Billy Martin, Trilok Gurtu, Stanton Moore, John Bonham, ?love, Danny Carrey, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Matt Chamberlin, Elvin Jones, Jon Theodore, Brann Dailor, Indigenous Indian, African, and South American music. Local drummers and percussionists!
**MIKE MARLIER**
**STANTON MOORE**
**ZORO**
**MARCO MINNEMANN**
**JOJO MAYER**
**CHRIS LACINAK**
................Those are just a few of the names that The Denver Drum Collective has been able to help bring to Denver for very successful and educational drum clinics. Who's next? Help me to decide in '08!..............................
Greetings!
I've spoken to many of you about this crazy idea I have of getting a
group of drummers together to talk shop. Well, I'm happy to say that
things are (finally) starting to move in the right direction.
The purpose of the Denver Drum Collective (clever, huh?) is to build
a strong community of local drummers who support and educate each
other. This is NOT a worlds fastest drummer competition nor an
undiscovered drummer contest. This is a very organic very relaxed
attempt at networking, community, and friendship. Pure and simple.
I was reading a Modern Drummer interview with Ben Riley--jazz great,
and he mentioned that back in the day, it would be nothing to see five
drummers going out to hear another drummer. That they always hung out
and exchanged ideas and the music became strong because they all had
their own approaches but shared them with others. I know that some of
the drummers on the receiving end of this email are excellent marching
band guys, and others are great jazzers, and others are novices
(that's where I fall!) but everyone has their particular strength, and
I would like for us to share those strengths with each other and in
doing so, promote Denver as a great drumming community.
I am fortunate to
have secured The Walnut Room as a venue to host the meetings--and with
that we have the ability to screen DVDs, have percussion circles (not
of the hippie variety) and eventually host masterclasses/clinics. If
there is someone out there who's had dreams of being a clinician,
here's your chance to show us what you've got. If somebody has
explored non-western rhythmic ideas/percussion, please bring it in and
demonstrate. If somebody has a knack for recording drums, share your
thoughts.
As an added incentive to get this off the ground, I would love to
explore the opportunity of giving back to the community, particularly
school music programs via benefit shows or other means. Again, any
recommendations are welcome!
Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested and feel free to
contact me with any additional questions.
denverdrums@gmail.com
TL: brownout - laredo77 | deadmau5 - we fail | beastie boys - whatcha want | the jbs - pass the peas | sky hi - over the influence | deadmau5 - jaded (loop) | connie price and the keystones - double dutch (loop) | jamie lidell - little bit o feel good | daft punk - da funk (loop) | organization - smokey feeling | calypso king and the soul investigatros - tiki tofu | orgone - i get lifted | dj aeon7 - funky furious | Franck Roger and Alix Alvarez - Dub H (loop) | james brown - its a new day | deadmau5 - not exactly | the sound stylistics - shake and hip drop | stevie wonder - uptight alright | blue foundation - sweep (16 bit lolita mix)
WE HAVE FINALLY COMPLETED FOUR ALBUMS FOR OUR FOUNDATION TO HELP THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS IN NEED FEATURING LOUIE BELLSON, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, EARL PALMER, HUBERT SUMLIN, LEVON HELM, DR. LONNIE SMITH, JIMMY COBB, CHUCK E. WEISS, JAVON JACKSON, CLEM BURKE, LARRY CAMPBELL, AIRTO MOREIRA, COUGAR & RUBEN ESTRADA, WASHBOARD CHAZ, MIKE WATT, STEVE JORDAN, DANNY 'KOOTCH' KORTCHMAR, JOHN BOUDREAUX, JAMES GADSON, TANMOY BOSE, CLIVE BUNKER, IRA COLEMAN, PETER ERSKINE, JERRY JUMONVILLE, PETE LOCKETT, SANTA DAVIS, JOHNNY VIDACOVICH, SAM CARR, BILL BRUFORD, KEITH CARLOCK, STANTON MOORE, SOUHAIL KASPAR, AFRICAN MUSICIANS, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, GOSPEL CHOIRS, CLASSICAL ENSEMBLES, TAP DANCING, LATIN ENSEMBLES, MARDI GRASS INDIANS, STREET MUSICIANS, DJ RE-MIXES, ETC. . . Currently looking for the right record company to release these wonderful gems. Please, help us support thee cradle of modern music!!! Regards, Fabian Jolivet
WE HAVE FINALLY COMPLETED FOUR ALBUMS FOR OUR FOUNDATION TO HELP THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS IN NEED FEATURING LOUIE BELLSON, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, DR. LONNIE SMITH, EARL PALMER, LEVON HELM, JIMMY COBB, JAVON JACKSON, CLEM BURKE, LARRY CAMPBELL, AIRTO MOREIRA, WASHBOARD CHAZ, SOUHAIL KASPAR, STEVE JORDAN, DANNY 'KOOTCH' KORTCHMAR, JOHN BOUDREAUX, JAMES GADSON, TANMOY BOSE, CLIVE BUNKER, PETE LOCKETT, PETER ERSKINE, SANTA DAVIS, JOHNNY VIDACOVICH, SAM CARR, HUBERT SUMLIN, KEITH CARLOCK, STANTON MOORE, ISSAM HOUSHAN, AFRICAN MUSICIANS, NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, GOSPEL CHOIRS, CLASSICAL ENSEMBLES, TAP DANCING, LATIN ENSEMBLES, MARDI GRASS INDIANS, STREET MUSICIANS, ETC. . . Currently looking for the right record company to release these gems. Please, help us support thee cradle of modern music! Regards, Fabian Jolivet
Shakedown and Jay Bianchi's 40th birthday this weekend:
That's right, we'll be in Denver this Saturday and Sunday celebrating the 40th birthday of Mr Jay Bianchi and our 6th monthly residense at his clubs.
Saturday at Cervante's: show starts at 10pm come early and check out the 2 opening bands starting at 8pm 6th monthly residense show Laser Light Show by DEX
Sunday at Owsley's Golden Road: show starts at 8pm Jay B's Birthday!
Rupp's Drums
