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 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 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 moreClayton Craddock, Drummer For Ain’t Too Proud-The Life And Times Of The Temptations
Like Christmas Morning! My new Innovative Percussion sticks
It feels like Christmas morning when a box of Innovative Percussion sticks are delivered to me here at Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations. I love these sticks. Check out more of their stuff HERE. Thanks you Karl Latham and Lane Sanders for turning me onto Innovative Percussion. They are…
Read moreKenny Gamble
Most of the time when people come backstage, they are associated with musical theater or television. Maybe once a month I see a music industry related legend grace the backstage area. I barely know the non-musician types and often need to look them up on Wikipedia before I greet them to know what they’ve done. …
Read moreThe Imperial Theater Marquee
I can’t wait to get in to start the final week of rehearsals and tech! Ain’t Too Proud…GET READY!
Read moreRehearsal Process – Ain’t Too Proud
I really enjoy watching the process of creating a broadway musical. The attention to detail, the precision of the choreography, the musical intent…all of that leading to the emotional connections that are made between the performers and the audience. It all fascinates me. We are in cast rehearsal now. Sometimes I have to pinch myself….
Read moreMy Yamaha Drums
These drums…I can’t tell you how much I loved playing them every night on the road at my show Ain’t Too Proud. I just set them up in my drum booth at their new home at The Imperial Theatre in Times Square. I can’t wait to get started again. Finally!!!
Read moreWhen To Say No To Gigs
I recently had a discussion with some colleagues about the crazy gigs we all used to have when we first started in the music business. I chimed in about one gig I did in Jamaica Queens that started at 9PM and ended at 3AM. We played six 30 minute sets, playing be-bop all night long…
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