Drummer for Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman, Diana – and yeah, Sammy was the drum programmer for one of my all-time favorite groups, CAMEO!
Read morePODCAST – Jake Goldbas – Drummer For Dear Evan Hansen
In this episode, we discuss: What he learned at Manhattan School Of Music in New York City His experience being mentored by Bernard Purdie What’s meant by the saying, “If you’re not early, you’re late.” His time learning Dear Evan Hansen and taking over the drum chair. Why playing exactly like the chairholder matters when…
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Today in New York City, schools are asynchronous (whatever the hell that’s supposed to mean). The reality is that my son does not have to be in school. Since I’m with him and we haven’t hung out in a while, he suggested we get out of town. We drove up the palisades parkway and saw…
Read moreThe Cast Of Ain’t Too Proud on Good Morning America 10/18/21
Getting ready! The Rhythm Section Of Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud
The five of us were part of a promotional event for Ain’t Too Proud and the other shows coming back to Broadway. I’m interested in seeing what they do with the footage of us playing together. We had some real fun playing these tunes live and trying to remember all of the parts after so…
Read moreYou’ve got to stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.
“You’ve got to stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.” This doesn’t mean I’m always operating at my highest peak or I’m always living in some form of false perfection. Staying ready means I’m willing to go from my level of good to my level of mastery at any given moment. I’m not…
Read moreDamien Bassman – The Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast (excerpt)
This is an excerpt from a podcast episode with an incredible drummer – Damien Bassman. I can’t wait for you to hear what he has to say. Subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 newsletter so you’ll be notified when it is released. Broadway Drumming 101 is your one-stop shop for everything you’ll need to know…
Read moreThe Long Journey of “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations
It took us a few years to get there, but we made it. From the rehearsals and out-of-town opening at The Berkeley Rep Theater in 2017, to the Kennedy Center in the summer of 2018. Then, on to Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles and finishing up at the Princess Of Wales Theater in Toronto. We…
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