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Read morePODCAST – Adam Wolfe
Drummer for Wonderland, Bandstand, Clueless the Musical, and more! Based in NYC since 2011, Adam came to New York by way of Houston, TX where he completed his Master’s Degree at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music(2008). Adam grew up in Northeast Ohio where he attended Cleveland State University (2006). Formally studying classical percussion throughout…
Read morePatrick DeGennaro at Green Room 42
I’ll be at Green Room 42 with Patrick DeGennaro Friday night at 9:30PM. It’s going to be a GREAT show. “Patrick DeGennaro brings his pop-rock originals and classic covers to The Green Room 42 with his top shelf band and back up vocalists. This show will feature 6 new songs written for his The Green…
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 moreLove Letter · Peter Levin
‘Love Letter’ is one of my favorite songs written by Peter Levin. I’ve played this tune with Pete on many occasions live over the years. He finally captured it on “tape” a few years ago. Today, he released it as part of his new album. I loved playing on this track and hearing the finished…
Read moreWarren Odze on the Broadway Drumming 101 Youtube Page!
This is the longer, unedited version of the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast. Warren Odze is a Broadway veteran. He’s performed in Broadway shows such as: The Life Civil War Kat and the Kings Seussical Thoroughly Modern Millie Lennon Come Fly Away The Wedding Singer Priscilla Rocky An American In Paris Charlie and the Chocolate…
Read moreGetting 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 moreWhat Are The Secrets Of A Successful Freelance Career? Six things you need to know
A successful drummer doesn’t need to have the fastest chops or own the coolest gear. I feel it’s more important to develop your own style, be a pro, and fit in with the people you work with. A successful drummer should make the music he’s playing feel great. It helps tremendously if you just so…
Read moreWhat Are Readings And Workshops? Getting in on the ground floor of something special.
Getting in on the ground floor of a musical is a fantastic experience. If you are fortunate enough to be asked, you’ll get to see the development of a show from its beginnings; up to opening night and beyond. One way to be a part of this process is to play in a reading and,…
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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