New Sticks-Innovative Percussion
Just got my first package of sticks and swag from Innovative Percussion. I’m looking forward to playing Ain’t Too Proud with some high quality tools. I should know what I’ll be using at the show for the long term by the end of the show tonight. I love these sticks! . .
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Ain’t Too Proud Road to Broadway – #ainttooproud
“Ain’t Too Proud”: The Temptations’ story comes to Broadway
“Close your eyes, and it’s 1969 all over again. And while the men on stage aren’t the real Temptations, just like the originals they can sing, and man, can they move. They’re in rehearsals for the new Broadway musical, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations.” The show is currently in previews,…
Read moreThe Broadway Temptations
In less than two weeks, you’ll get to see these five men do their thing on Broadway! First preview is February 28th.
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 moreReminiscing – Ain’t Too Proud rehearsal in Berkeley
Reminiscing-day one of orchestra rehearsal in Berkeley for Ain’t Too Proud back in 2017. What a great band we had. It was so interesting hearing all five orchestras interpret the music for this show. You’ll hear the SIXTH starting at out first preview on February 28th at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway. See you then!…
Read moreIrresistible!
When “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” the Broadway-bound jukebox musical, is in motion, it’s a force almost as irresistible as any of the powerhouse R&B band’s greatest hits. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/reviews/la-et-cm-aint-too-proud-review-20180826-story.html?outputType=amp
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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