Every drummer I see, including the ones who aren't very good playing at some hole in the wall dive in central MN. Really I am inspired by them all, in some way. We all have a diferent perspective and I'm always trying to be a student, I'm inspired by all the musicians that I see. ok, ok...If I had to name 5 in no particular order:
Sting,
Vinnie Coliuta,
Steve Smith,
Steve Gadd,
Stewart Copeland...
Ok 7...
Manu Katche
and the drummer for G. Love and the Special Sauce
I started out playing Trombone in 5th grade...The person doing the music testing said I had long arms.
After truly annoying my parents with constant glissandos, they let me cancel the rental on the trombone.
Started playing drums in 8th grade... First drum set my senior year in HS. I got way into marching percussion (drumline) and did that non-stop through my sophomore year in college. Decided I was to be a band director. I studied concert and ethnic percussion for 5 years at St. Cloud state University. Graduated with music education degree that I never officially used. I've taught privately for many years and have ultimately decided performing is more for me. I've been a part of the MN music scene since '97 when I played with a local band, Fade 2 Shade. Since then I have worked with Mike Terrio, Honey Wagon, Don Douglas, Dear Jupiter, Jesse Lang, Beautiful Trigger and many others. I have now found a home with G. B. Leighton. I still keep my days busy with studio work, percussion clinics and some public school music education programs. I am to the core, a percussion dork.
.. CDBABY LINK for RYAN INSELMAN: Perfectly Human -->
THIS SUN. JUNE 22ND 2008 (AND ALL THE 2ND AND 4TH SUNDAYS EACH MONTH THIS SUMMER)
We want to invite you to join us for the MN Songwriter's Showcase at Plums. (CORNER OF RANDOLPH AND SNELLING IN ST. PAUL) !!!JIM CAREY WILL BE JOINING US TO HOST!!!
Sign up at 8:30pm Show starts at 9pm.
Hosted by Nick Hensley & Nick Salisbury and /or Joe Carey and Jeff Ray...AND Jim Carey on keys.
What: A different kind of open mic for local artists, musicians and comedians to showcase their original material and/or share their takes on their favorite artists.
Guitars, piano, mics, full pa provided. just show up!
When: The MN Singer/Songwriter Showcase takes place the 2nd and 4th Sun. of each month.
Why: Because we love local music. AND BECAUSE WE HOPE YOU LOVE LOCAL MUSIC TOO.
For more information check us out on the web at: www. myspace. com/angrymen www. myspace. com/bassistnicksalisbury
We want to invite you to join us for the MN Songwriter's Showcase at Plums. (CORNER OF RANDOLPH AND SNELLING IN ST. PAUL)
Sign up at 8:30pm Show starts at 9pm.
Hosted by Nick Hensley & Nick Salisbury and /or Joe Carey and Jeff Ray.
What: A different kind of open mic for local artists, musicians and comedians to showcase their original material and/or share their takes on their favorite artists.
Guitars, piano, mics, full pa provided. just show up!
When: The MN Singer/Songwriter Showcase takes place the 2nd and 4th Sun. of each month.
Why: Because we love local music. AND BECAUSE WE HOPE YOU LOVE LOCAL MUSIC TOO.
For more information check us out on the web at: www. myspace. com/angrymen www. myspace. com/bassistnicksalisbury
So I have somewhere around 235 songs for your list! I'll stop there for now. Some have cool breakdown beats, some just have cool beats. But they're all valuable I think.
Awesome cd! Especially "Streets Of Brazil", "Off The Beaten Path" and "Body Grease". I've listened twice though the disc while in the edit suite yesterday and today. Very eclectic.
Hey Ryan, Diggin Frankenstein and Freedom..who is that guy? Nice drumming and stuff, my friend. How is your little one? I s'pose you've had a bit more time to spend at home as of late. Take care man...see ya around. ~G
Greetings Fellow Songwriters. We want to invite you to join us for the MN Songwriter's Showcase at Plums this Sun. April 13th, 2008.
Sign up at 8:30pm Show starts at 9pm.
The Showcase just celebrated it's 1 year anniversary w/ more than 30 songwriter's on Easter Sunday.
The MN Singer/Songwriter Acoustic Showcase @ Plums in Saint Paul, MN
Who: Hosted by Nick Hensley & Nick Salisbury and /or Joe Carey and Jeff Ray.
What: A different kind of open mic for local artists, musicians and comedians to showcase their original material and/or share their takes on their favorite artists.
Guitars, piano, mics, full pa provided. just show up!
When: The MN Singer/Songwriter Showcase takes place the 2nd and 4th Sun. of each month.
Where: Plums in Saint Paul, MN. Plums is located on the corner of Randoph and Snelling Avenue.
Why: Because we love local music. AND BECAUSE WE HOPE YOU LOVE LOCAL MUSIC TOO.
For more information check us out on the web at: www. myspace. com/angrymen www. myspace. com/bassistnicksalisbury
