Lucy Lawless video from LA show
July 24, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized
So I have added a few links to some fan filmed video from the Lucy Lawless concert at CityWalk here in LA. She has VERY loyal fans, and they seem to document all things LUCY!
IMC,Disneyland and Nashville
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I returned as the Jazz Drum Instructor at the International Music Camp again…and it was a great week. This year’s students really stepped it up and performed so well that I just had to sit back and smile. I hope to return for many summers at IMC and continue to develop the Jazz Drum Set […]
Lucy/Imelda/Jazz and Roller Coasters
July 10, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized
I have had a busy few weeks and they have been fun. I had the great pleasure of playing for Lucy Lawless at Universal Studios City Walk. She really entertains the crowd and is so much fun to work with! Michael Orland of American Idol fame…and SO much more was the MD of the gig […]
Teaching, Lucy and a new CD
June 26, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized
I just returned from teaching at the Miami Valley Jazz Camp in Centerville OH….and it was another great week. The students were very dedicated, and they gave great final concerts this year. I will be performing with Lucy Lawless this weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood…she is such a nice person and a fun entertainer….can’t wait. […]
Yamaha and Groove Boot Camp
April 28, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized
I have renewed my relationship with Yamaha Drums for 2008. I am pleased to be associated with Joe&Jordan while playing the drums I have loved since the late 80’s.
I am also recording a play-a-long companion to my “Groove Boot Camp” program of intensive Drum Set instruction. I will be teaching this program several times in […]
Zildjian-NAMM-Lansing-Xena
January 16, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized
This is quite a week. I visited the Zildjian factory and world wide headquarters on monday, it was a dream come true. Ever since I became aware that there was such a place, I have wanted to go. The Zildjian family has preserved most of it’s history and a good deal of […]
starting new year right
January 5, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized
I started 08 off with two shows at The Orleans showroom in Las Vegas with Imelda Papin. Ted Perlman assembled a wonderful band and lead the gig like a champ….it was actually FUN! Two solid shows in a great showroom with wonderful people….that is how I like to do it!
Then I played at Toby Keith’s@Harrah’s […]
november news
November 15, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized
I am in the November issue of Modern Drummer Magazine in the Artist Update section, and very Blessed to be so. I also did a video for Rex Merrriweather’s Big Band-his CD is number on in it’s category on CD Baby currnetly, and a nice CD all around. I am recording Imelda Papin’s new CD […]
IMC ‘08
November 8, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized
I have been asked to return as the Drum Set Instructor at the International Music Camp again in 2008. This is a wonderful camp where the students come first, and I am proud to be associated with it.
With a heavy heart
October 13, 2007 | Filed under: Uncategorized
It is with a heavy heart I must announce that Rick Barrickman the creator and driving force behind S-Hoop Drum Hoops has passed away. Rick was genuine, friendly and had a great sense of humor, he will be missed. It is hoped that his brother will take over the operations of S-Hoops, but the most […]
