Maybe one day, I’ll be standing in a theater like this, enjoying the success of a show where I’m the main producer.
Read moreThe Minivan and the Coconut Man
No more minivans for me. When renting a vehicle from a rental car company, I discovered that the best way to do it is to rent the cheapest vehicle you can find initially. Most companies often give you a bigger, better car at no extra cost. You should ask for an upgrade when you get…
Read moreOff The Grid For A While
It’s time to relax for a while. I’m heading to Hawaii. If you have any suggestions of things to do/see/eat/experience in Maui, Hawaii or Oahu, leave a comment below.
Read moreSix things you should know about how to get your own drum chair on a Broadway musical.
There is no one answer to the question of how to land a gig on a Broadway show. It depends on word of mouth, interpersonal skills, musicianship level, and what the gig calls for. It takes a lot of hard work and requires a lot of perseverance. If you aren’t dedicated and want to pursue…
Read moreThe Jacksons The Destiny Tour 1979
1:26 – Dancing Machine 3:44 – Things I Do For You 7:23 – Ben 10:05 – Keep On Dancing 14:46 – I Want You Back 15:42 – ABC 16:14 – The Love You Save 17:36 – I’ll Be There 19:55 – Enjoy Yourself 24:55 – Destiny 29:20 – Show You The Way To Go 38:22…
Read moreSister Act at Paper Mill Playhouse June 1-26
Come check out the last Paper Mill Playhouse show of the season-Sister Act. I’ll be working with some incredibly talented singers, dancers and musicians, but only until the end of June—so get your tickets sooner than later! Tonight is the first preview. The last show is June 26th.
Read moreWarren Odze on the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast – What’s The Family Secret Of Broadway Drumming?
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 Factory Shrek The Musical King Kong
Read moreShannon Ford (Beetlejuice) on receiving notes after subbing a broadway musical
This is an excerpt from a podcast episode Shannon Ford. Subscribe to the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs, showcases talks with broadway drumming legends, and highlights up-and-coming drummers breaking into the scene. For more,…
Read moreMario Cantone at Cafe Carlyle
This guy is HILARIOUS! I’m working with Mario Cantone all this week at Cafe Carlye on the upper east side of Manhattan. The band is great, his show is incredibly entertaining and yeah, he is so damn funny! It’s my first time working in this classic nightclub. It looks like it hasn’t changed in 50…
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…
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