the now defunct (but always fun) echoSeven:
drums/vocals - craig carmen,
guitar/vocals/harp - andrew luttrell,
bass/vocals - kevin bailey
Influences
in no particular order...
john bonham, keith moon, radiohead, gene kruppa, supertramp, buddy rich, ian mosely, carl palmer, carroll fisher, neil peart, pink floyd, picasso, the beatles, horrace silver, brubeck, wagner
"Drums are greater than the sum of their parts." This is the philosophy that Craig brings to his craft. Since the first days with his instrument, Craig has realized that drums are more than a collection of singular instruments. Rather, they are collectively a singular instrument. "It's more than just a philosophy though. Its a combination of the styles of music I've studied and listen to that allows me to be the musician I am." True: Craig's years of playing have taken him through many genres... symphonic, ochestral, jazz, stage musicals, world music, blues, heavy metal, and good old rock and roll. Being able to draw from these different musical stylings is what makes Craig the astute, dynamic, musical drummer he is. This combination is the manifestation of the philosophy and experience that he shares with his audience. Others agree... world class jazz guitarist and sitarist Jay Kishor (Stanley Jordan, Annapoorna Devi) says...
"Craig Carmen is one of those percussionists equally adept in the more mainstream genres as well as more technically demanding forms. He is a rare-breed musician who has an understanding of percussive finesse and a sense of touch. Its always a personal joy to play with Craig."
Hello lovely Marylanders! It's been ages since I've seen most of you. I miss Charm City...Just thought I'd drop a quick line and let you know I'll be playing at the 13th floor (one chase street, in the belvedere hotel) Thursday, Sept. 4 from 10-1am, with my wonderful Boston band, The Bon Ton Parade. It would be great if you could make it.
hey there you! ;) been a while. if you find a quick sec, would you mind voting for us? we have a killer chance of winning this thing!!! do you mind helping us out??? thank you. ROCK ON!!! ~Nina
BLOOD CORPS is entered in the FOX ROCKS Contest!!! Visit www. myfoxdc. com to cast your vote and see them perform LIVE on The FOX Morning Show. They also will have the opportunity to headline a show at Jammin' Java!!! Voting ends on May 11th at midnight. The winners will be announced on May 12th so get online and VOTE!!!
