzz for the Tony-winning show, which is now up for…
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I always wanted to check this place out. I remember when it first opened many years ago and they didn’t even have their liquor license. I don’t know why I never made it back but I’m not sure if I need to come here again. It looks cool inside but I don’t know…the vibe didn’t…
Read moreBill And Hillary Clinton at Ain’t Too Proud
It was a pleasure to have @BillClinton and @HillaryClinton groove with us at @AintTooProud last night! pic.twitter.com/JnJevprMc8 — Ain’t Too Proud (@AintTooProud) December 14, 2019
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