Recently, I’ve had the pleasure to work on two workshops of a new musical called BLISS. The musicians who worked on the workshops were invited to play on a few tracks to help promote the show. Read more here: https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/p/bliss-a-new-musical?utm_source=facebook&sd=pf&fbclid=IwAR2pbpGjEB-qXJJcoIKGXHOusI4W4QjZtpun_1u5sC5IRsk2ao_lVJ-qxH8
Read moreJoe Choroszewski Full Interview On The Broadway Drumming 101 Youtube Channel!
Joe Choroszewski is one of the most in-demand drummers in New York City. Over the years, he has subbed at TWENTY TWO Broadway musicals, was the drummer for the long-running Off-Broadway production of “Avenue Q” at New World Stages, and is the drummer for The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. He also played drums for the…
Read moreRe-Opening Night Of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations
We rehearse-but we also perform! It’s time to get back to work with everyone involved in the production of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations on Broadway. Re-opening night-Saturday October 16, 8 PM.
Read moreLessons with Zoila!
An old friend asked me to bring some joy into the life of an 86 year old woman named Zoila today. She’s part of Encore Community Services, an organization that provides seniors with a range of caring and quality services to help them live independent and dignified lives. I was asked to gave Zoila a…
Read moreWhy I’m The Black Neil Peart – Or I Thought I Was.
This photo was from the Manchester High School Battle of the Bands – circa 1982 or 1983. This is My Manchester High School “Battle Of The Bands” Story. Back during this time, I swore I was the black Neil Peart. Neil was the drummer of the rock band Rush. He’s on almost everyone’s top…
Read moreThinking Of Her – On Mothers Day
Last Saturday, I sat in my drum booth in-between shows and did a little practicing. I scrolled through some of my favorite songs on certain playlists and just happened to come across the album by Lenny Kravitz called “5.” I feel it’s, by far, his best and most consistent album. One of my favorites is…
Read moreA Daily Reminder Of My Mother
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 moreMe And My Mother
Me and my beautiful mother. I’ve been worried that she wouldn’t be able to make it to NYC to see me in my latest musical. She’s 85 years old now and is not feeling 100%. I made arrangements so that she, along with my father and one of my sisters could come see Ain’t Too…
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