Spending time with my wife (love to travel when we can), my family and friends.
Drumming and singing.
Still learning to play guitar (although all I am doing so far is learning my five major chords, how to go from one to another and generally just bamming around on it). I'm also bammin' around on a mandolin I'm tryin' to learn how to play too. Lotta fun!
Watching/going to IRL (Indy Racing League) races (open wheel RULES!).
Gardening.
Reading.
NFL football: GO COLTS!
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Music
Blues is my personal preference. But, I like any well performed music.
Have been playing drums since I was five years old (that's when I received my first real drum set; after having torn through several paper, kid kits).
I've had the pleasure of playing with some of Indy's finest players/bands, including: The Allnighters, Governor Davis and the Blues Ambassadors, The Night Owls, The Wolfpack, The Fabulous Silvertones, featuring Clyde Shelby, Smokey James and the Arson Squad, The Missing Blues Band, The Wolfpack Revival. Have opened up shows for some of the best in the Blues business (Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Koko Taylor, John Mayall, Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, with Sam Myers, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Lonnie Mack...and more).
CDs I've played on include: The Wolfpack - Wolves In Cheap Clothing (Lycanthropia Records, out of print); Live From The Slippery Noodle Inn Volume 2 (Slippery Noodle Sound - SNS0004) performing on two tracks with The Wolfpack; Santa Is A Bluesman Vol. 3 (Rollin' & Tumblin' Records - RT 2608) performing on one track with The Wolfpack.
I am on a compilation CD "A Tribute To The Legendary Blues Mandolin Man, James Yank Rachell, 1910-1997". The CD was released on June 8th, 2008. I play drums on three tracks ("Divin' Duck"; "Depression Blues"; "Wadie Green"). Check out www.yankrachell.com for additional details of the tribute CD (and to buy several copies for yourself and your family/firends) and to learn more about Yank (one of the coolest people I've had the absolute pleasure of meeting, and the thrill on occasion to have played with). November '07 I played & was filmed for a U-tube video with other players on the release, to promote the Yank Tribute CD. The video I play on/in was for "Wadie Green." I'm just playin' brush on my snare. Minimal, but a BLAST! I've posted the video on this page. Check it out.
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Check out the Duff Music photo archive below. It includes bands I've played with or seen, etc. I'll be adding lots more old pics as I get them scanned.
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Movies
Comedies.
Too many favorites to pick one top movie.
Like action and historical movies too.
Television
Watch way too much of it.
Too many favorite shows to list.
Books
Currently reading:
Recently read: "Chuck Berry - The Auto-biography."
Heroes
My Mom, Yank Rachell and Ringo Starr.
RIP Christopher Scott Hoaglin, 11/29/68 - 6/29/97.
Miss you every day my friend.
About me: Married ten years. Three cats (Polly, Bella & Indy).
Work in sales.
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Play: Drummer/Singer. New trio band playing Blues, Soul & Rock 'N Roll - Jaybird Wilson and the Brothers In Time - Band features Jaybird Wilson on guitar/vocals, Ed E. Derango on bass/vocals and myself on drums/vocals (more details/show dates to come).
******************************************************************I also play on occasion with The Yank Rachell Tribute Band (Mike Butler - Mandolin; Steve Brown - Guitar; Tim Messersmith - bass; Mike Brown - keyboards; Alan Stratnyer - harmonica and myself on drums). The Yank Rachell Tribute Band will be playing Saturday, August 8th at The Indiana State Fair. We'll perform from 3 to 5PM in the Pioneer Village Stage. Then, we'll be on a trailer performing in the tractor parade. Should be a blast! Come on out, grab a corn-dog, ear of corn and have some fun!
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Have a gig? Need a drummer? Send me a message.
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Who I'd like to meet: Cool people. Like to have fun and live. Other blues musicians, fans, etc...really any fans of great music.
Yank Rachell Tribute CD is available now at www.yankrachell.com
Check out the website and the video below for more info about this benefit project. Thanks.
Hey Duff, gonna miss you at the jam this week, we'll play something that sounds maybe remotely like Ti Na Ni Na Nu as a tribute to you. LOL See ya at the next jam, man!!
Thanks for the add... great to be your friend! Stop by and check out our page... give us a chance to quote your upcoming projects! Happy Days ~ Stephanie / RSB Sales RSBSales@hotmail.com www.rsbsales.com - under construction!
Colonel, the birthday has been good. I am shocked that in 2 years it will be the big 40. I appreciate the recognition and hope all is well with you and Mary Beth!
Stevie Ray's Memorial Service will be held on
Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 4:00PM - 8:00PM at
Conkle Funeral Home
4925 W.
16th Street
Sppedway, IN 46224.
Anyone wishing to Ride to the Funeral Home with the Group - We will be meeting at MugShots by 3:00PM and leaving shortly thereafter (approximately 3:15PM)
Duff, thanks so much for Yank birthday party pics! I enjoyed seeing them and sure hope I get to meet soem of the fine friends that Yank had in Indianapolis sometime. I am on the tribute cd too.
Hey Duff,
Next Local show at this time is Connor's pub, Aprol the 9th at 10:00pm next one is Bucks Pub Elwood In. the 11th at 10:00pm
Thanks for the good words.
Art
Duff thanks for coming to see us saturday and getting a CD. Thanks for the kind words as well! Happy New year to you too! man! That is a huge drum set!!! Shaq's? Be safe! MM
Tim was great seeing you sat night! thanks for showing up! Your attendance increased our audience by 30%! Thanks! Gald you like the CD. hope to see you again soon! thanks mike milligan
