A colleague asked me the other day, “What would you recommend as a first step in becoming a touring musician for a broadway show?” I had to think about that for a moment. I can only describe my experience and what I did right, and what I did wrong. From 1993 until the year 2000,…
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…
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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 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
Read moreTeddy Pendergrass Documentary – If You Don’t Know Me By Now
If you love soul music, you need to watch this documentary. It’s a pretty detailed look into the life of one of America’s greatest singers of all time. Teddy Pendergrass was one of my mother’s favorite singers of the 1970’s. I remember every Saturday, she would wake me up by running her Kirby vacuum cleaner…
Read moreAin’t Too Proud at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
I wasn’t at this performance. I chose to spend time with my family in Connecticut on Thanksgiving. One of my amazing drum subs, Andrew Atkinson, was there to take my place. Even though I wasn’t there physically, it is me on the recording that you are hearing. I had so much fun laying down the…
Read moreGrammy Award Nomination For Ain’t Too Proud
I just l found out my show was nominated for a Grammy. It feels great to be a part of something special. Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations Principal Soloists: Saint Aubyn, Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope & Ephraim Sykes; Producer: Scott M. Riesett (Original Broadway Cast)
Read moreSteve Gorman – Drummer For The Black Crowes
I just heard about this book through listening to one of Bill Burr’s podcasts. The Rolling Stone’s story in the middle of this podcast is pretty fascinating: Rolling Stone Magazine listed 7 of the wildest tales from his book. Here’s one: 1. After the band signed with Rick Rubin’s Def American label, the producer asked…
Read moreTraveling Light
I saw this young man get on the bus on 14th street with his drums the other day. It’s one thing I’ve never done in my 26 years living here. I always had a car, so I never took my gear on public transportation. I played a few weddings and corporate events over the years…
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More satisfied customers of Ain’t Too Proud- Judy and Jerry Clough. They are the parents to three of the coolest people I know. Matt, Jennifer and one of my closest friends, Larisa. They came to see my show today and it was great catching up with them. I think the last time I saw them…
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