Re-Opening Night Of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations
We rehearse-but we also perform! It’s time to get back to work with everyone involved in the production of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations on Broadway. Re-opening night-Saturday October 16, 8 PM.
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 moreThe Cast of AIN’T TOO PROUD Returns to the Imperial Theatre
Damien 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 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 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…
Read moreUnilateral Divorce – Why isn’t a marriage contract as enforceable as any other contract?
In response to frustration among legal practitioners regarding fabricated legal marital controversies and divorce difficulties, California Governor Ronald Reagan signed the Family Law Act of 1969, resulting in the country’s first no-fault divorce law. No-fault divorce became available to spouses who filed either a unilateral divorce (without the spouse’s consent) or a consensual divorce (with…
Read moreWhite, Coloured, and Black – Lessons from a trip to South Africa
In February of 2018, I visited South Africa for a week. I went as part of a church group to play at various locations in Johannesburg and Capetown. I had no idea it was also a trip that would include visiting historical sites and learning the country’s history. I didn’t make much money from the…
Read moreDue Process. Why Now?
There was plenty of piling on during the MeToo era. People were quick to pursue the trophy heads of accused sexual predators without due process during the Trump years. Why are those same people calling for proper procedural protocols today? Dahlia Lithwick wrote a thought-provoking piece titled: Maybe It’s a Good Thing Andrew Cuomo Is…
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