Brendan Buckley

Hope all is well. This is just a note to let you know that we will be doing the MTV VMA's this Thursday with Shakira and Wyclef.

thanks,
Brendan

9/06

Debra Dobkin

Tonight!! My big brief TV career. 10/9c NBC "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". I play the part of the "percussionist in the house band" (big stretch). Don't blink or you'll miss me.

And other great news - I will be on tour this fall with Shawn Colvin & Buddy Miller. See Shawn's web site for dates-
www.shawncolvin.com/ShawnColvinHome.html

XXXXX Peace,
Debra

www.debradobkin.com

9/06

Ryan Hoyle

Hello Everyone,
Just a little update for you...

I have just finished a two year road binge with Collective Soul and will tour Europe this fall with Bad Company / Queen frontman, Paul Rodgers. The 8 city tour begins on Oct 1st and ends on the 13th. The dates are all in the UK & Scotland and will include such venues as the famed Royal Albert Hall.

I also plan to continue recording the new Collective Soul album later this fall.

Please click here for more information on the tour:

Tour dates:
www.paulrodgers.com/concerts.htm

Press release:
www.allgigs.co.uk/Reviews.php?review=DanielOConnell%2Fpaulrodgers-uk2006tour-preview

Thanks so much!

-Ryan

9/06

Aldo Mazza

It's been a busy summer season for Canadian drummer / percussionist Aldo Mazza!

Montreal percussionist and drummer, Aldo Mazza (Répercussion, Director and Founder of the KoSA International Percussion Workshops & Festivals, Founder of the KoSA Academy) has had quite a busy summer. Aldo, along with KoSA Project's Coordinator Dr. Jolán Kovács, organized last June the first KoSA Montreal Weekend drums & percussion intensive workshop. Top local and international faculty such as Paul Picard, Jerry Mercer, Tony Albino, Dom Famularo, Nasyr Abdul- Al - Khabir, Pierre Cormier, Camil Belisle and Giampaolo Scatozza, gave hands-on classes on various musical styles. The weekend was such a resounding success that plans are underway for the 2nd edition in 2007
(www.kosamusic.com).

In July, Aldo performed a month-long run with singer Frank Sinatra Jr. as well as hosting several drum circle events including workshops and a big televised drum jam at Montreal's Old Port as part of "Les Rythmes du Monde Festival" (World Rhythm Festival).

In August, Aldo and his wife Jolan, along with the KoSA team, held the eleventh edition of the KoSA International Percussion Workshops and Festival at Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont. This annual week-long program featured some of the top artists on the planet giving daily hands-on classes and performing each night in concerts open to the public. Participants from around the globe and local audiences were treated to some very special and exciting musical moments.

Following KoSA, Aldo was invited to participate in "Jazzworks", a Canadian jazz camp where he taught classes in latin percussion as well as directing the latin-jazz ensembles. This was a great musical ending to the Aldo's summer activities.

Upcoming events for Aldo include perfoming with Montreal young singing sensation NIKKI. He will also be leading a one week study program in Cuba ( KoSA Cuba's 6th edition), October 22-29 in Havana, Cuba at the prestigious Havana Libre Hotel during the Havana Drum Festival (Fiesta del Tambor). For more information, please visit
www.kosamusic.com and www.aldomazza.com.

9/06

Andres Bermudez

Hi Pam! Hi Everyone! I'm still on tour with singer / songwriter, Lee Alexander. We've been traveling all across the Southern U.S., and it's been a blast. I'm also busy doing my solo drum / percussion project and at the same time, i'm in the studio with my Rock / Alternative band, Longpoint. Stay tuned for great things to come with Longpoint. In all my projects, my Rhythm Tech mounted tambourine is definitely a key element to my music and my performances.

Love you all! Thanks Pam!!

A.B.

www.andres-bermudez.com

9/06

Mike Bennett

Hey everybody! I just wanted to say a quick hello and let you know I will be featured in a full page advertisement for Taye Drums in both Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazines starting this November. In addition, I will also be doing some clinics for Taye in November on the west coast and we are looking to hit the mid west and east coast for some dates in early 2007. I am also still busy around LA doing various sessions as well as live dates with artists such as 2azz1, Joe Jewell, Chris Williams, The Estrada Brothers, Johnny Blas and others as well as putting the finishing touches on my first book...

Mike Bennett
www.MikeBennettDrums.com

9/06

John JR Robinson

... On the record side I was reunited with David Benoit and the boys recording a great jazz CD called, "Full Circle". I was honored to record with fellow Iowan, Andy Williams. Some other artists include Marc Antonio Solis, Bill Medley, a new artist on Concord named Jimmy Demers which also reunited my old John Fogerty band from 1986, Neil Stubenhaus on bass and Alan Pasqua on keyboards. From the TV show INXS, Mig Iyesa's new CD will be a hit. I have recorded with Luis Miguel since he was 15. I just finished his new Christmas CD, which featured arrangements by Juan Carlos Calderon. Also, I'm in a blues band called M7 Blue Lifers produced by Mike Post. This band is a dream of Mikes to assemble the greatest blues artists to make a CD. We did and it's a mother! It features Mike Finnegan, Keb Mo, Sonny Landreth, Snuffy Walden, Amy Keys, David Morgan and Stanley Barons. Bob Glaub and myself held them down. I also recorded a live AOL concert for Cheyenne.

Some of the new motion pictures I played on are, RV, Garfield 2, School For Scoundrels, Talladega Nights [The Ballad of Ricky Bobby] and the biggest, Pirates of the Caribbean [Dead Man's Chest]. Another great Yamaha Groove night passed in January with everyone contributing at the highest level.

I recorded a world jingle for Sprite that was used during the NBA finals. We had a very successful concert for Muhammad Ali and his concert to cure Parkinson's disease. Also, I just finished the Grammy Foundation concert, which gives the youth opportunities for musical advancement and growth. I play for the David Foster Foundation in Vancouver, which helps families in need of organ transplants. And finally, the JC Penney Jam, which will air on CBS in HD on 8/22. This concert features the greatest players in the world.

The Herbie Hancock CD and DVD, Possibilities got a Grammy nomination and the song Love Comes To Town featured Joss Stone and Johnny Lang. And the Burt Bacharach CD, At This Time, won the Grammy!

I had the greatest pleasure of working one on one with the great John Williams. I played drums on his brand new NFL themes for NBC, which airs on 8/6/06. This music was very intense. I used a lot of double-pedal action. John Williams should be the fifth person on Mount Rushmore!

Mark Williamson, Michael Thompson and I have been mixing with the great Bill Schnee and Darius Fong our new CD for TRW. We are almost done! This CD is pure rock and roll.

And finally, I will be touring this fall with the great Barbra Streisand in 18 cities. Until next time ...

www.johnjrrobinson.com

8/06

John "Vatos" Hernandez

Hi Pam, Great seeing you last week, these are my sins.

Last year I did show with only Internet advertising and sold out The Grove of Anaheim. The Booker's were so excited, along with the Grove this year they put together a show at The Greek.

I call it a "Tribute to Halloween" We are playing original music by Steve Bartek, John Avila, Sam Phipps, Myself, and of course Oingo Biongo. (Danny Elfman).

October 20Th at the Greek we have Dramarama and "X" opening the show.
October 21st at the Grove of Anaheim we have BTU4 and the Ebola Orchestra opening the show.

I'm producing the whole sha-bang which is difficult without a upfront budget. We recorded the last show and are in the last days of mixing. The tracks are pumping, hopefully that will do well. KROQ and JACK- FM are promoting the show so I am sure we will get some air play. Aside from session here, session there, The BT4 band, some local swing bands, and working with some composers, that's about it till November.

Please always be safe
Thanks John "Vatos" Hernandez

8/06

Adolfo "fofi" Lancha

Hi Guys,

Is 20 yrs working, and it keeps going.. Enjoy!

Check out Sabado Gigante Keeps On Rolling, Lee Cowan On TV's Longest Running Weekly Entertainment Show - CBS News

www.fofi.net

8/06

Ben Perowsky

as the summer snowball continues to roll through europe and the uk, "joan as policewoman" gathers momentum / fans / .... calories as it treks through italy on the way back to london before heading to denmark and holland. freshly coney island made video for hot new single has been spotted on what? mtv?! yes, they still do music here!

also out of character, apparently the "ben perowsky trio" (from way back when) has been spotted on a juke box in the new will farrell film "talladega nights" the ballad of ricky bobby... for about 30 seconds!! (special thanks to hal wilner musical supercalifragailistivisor).
this soon to be a hollywood classic cd still available at:
http://www.perowsky.com

more summer news: steven bernstein's millenial territory orchestra cd now out on sunnyside!

look out for ben perowsky's "moodswing orchestra" this sept!
for more propaganda please visit www.myspace.com/benperowsky

8/06

The Hip Pickles

Well it's official. The Hip Pickles won a "Drummie" Award for 2006.

The Hip Pickles were voted number one Percussion Ensemble for the 3rd straight year in Drum Magazine. Runners up were Stomp and Blue Man Group and certainly we're honored to even be mentioned in the same breath as those groups

I want to say thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us. We appreciate your support and encouragement and giving us this huge honor.

On a personal note, I was quite honored to be voted runner up in the Drum Circle Facilitator category in the Drummie balloting.

I have a real passion for World Percussion and Drum Circles and I am thrilled, that people would put me in the company of Jim Griener, Arthur Hill and Christine Stevens. These folks are the tops in the field and I am humbled to be mentioned in their company. Again, a big thank you for anyone who supported me for this honor. I don't view myself in their league, but I will work harder to be worthy to be in their company.

And finally, I would like to share with you, my being selected to lead and facilitate the Friday night Drum Circle at the Percussive Arts Society's International Convention in Austin Texas this coming November. I'm so excited about this opportunity. I led a Circle at the 2003 Convention in Kentucky and that was just a off the charts experience. The drummers were just so good and the circle was amazing!

Otherwise, the Hip Pickles have had a very active summer of really fun performances and we are looking forward to a very busy fall season.
Hopefully we get to see you at one.

All the Best

Chet
www.hippickles.com

8/06

Jorge Bermudez

Hey Conga People 8-)!

I hope everyone is doing well this summer. I am delighted to announce my new affiliation with Meinl Percussion out of Germany. Please check out their products and you will see that they make great gear.

I am exclusively endorsing their products :-)! The Azteca Fade model congas are my new set.

After having been born in naked in Nicaragua almost 52 years ago I am returning to my country to look for my clothes on my Mother's birthday Sept. 18th for a 10 day visit :-) .

Mucho Amor Para todos,

Jorge Bermudez
www.bermudeztriangle.com

8/06

Taku Hirano

Just a head's up that I am performing on the dvd, "From The Big Apple To The Big Easy: The Concert For New Orleans." It will be released on August 22, and can be purchased on Amazon.

The concert was recorded on September 20, 2005 at Madison Square Garden, and features performances by Jimmy Buffett, Ry Cooder, Elvis Costello, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Fogerty, Elton John, Diana Krall, Lenny Kravitz, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews, Bette Midler, Rebirth Brass Band, Simon & Garfunkel, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Buckwheat Zydeco, and my in-laws, The Meters and The Neville Brothers.

I performed with Bette Midler for this amazing event. It was hosted by our family friend, Ed Bradley, and my wife, Arthel, was there covering it for Fox. It was definitely a night that I will never forget, especially considering it hit so close to home since all of my in-laws lost everything, and Arthel was in the trenches for three weeks covering the aftermath in New Orleans with her camera crew.

Taku

www.takuhirano.com

8/06

Rich Redmond

Hey guys! In case you are enjoying a cold one on the sofa tonight, I will be on ABC's Prime time special coverage of the 2006 CMA Music Festival. Check your local listings for the exact time (8 pm?)... We taped "Hicktown" live in front of 20,000 people and I got some nice camera time! My mug was also used in all of the ABC promotion spots. You will notice I am bashing a green SONOR kit, big ole SABIAN crashes, REMO heads, PROMARK sticks, QWIKSTIX stick holders and a RHYTHMTECH crasher (that I wanted to setup but didn't have time or the additonal hardware from the backline company to set it up)! THANKS!!!!

Thanks again and we'll see you soon on Cold Pizza, Fox and Friends, and Jimmy Kimmel! Jason's single for "Amarillo Sky" and it's video are climbing the charts!
THANK YOU!

Cheers,

Rich

Paul Gonzalez

... Paulina Rubio Rehearsals, concerts, and a MTV show coming up in Spain...

7/06

Nate Morton

...getting geared up for a summer tv season of great music, great parties... and TOMMY FRIGGIN' LEE!!!

7/06

Walfredo Reyes, Jr.

Walfredo Reyes, Jr. is accepting Drumset and percussion students. He is teaching in the Los Angeles area from his home in Valencia, CA. Please go to
www.walfredoreyesjr.com for more info.

Walfredo just released his instructional DVD by Hal Leonard "Global Beats" and is working on a follow up CD."

7/06

Warren Odze

... I'm currently playing drums on Broadway in the show "The Wedding Singer" ...

7/06

Virgil Donati

Hi everyone,

Brett Garsed and Jimmy Johnson interface with me to elevate my music!

Firstly, as I mentioned in the last newsletter, Derek and I are taking time to finally complete the next Planet X record. Brett Garsed was in town two weeks ago, and worked with us for two days to complete some of his guitar overdubs. His playing was absolutely mercurial. Earlier this week I had Jimmy Johnson come in to play on one of the tracks - simply masterful. The track Jimmy played on is one of the music minus drums tracks I put up a while back. It has gone through several changes since that time.... I completely re-wrote the verses, and further developed some of the piano parts. Those who have heard the original version will be able to compare. The mixing process begins this coming week.

I have also been in the studio playing on several Bunny Brunel productions. One being the iconic French artist Michel Polnareff, the other, Bollywood star Sandeep Chowta. Quite an eclectic mix!

Last night we were in Phantom Studio (Simon Phillips' studio) working on the latter.

I'm often asked what it is that I'm currently working on with my drumming, so I wanted to share one idea with you. Lately I've been working on developing more expression with the bass drums, and one way of doing that is with the creative use of accents. Setting up a looping 'sub-pulse' with the feet, while playing the main groove / pulse with the hands can create very exciting interactive sounds...

Be sure to check out some of my online lessons for purchase where I break down different exercises on charts and video.

Latest Virgildonati.com News

Virgil appears on Vertigo 2 with Toto Singer Joseph Williams

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of the new Vertigo album simply entitled "2". Vertigo is the studio project featuring former Toto singer Joseph Williams in a melodic rock mood, together with famed bass player and producer Fabrizio Grossi (Glenn Hughes, House of Lords, Starbreaker, Danny Vaughn, Starship etc.). Williams return on the market in 2003 with Vertigo's first chapter - featuring a sound style based on classic melodic rock - was greeted with much commercial and critical acclaim.

On Vertigo 2, Joseph and Fabrizio are joined by world class players such as Alex Masi on guitars, Virgil Donati on drums and Jason Scheff (Chicago, background vocals on Hold Me).

The resulting record, is another treat for the melodic rock fans and a real must for all lovers of the sound of Toto and of course for all those who have enjoyed Vertigo's chapter one.

Click here to sample sound clips from Vertigo 2

Visit Virgil's Official MySpace Page
Now you can also find Virgil on MySpace! Reunite with many other Virgil fans.

The page is relatively new, but a lot of fans have already caught on that Virgil officially has a home there along with all the other Virgildonati.com fans.

Here is the official address:
http://www.myspace.com/virgildonaticom

www.virgildonati.com

7/06

Terry Silverlight

Hello!

Just wanted to summarize my tour of Japan recently with the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, say a little about my Terry Silverlight Band performance in Manhattan last week, and a few other things... Below is a brief description of the tour and little bit about my band performance. Also, I had been meaning to mention that I'm included on the www.drummerworld.com and www.drumradio.com websites. Below are some links.

Thank you so much!
Terry

Terry Silverlight just returned from a three week tour of Japanese concert halls with the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra. The MJO is a 16-piece band lead by arranger David Matthews (arranger for James Brown 1970-1975, arranger for Paul Simon including "Still Crazy After All These Years", Billy Joel, and staff arranger at CTI Records 1976-1980). This is Terry's 8th tour of Japan with this band and has recorded eight CDs with them, several having won top awards in Japan's Swing Journal magazine. Each concert on this tour was completely sold out (2000-5000 seat halls). Terry also participated in three clinic performances on the tour for high school and college age students. The MJO consists of New York's finest musicians including (tours and CDs varies), Randy Brecker, Bill Watrous, Jim Pugh, Lew Soloff, Ryan Kisor, Bill Evans, Chris Hunter.

Upon Terry's return, he performed live with his Terry Silverlight Band at the Metropolitan Café in Manhattan. The evening featured Terry's drumming and his original music along with David Letterman Show bassist Will Lee, saxaphonist David Mann, trumpeter Tony Kadleck, and a long awaited reunion with Terry's brother, keyboardist Barry Miles. The room was packed.

http://drummerworld.com/drummergroove.html
http://drummerworld.com/drummerchoice.html (rock drummers, modern drummers,
featured drummers)
http://drummerworld.com/reports/Pasic2005.html ("clinics I attended")
http://www.drumradio.com/newhome.htm

7/06

Junior Tirado

Junior Tirado Passes Away
Renown Drum Artisan

New York, NY - July 10, 2006 -- Natalio Tirado, Jr. passed away today at 12:45 p.m. at Bellevue Hospital where he had been transferred since the beginning of the year. Junior, as he was known, had suffered a major heart attack two years ago and remained in a coma on life support throughout.

A master drum maker, Junior was known the world over for his meticulous work with African drums including congas, bongos, hand drums (panderos) as well as bomba (barilles) and bata drums. The late percussionist and bandleader Mongo Santamaria had Junior make him eight drums while vocalist Ruben Blades commissioned Junior to make bongos for him. Jerry Gonzalez had a pair of Junior congas and as of late, the orchestra from Japan, Orquesta La Luz commissioned congas from the master artisan. He also refurbished traditional African drums.

Born in Alto Rey, Puerto Rico on August 23, 1938 Junior was a singer and a dancer on television. He would also make bomba drums for local bands before he arrived in New York in 1962 as a singer with the Arsenio Rodriguez orchestra. He then played bongos and congas with the Tito Rodriguez orchestra before fully dedicating himself to the craftsmanship of drum making in 1963.

Junior Tirado is survived by his wife Violeta and two daughters Xiomara and Dinorah as well as five grandchildren.

He will be viewed at Ortiz Funeral Home at 201 Havemeyer Street in Brooklyn on Thursday from 4 - 9 p.m. and on Friday from 2 - 9 p.m. All percussionists are invited to play at the viewing.

Natalio Tirado, Jr. will be buried on Saturday at the Rosedale Cemetery in New Jersey.

7/06

Daniel de los Reyes

DrumJungle Pumps Up The Heat At Memorable Beatles "Love" Gala

(Las Vegas, NV) Internationally renowned percussionist Daniel de los Reyes and his DRUMJUNGLE troupe raised the already sizzling 100+ degree Las Vegas temperatures with their powerful high-energy drum / percussion performance playing nonstop dance music for the frenzied crowd at the Cirque du Soleil Beatles "Love" world premiere party June 30th at the Mirage Las Vegas.

Red carpet premiere show guests included Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, and Olivia Harrison. Other familiar faces were Deborah Harry (Blondie), Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen, The Sopranos), Billy Crystal and Lauren Hutton appearing simply as fans.

The spectacular premiere gala introduced guests to a world inspired by the animated movie "Yellow Submarine" complete with a huge inflatable yellow submarine! The wall-to-wall crowd was surrounded by retro décor complete with psychedelic projections creating a surreal wonderland that was then combined with the groundbreaking dance music of DrumJungle.

Percussionist and DrumJungle leader Daniel de los Reyes, Canadian percussionist Christian Lagueux (Lionel Richie, Ricky Martin, Noizy Neighbors, Quicksound), Cuban drum powerhouse Raul Pineda (Sintesis, Macina Loca, Chucho Valdez), dancers, and singers brought the house down with their high-energy performance making it impossible to keep enthusiastic guests from jumping onstage with the drummers as everyone partied well into the early morning hours.

"The dance music was fantastic. The perfect finale to a very magical night." - Attendee

In addition to their June 30th Cirque du Soleil Beatles "Love" party and July 2nd Mt. Charleston Jazz Festival performances, Daniel de los Reyes and DrumJungle Inc. have been featured in DRUM! Magazine and also are featured in the July issue of the popular Musico Pro magazine. DrumJungle Inc. shows are sponsored by Latin Percussion, DW Drums, Sabian cymbals, Regal Tip sticks, M-Audio software, and Sennhieser microphones.

For more information about DrumJungle Inc. including show photos and video footage, roster, and much more, please visit: www.drumjungle.com or our agent friendly site www.primaldrums.com.

7/06

Frank Colon

Hello, my Friends!

I just recorded an interview on Brazil's most widely viewed inter-active web tv program. You may access the program through Friday, July 7th at the following address:

http://www.interativawebtv.com.br/curtocircuito.html !!!

The interview contains live performances, as well as video clips from my latest DVD with my New York band as well as with the Kremlin Chamber Orchestra of Moscow! As it was publicized during the entire previous week, the site became so congested with viewers and people chatting from all over the world that the site almost crashed. The chat room was so packed, the tv station could hardly respond...!

I will be doing more of these in the near future..... stay tuned!!!

Luv-n-Light,
Frank

www.frankcolon.com

7/06

Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton

Join jazz drummer and bandleader and NEA Jazz Master Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton as he HITS with four breathtakingly remarkable new releases on Joyous Shout! in 2006 in celebration of his 85th birthday.

With each successive release turning up the heat on the 85th Birthday celebration, Chico brings back the FUNK on "6th Avenue Romp". Continuing the amazing run of guest spots are: vocalist Brenna Bavis and Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe on the Smokey Robinson gem "You Really Got A Hold On Me"; trumpeter Jon Faddis' muted musings alongside Chico's vocals on "Take The A Train"; guitarist Shuggie Otis' blistering soloistics on a swinging arrangement of T-Bone Walker's "Strollin’ with Bone"; and reprising his special guest appearances on "Juniflip" and "Believe" is former Hamilton band member trombonist George Bohanon augmenting Chico’s working "Euphoria" group on the Paul Ramsey penned shuffle powerhouse "Thunderwalk". Slipping up inside songs out of the R & B cannon, Chico and his "Euphoria" group spin swinging bold and beautiful arrangements of timeless classics including: Jr. Walker & The Allstars "Cleo’s Mood" and "Cleo's Back"; Bill Wither's "Ain't Got No Sunshine"; Blaze's "Elevation"; Booker T & The MG's "Chicken Pox"; and Stevie Wonder's "I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever). Rounding out the set is Cary DeNigris swinging a hole in your head on the Basie chestnut "Topsy", propelled by Chico's high-hat and ride cymbal. 6th Avenue is where Chico lived in LA before moving to NYC in the mid-60's, and "6th Avenue Romp" reads like an encyclopedia of patented Hamilton grooves: whether it be that classic "Conquistadors" beat turning "Cleo's Mood" into a guaranteed dance floor stomper; the swinging cymbal-snare-bass drum syncopation of "You Really Got A Hold On Me", "Take The A Train", "Strollin’ With Bone", "Thunderwalk", and "Gotta Make Things Right"; the brush & stick bossa on "I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever); or the bass drum back beat driven funk of "Ain’t No Sunshine", "Chicken Pox", and "Cleo's Back"- every track is a lesson in the Hamiltonian drum ethic!!

Always HIP and ever the consummate modernist, Chico invites the listener to join him and his cohorts in bringing back the funk on "6th Avenue Romp", illustrating why Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton is a NEA Jazz Master and Still The Man for Every Generation!!

Completing this celebration of Chico's 85th year, hitting the street 9/19/06 (a few days before Chico's 85th Birthday on 9/21/06) is "Heritage". These four unique releases are being pressed up in the CD w/ Mini-LP covers format.

7/06

Jorge Bermudez

Feliz Verano to All of you!

We make our NBC daytime TV debut on the soap opera "Passions" on Wednesday August 9th. They will play The Bermudez Triangle tune "Este Amor" which features a wonderful Cuban Singer, Songwriter Ali Olmo on vocals.

If you'd like to hear the track visit us at Bermudeztriangle.com.

Much Love To All,

Stay Cool :'( !

Jorge Bermudez

7/06

Brendan Buckley

Hello everyone,

How's it going? This is just a little note to let everyone know that, if you're planning on watching Italy vs. France this Sunday on the World Cup, we will be performing during the opening ceremonies with Shakira and Wyclef Jean. Should be a blast!

thanks for everything,
Brendan

7/06

Andres Bermudez

I am playing drums and percussion with singer / songwriter Lee Alexander. We will be touring througout Texas these next couple of months promoting his new CD, Out of Place. Check out his website at www.alexandersongs.com. I will keep you posted with cities and dates. We were also just nominated by the Houston Press Music Awards for: Best New Act, Best Folk / Acoustic, Album of the Year (Out of Place), Best Song (Venus Rising), and Best Songwriter.

We also will be playing at NAMM in Austin on the 14th...

A.B.

www.andres-bermudez.com

7/06

Rich Redmond

Hey guys! I just wanted to say hello. Things are great here and I hope that your world is wonderful. We are in the thick of it... playing our 170 dates this year. We have shared bills with EVERYONE in country this year except Tim, Faith, and Shania... and I mean EVERYONE! Jason is on fire! We will be featured on the ABC's special presentation of the CMA Music Festival on July 24th!!! We will also be playing Jimmy Kimmel, Cold Pizza and Fox & Friends in NY soon. We just shot the video for Jason's 3rd single entitled "Amarillo Sky". I got to plow my skins for 5 hours straight! The director is brilliant and it should be another #1 video!

Cheers,

Rich
www.richredmond.com

7/06

Jerry Marotta

Marotta / Griesgraber, Tony Levin Band, String Theory

www.jerrymarotta.com

7/06

Rick Latham

Hi Folks,

I hope this email finds all of you doing very well.

Summer is definitely here and It's really, really Hot in L.A.!!!!!!

Many people have been asking for some Juice Newton photos and sound clips so.... I've finally put up a new page on my site that features some of these things.

Juice is really sounding great and the band is a lot of fun. (great musicians!!!!)

This first clip that I'm adding is really nice, sounds great and looks great! This was a cool gig actually up in the lakes of Canada north of Toronto. The venue was The Casino Rama and it was Canada Day, much like our 4th of July.

Here's the page link:

Check it out
http://www.ricklatham.com/Juice.html

This is a fairly high quality video of about 9MB so it might take some time to load according to your high speed connection but it's well worth the wait.

I hope to see many of you somewhere along the road sometime soon.

Enjoy, and please stay cool!!!!!

Rick

7/06

Wally Gator Watson

I hope that all is well. Here are some of my latest goings on.

New website address is: www.wally_gator-watson.com

New endorsers: Rhythm Tech Percussion (thanks for the help Pam)
Triggerheads Drum Triggers.

Present music affiliation: The Cab Calloway Orchestra appearing at the Pori Jazz Festival July 19th and 20th 06.

Thanks for the support, Wally G.

7/06

Jason Sutter

Just finished upcoming album Summer Girl with Smashmouth and am presently on tour with them through the late fall. Recently finished a spring tour with The Rembrandts. Spent the last year on tour with American HI-FI who presently have the single to the movie Superman. Look for an upcoming feature this summer in Drum magazine!

www.jasonsutter.com

6/06

Bobby Sanabria is 2006 Bronx Walk of Fame Inductee!!

Bronx born and bred Grammy nominated drummer, percussionist, bandleader, arranger, composer, educator, Bobby Sanabria will be inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame during this year's Bronx Week. The Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony will be part of the Bronx Week Grand Finale and take place at the Grand Concourse and E. 161st St. at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 24th.

The NY Daily News Bronx Week supplement list this year's other inductees as actor Chazz Palminteri, author Mary Higgins Clark, Zulu Nation founder Arika Bambaataa, NFL Hall of Famer Art Donovon, newscaster Tony Guida and Broadway legend Manny Azenberg along with Bobby.

The Grand Concourse south of 161st St is the Bronx Walk of Fame which honors Bronx-born or bred personalities whose work and contributions have made a difference throughout the world. Each Inductee gets a permanent street named after them. The award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a Bronxite.

Some past inductees include former Secretary of State Colin Powell, author E.L. Doctorow, actress Rita Moreno, actor Danny Aiello, singer Bobby Darin, astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson, basketball Hall of Famer Tiny Archibald, comedian and actor Robert Klein, filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, author E. L. Doctrow, actress and entertainer Diahann Carroll, television host Regis Philbin and Latin musicians, Willie Colón, Eddie & Charlie Palmieri, Yomo Toro, Johnny Pacheco, and Ray Barretto.

Open to the public!!
Location: Corner of Grand Concourse & E. 161 Street
Time: 11 am
Admission: Free
Info: 718-590-6252

6/06

Ted Parsons

Ted Parsons and N I C recently finished recording their second album. A tight 12 day session at the MOK studio with producer Scotty Hard in charge has given fruit to a diverse collection of tracks. Keith Levine (P.I.L., Murder Global) joined in on the last week of the session with both guitar and vocals on several tracks, Jørgen Gaardvik (Phantoms, Cuban Connection, Frank Znort) adds percussion and Nils Petter Molvær graces a track with his trumpet.

Also Ted was playing with Jesu for a 4 week European tour. Expect more Jesu shows & summer festivals. There is a tour in the states this fall. And a new album expected this fall on Hyra Head records............................... JESU @myspace
www.myspace.com/jesujesu

www.saucerx.com/tedparsons

6/06

Sean O'Rourke

... just got the gig with Sugarland. We go out this Thursday. Fun gig, nice folks...

6/07

Albert Bouchard

The Brain Surgeons are the brainstorm of Albert Bouchard, whose prodigious songwriting, arrangements and creative drumming drove the legendary Blue Öyster Cult to platinum sales and arena rock status. Contrary to the hilarious Saturday Night Live skit, he's the dude who really put the cowbell in "Don't Fear the Reaper." More important, his influence is acknowledged by rock pioneers from the Minutemen (whose Mike Watt still covers his "The Red and the Black" nightly) to Metallica, whose version of his classic "Astronomy." went quadruple-platinum in the U.S. alone. The rare artist who's shared stages with both Jimi Hendrix and Sonic Youth, his vision, chops and giant Godzilla mask burn brightly as ever with the Brain Surgeons, who've released seven highly praised CDs on Cellsum Records and built a devoted cult following over a decade of hard touring and great word-of-mouth. The band also features Deborah Frost, an ex-rock critic in the tradition of Patti Smith and Chrissie Hynde on vocals and guitar. Their newest and perhaps most outrageous weapon is lead guitarist Ross the Boss (Dictators, Manowar). One of the most powerful and best-loved guitarists ever to emerge from the New York scene, Ross the Boss has often made the band he's in sound like a supergroup. With Bouchard, who's longed to collaborate with him ever since the Dictators opened for Blue Öyster Cult, he's really in one. Denial Of Death, an album of completely new material written and recorded with Ross can be ordered now from the Merch department at www.cellsum.com. Details of international distribution deal and 2006 tour dates are forthcoming.

www.cellsum.com

6/06

Brendan Buckley

"Shakira" Oral Fixation World Tour
Records for "Pedestrian" and "Fulano"

www.brendanbuckley.com

6/06

Kurt Rasmussen

Cirque du Soleil's production of "O" in Las Vegas. Teaching Brazilian percussion at U.N.L.V. and Director of the Escola de Samba Mocidade Rebelde and nightclub act Fala Serio. Also performing with Senegalese Guitarist King Ibu at nightclubs and local cultural events!

6/06

AL3

currently working w/ MC Rai (Embarka Rec.) Tunisian groove music, very cool and new stuff. AL's company Sonic Albonic Music has joined forces with Scarab Productions and BTI to develop an animated / live action sitcom for the Disney Channel. AL will co star and compose music for the show.

www.myspace.com/albonic

6/06

Billy Nychay

Recently was part of this years Jager Music Tour with Disturbed, followed up with next Jager Tour with Staind, Three Days Grace and Hurt. Played shows in 2006 with such artists as Chimaira, Arch Enemy, Buckcherry, Our Lady Peace, Bloodsimple, Gary Hoey. Will be playing this years largest radio fest WJJO Band Camp in August with Staind, Three Days Grace, Hurt, Dope, Nonpoint, Hinder, Seether, and Fly Leaf

www.kickingk8.com

6/06

Jorge Bermudez

Hola Mi Gente 8-)!

How is everyone? I hope life is showing all of you much love. Here are 2 new films to watch out for that have Bermudez Triangle tunes in them.

"Dorm Daze 2" will be released to theatres soon. It features July Playboy Playmate, lovely and sexy Cuban actress Vida Guerra. It is a comedy :-) .

www.dormdaze2themovie.com

"God's Waiting List" is a wonderfully conceived story about a love triangle between 2 siblings and their mutual love interest "Rachel" portrayed beautifully by Nian Aster. She gives a riveting performance in her character's fall from grace. Nian wrote the screenplay as well.

Notable actors Roger "Guenveur" Smith from "Malcom X", Nicki Micheaux from"The Shield", and Ingrid Oliu from "Real Women Have Curves" round out the cast. It was directed by screenwriter Duane Adler. He wrote the screenplay for "Save The Last Dance".

www.godswaitinglist.com

Gracias for your support!

It is with great joy that I announce that my Bermudez Triangle tunes are now available for purchase at iTunes. I have 2 CD'S now but in the upcoming days their will be a total of 4 CD compilations and a new CD single.

Please pass the good word along to a friend. Much Love to all!

Paz

Jorge Bermudez
www.bermudeztriangle.com

6/06

Kenwood Dennard

Performing with Robin Eubanks
(www.robineubanks.com)
and Karyshma
(www.karyshma.com)

www.kenwooddennard.com

6/06

MB Gordy

Rita Coolidge, George Kahn, Frances YIP , Music for the New Faith Hill, Tim McGraw Tour, just played on the new Meatloaf CD

movies: Superman, Syrianna, Firewall, Open Season, Poseidon, Talledega Nights

6/06

Tony James

New album released, May 2006!
Available at www.tonyjames.com and www.cdbaby.com

6/06

Andy Newmark

... I played on the new Dave Gilmour CD, On an Island, which was a big hit in the USA for the past 6 months. Also doing tracks now for the first new (with new original songs) Roxy Music album since Avalon was released in 1982. I was the drummer in the London production of The Lion King for 5 years. That was the hardest I have ever worked in my life. Great experience however...

Basically I am just living a quiet life out in the English countryside with Jan, and my 4 cats. All is cool...

Sincerely,
Andy

6/06

Sandy Gennaro

Dates w/ The Monkees

European Tour w/ Bo Diddley (July '06)
"Star" Councilor at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp (NYC Aug '06)
Drummers Collective Senior Faculty Member
Master Classes / Clinics to promote Warners / Alfred Instructional DVD / Book
"Drum Basics The Ultimate Beginner Series"
Awaiting Release of "Rock / Blues Drumming" Book / CD by Carl Fischer Music in conjunction with The Drummers Collective

www.sandygennaro.com

6/06

Al Webster

On tour with Jeff Healey, recording with Amanda Marshall as well as Walter Trout.

www.alwebster.com

6/06

Rick Latham

Many Greetings from Singapore.

It's humid ... here but I love it.

Doing a week long masterclass. Then Houston and Canada with Juice.

Hope all is well...

Rock On,

Rick
www.ricklatham.com

6/06

Janelle Burdell

Just closed the National Tour of Little Shop of Horrors and now working on upcoming solo projects as well as being featured on the new CD from acoustic guitar extraordinaire Vicki Genfan and the new release by capital B.

www.janelleburdell.com

06/06

Roger Squitero

Hi All.

Just a heads up. I will be performing with Andrea Bocelli on thurs. The 15th on "Good Morning America" and the following week Fri. the 23rd with Phil Collins on "The Today Show" and "The Early show".

I hope you're all well and thanks for your continued support.

peace,
Roger Squitero
www.rogersquitero.com

6/06

Mike Bennett

Things have been busy as usual. Im backstage at the new OC Pavilion in Santa Ana, CA doing a couple of shows today. Its a beautiful new theater built by Mike Harrah of Harrah's Casinos. We have been doing a lot of filming here for PBS / KOCE TV fundraisers and various other functions that Harrah's is involved in.

Performing and teaching in Los Angeles area. Current Projects include:
- The Johnny Blas Funky Latin Jazz Band
- 2azz1
- The Joe Jewell Quartet
- Reed Gratz Band
- Michael Ryan & Gypsy Passion
- & Many Others

www.mikebennettdrums.com

6/06

David Owens

Things have been busy ..... I'm doing a lot of Christian stuff these days ..... Franklin Graham Crusades, Harvest Crusades (Greg Laurie's ministry), Ann Graham Lotz events, Billy Graham Events, and I still tour with Fernando Ortega. I also played on his next CD out on October ..... I recorded with a great new artist in Portland named Liv Warfield (Soulful, funky hip hoppy stuff) ..... Lots of recording around town and a few "show" things .... Just keeping busy ...... I'm amazed that I can get up every day and people pay me to hit things .... What a Blessing! ......Hope all is well with you guys ...... David

www.davidowensdrums.com

6/06

Joe Morris

Touring with Esteban: Some recent notable gigs with him would be: Red Rocks, David Letterman Show, The View, HSN live tv appearances, guitar informercials seen on national TV over 25 times a day. Other gigs and recordings: Was just chosen for the 2nd year in a row to play at the School of Bass event on October 19th --22nd. I was requested to be the drummer by all bassists. Nice honor for me. Artists include: Mel Brown, Billy Sheehan, Victor Wooten, Christian McBride, Ray Riendeau, Tim Bogart, and a few more I can't think of. Recently played with the Nelson Brothers (Gunner and Mathew) Tracking my 5th solo cd to be out this year. Tons of studio work for various artists such as Poco, Paul Cotton, Steve Vai and Greg Koch. Recorded a new CD with guitarist Greg Koch on Steve Vai's label Favored Nations out in stores now. Check my web site for the rest, I can't remember everything. Its been just great. !!!!

Joe Morris
www.joemorris.net

6/06

Cary Nasatir

Hal Leonard just published my latest project... "Praise And Worship Drumming... A Guide To Playing In Church" with CD. The book is proving to be very useful for church drummers, as well as non- drumming worship leaders, music directors, and ministers of music. The method book also includes an appendix of Praise tunes grouped by appropriate drum patterns.

www.nsopdrums.com

6/06

Dave Abbruzzese

... recently played at The NAMMY's in Hollywood, FL... and am on the new Bernard Fowler solo release! titled "Friends with Benefits"

www.freeassociationrecords.com

6/06

Alex Alexander

Hello Friends,

How are you? I hope this email finds you happy and enjoying the great summer months. I wanted to update you on what's been going on with me.

First, I've updated my website to include lots of pictures as well as video. Also check out the new endorsers page....

I've been busy traveling between South America, North America and Europe. Doing lots of sessions and jingles. This summer I'll be performing with Sylvia Tosun (She has a new Live DVD coming out soon. It's Awesome!), Deborah Gibson (at the 20th anniversary of the Newport Mall this sat), Tina Turner Tribute Show in Times Sq. and much more. I've also been helping Dido write for her next record. It's going to be a great third record. I'll be in London with her for the month of June and Ibiza in August.

All the best to you all,
New Website!
www.alex-alexander.com

6/06

Taku Hirano

Hi all! Since completing Stevie Nicks' Australia / New Zealand tour, I have been over to Italy twice with Giorgia, a female Italian popstar, performing in Torino at the Paralympic Winter Games and in Milan. I have also been performing with the Japanese world music group Rin'. This group is comprised of three young women who play all traditional Japanese instruments (koto, 17-string koto, biwa, shakuhatchi, and shamisen). They fuse their music with loops and yours truly on live percussion. We ended up doing some shows in Los Angeles with Lisa Loeb singing, and in New York with Leigh Nash (of Sixpence None The Richer) singing. I also recently did a show with Stevie Nicks in Las Vegas at the Wynn, and got to hang out with Pam Gore for a quick second!

I am currently in Tokyo rehearsing with Utada Hikaru. At 22, Hikaru has become the largest selling Japanese artist with 40 million in record sales to date. Her debut album sold 30 million when she was 15... not bad in a country of 120 million! I will be touring with her in Japan until mid-September.

Taku
www.takuhirano.com

6/06

Fausto Cuevas

I'll be at the Essence Festival in Houston, TX with Frank McComb ... Mint Condition and Babyface are on the same bill... It's gonna be a Killin' show...Talk to you soon...
Ciao,

Fausto Cuevas III
www.faustocuevas.com

6/06

Rich Remond

Hey guys and gals!!!! I just wanted to pass along some fun tour shots. Just finished doing a 13 date co-headlining tour with Jason Aldean and new country darling Miranda Lambert!!!! We did mostly 4,000 seater civic centers and colleges. Very young, enthusiastic ( and largely female) crowds... Thanks so much for the support! It's looking like a #1 single on Monday and 2 more singles and videos to be released from the current record.

... I wanted to let you know that Jason Aldean's single "Why" that I played on is #1!!!!!!... The #1 country song in the land on the Billboard charts!!!! ...

Thanks for all of your yummy stuff. C ya soon,

Hope to see ya soon,

Rich
www.richredmond.com

6/06

Roger Squitero

... i'm playing the new Disney / Phil Collins BDWY show "Tarzan" and playing with Ron Carter and Vanessa Williams....

Peace, Roger Squitero

www.rogersquitero.com

6/06

Gregory Caputo

...I have been subbing in the world famous Count Basie Big Band. There also will be an article on me in the October issure of Classic Drummer Magazine...

www.gregorycaputo.com

6/06

Pat Petrillo

Just a note to say hi, and that I am still doing Gloria Gaynors gig, and I am shooting a new Instructional DVD July 8 and 9...

6/06

Aldo Mazza leaves his mark in Manitoba!

Montreal percussionist and drummer, Aldo Mazza (Répercussion, Director and Founder of the KoSA Percussion Workshops & Festival, Founder of the KoSA Academy) just returned from a successful clinic tour in Manitoba (Canada) where he spent four days adjudicating at the Brandon Jazz Festival. During the event, Aldo gave several workshops to band directors and clinics in Latin percussion rhythms and techniques. Aldo then continued his tour of Manitoba in Winnipeg (The Drum Cellar) where a crowd of 250 drum and percussion enthusiasts gathered to take in his classes in Latin rhythms. Back in his hometown of Montreal (Canada), Aldo has recently performed with legendary singer and artist Petula Clark, and the Savoy-Ellington singers.

He is also in demand in Montreal as a drum circle facilitator for corporate events – a new venture for Aldo who in 2005 started the successful company – "Drumparties.com".

On June 3 & 4 Aldo will be busy in Montreal when KoSA presents its first KoSA Montreal Weekend workshop featuring Dom Famularo, Paul Picard, Jerry Mercer, Camil Belisle, Giampaolo Scatozza, Robert Leroux, Tony Albino, Pierre Cornier and Nasyr A. Al-Khabir.

In the coming months, Aldo will be performing several shows in Montreal accompanying the famed singer Frank Sinatra Jr. Of course, this August, don't forget to catch Aldo at his usual hang in Vermont for the 11th edition of the KoSA International Percussion Workshops and Festival. This year's event promises to be yet again full of surprises and will certainly not disappoint. Aldo will be teaching and performing along with such renowned artists as Antonio Sanchez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Bernard Purdie, to name but a few.

For more information on Aldo, please visit aldomazza.com.
For more information on KoSA, kindly check out kosamusic.com.

5/06

Sam Rodriguez

Greeting, it's been a crazy spring, I played with some oldies groups recently The Drifters, Village People and Donna Summer. The summer is almost here and I will be playing some local gigs with my band around town. If you are in the area please come out and check out some jazz with some rice and bean.

5/06