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It's Groundhog Day... Again!
By Joe Mowatt "The unique part of Groundhog Day was that the drummer had to play on stage, in a groundhog costume, wearing a giant groundhog head. Since I could...
It's Groundhog Day... Again!
By Joe Mowatt "The unique part of Groundhog Day was that the drummer had to play on stage, in a groundhog costume, wearing a giant groundhog head. Since I could...
My Tuning Philosophy
By Sean McDaniel "I’ve experimented with the bottom heads being a tritone higher on certain gigs if the drums are bigger. At my current Broadway show, I’ve even had the...
My Tuning Philosophy
By Sean McDaniel "I’ve experimented with the bottom heads being a tritone higher on certain gigs if the drums are bigger. At my current Broadway show, I’ve even had the...
My Path to the Podium
By Andy Blanco "When I was preparing to conduct Nice Work if You Can Get It, I began by watching a video of the conductor and marking my score with any...
My Path to the Podium
By Andy Blanco "When I was preparing to conduct Nice Work if You Can Get It, I began by watching a video of the conductor and marking my score with any...
My Experiences Recording a Broadway Cast Album
By Jared Schonig "The musical experience of recording a Broadway cast album ranges from easy to difficult depending on the circumstances. I find that the two factors that contribute most...
My Experiences Recording a Broadway Cast Album
By Jared Schonig "The musical experience of recording a Broadway cast album ranges from easy to difficult depending on the circumstances. I find that the two factors that contribute most...
On Being a 'Go-To' Drummer for Broadway
By Rich Rosenzweig "To be sure, a key component of being a solid Broadway drummer is versatility. It’s about knowing as many different styles as possible, and then being able...
On Being a 'Go-To' Drummer for Broadway
By Rich Rosenzweig "To be sure, a key component of being a solid Broadway drummer is versatility. It’s about knowing as many different styles as possible, and then being able...
Living and Working in New York City
By Jared Schonig "It hasn’t always been easy (and it’s certainly very odd right now!) but personally I’ve always enjoyed the challenge. I’ve heard a few things along the way...
Living and Working in New York City
By Jared Schonig "It hasn’t always been easy (and it’s certainly very odd right now!) but personally I’ve always enjoyed the challenge. I’ve heard a few things along the way...
Setups
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Bright Star - Steve Bartosik
"The djembe is always covered with a towel and is only used on downbeats for a very low, woofy sound. Drumsticks are never used during the show, only variations on...
Bright Star - Steve Bartosik
"The djembe is always covered with a towel and is only used on downbeats for a very low, woofy sound. Drumsticks are never used during the show, only variations on...
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Paul Hansen
"The red bandana you see is covering my custom field drum, a converted 16” floor tom with heavy snares. The bandana gives the sound extra weight and adds a couple...
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Paul Hansen
"The red bandana you see is covering my custom field drum, a converted 16” floor tom with heavy snares. The bandana gives the sound extra weight and adds a couple...
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Beauty and the Beast - Luke Hubley
Luke Hubley’s percussion setup for Beauty and the Beast at Theater Under The Stars in Houston Texas.
Beauty and the Beast - Luke Hubley
Luke Hubley’s percussion setup for Beauty and the Beast at Theater Under The Stars in Houston Texas.
