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Paul McCartney was right...

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I haven't been in a rock band in 10 years. I've been drumming for a contemporary jazz big band for the last 7 years. Last week I agreed to an audition for a local rock band in need of a drummer. They gave me their set list and had me pick about 10 songs. I worked on them all week

and went back to playing matched grip. One of the songs was quite challenging, 'Crash' by Cavo, at least I thought.

Well the audition went very well and they asked me to join!

So, I guess I've still got it at age 64. :)

Posted on 4 years ago
#1
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I guess the "Will you still need me" question has been answered.

Congratulations!!

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 4 years ago
#2
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nickmues!

Congrats on getting the gig! And, as kdg said, the question has been answered!

-Mark

Posted on 4 years ago
#3
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Cool very cool glad to see a geezer back in the saddle

Although I like the big band thing you were doing !

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 4 years ago
#4
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Your big band training enabled you to nail the audition imo. Your discipline and attention to detail would be noticed right away.

So at 64, are you the "senior"wise man of the drums!!

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 4 years ago
#5
Posts: 95 Threads: 9

Thanks for all the kind comments!

I do love the big band playing very much, but until this Covid19

thing ends or improves somehow, we won't be rehearsing.

I gotta feeling that could be a while.

Posted on 4 years ago
#6
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I will have to send you a tee shirt I have that says "Old Dudes Rock Harder". I always thought that folks who played jazz or other styles made better rock and show drummers. It has something to do with the feel, especially with shuffles. By the way, I will be 68 the day after Christmas.

Posted on 4 years ago
#7
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This starts to ring truer everyday!

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1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 4 years ago
#8
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I just turned 69 and I’m thinking on find a gig some how

My favorite silver sparkle is my only downbeat wth throne and snare should of never sold it

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 4 years ago
#9
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Just played a big (social distanced) bandshell in the park gig last night rocking at 64... nothing beats the LIVE experience- kick echoing off houses blocks away- sunset over the lake- have fun nick!!!!

Posted on 4 years ago
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