MY FAVORITE ARTISTS: Bobby Womack, Prince, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Sam & Dave, Freddie King, Earth Wind & Fire, Al Green, The Meters, The Bar-Kays, Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Raphael Saadiq, D'Angelo, The Roots, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, Earl Greyhound, John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, Brad Mehldau, The Bronx, Candiria, Pantera, and more.
MY FAVORITE DRUMMERS: ?uestlove, Matt Chamberlain, Steve Jordan, Steve Gadd, Vinnie, Nir Z, Dave Grohl, Ken Schalk, Al Jackson, Tony Williams, Philly Joe Jones, Brian Blade, Willie Jones III, and Art Blakey.
When I was 9 years old my favorite band was Nirvana, so naturally one of my biggest idols was Dave Grohl. The way he smashed his drums just floored me and made me say, "I want to do THAT." My family recognized my interest and was immediately supportive: Mom found a teacher, Dad found a used drum kit, and my older brother, Ben, let me play in his band. The ball was off and rolling.
Since that time, studying music has been a constant for me. Aside from listening to lots of recordings, seeing concerts, practicing, playing in lots of bands, and taking practically every gig, I've also had the privilege of studying with some great teachers (BIG thanks to Jim Kassis, Mike Mangini, and Dave Dicenso for being great players AND great educators). Learning about music is a process that, for me, is endless. Calling it my life's work seems appropriate.
I'm a firm believer that music done right makes people feel really good. All people deserve to experience that kind of joy.
If your gonna be in town Wednesday June 17th come see Disstrick at the Terrace in Pasadena.
Hip-Hop Night!! 06/17/2009 09:30 PM @ The Terrace 443 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, California 91101 US Cost:$15 at the door($10 with ticket) Hip-Hop night!!
you gotta have some clearing autumn skies stuff on the jukebox of your myspace page! hope things are well with you! ...and if you ever do a clinic, give me a call
So everyone heres the plan. I'm getting into California on the 29th which is a tuesday. I'll be at the Britainia Arms in Cupertino at 9pm waiting to see you all. Come by, have a drink with me and tell me how life's been treating you. I hope you can make it as I don't know when I'll be back to the states again. So be there or be square!! Love you all and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!! If you have any questions just ask!! xxx Jo
course I still own a CD player ya muppet!! :) That would be wicked. Hey Im in the Bay for the week of New Years, Ill let you know the happs and well meet up, might be a while till Im back again as its been 2 1/2 years since I have been on US soil, Im so stoked, hope to see you!!! xxx
dude i literally "Laughed Out Loud" at my work after reading your comment....dude you coulda got male on male action that night. you also coulda joined some of the guys for an "elepahant walk." anyways thanks for the invite to your party on New Years, just let me know what time and where and im down....do you mind if i bring a couple of friends? cause we are planning on going to a bunch of places that night. We might have something at my house too, so your invited as well.
john! thanks for coming to my bday. i remember u being there slightly, please excuse the slurs that came out of my mouth for i was extremely intoxicated. anyways it was great seeing u, take care man =)
