Rayzz

Hi All,

Well, I had my Drum intensive with drumming great Dave Weckl. What a kick! I have a bunch of new technique stuff to try. (Moeller Technique) There were 11 of us students at the intensive and everyone got a chance to jam a bit with Dave. He is, as you might imagine, very knowledgable in all aspects of drumming. The drum clinic he did the following day was awesome!

I’m looking to ‘drum’ up some more work for myself. Sophie and the Shufflehounds are taking an extended hiatus so I will be trying to book KickbacK more. I have been gigging with a couple of other fill in bands and that is always interesting.

I have been looking at a set of Mapex drums for the last year or so and the kit that I really wanted went on sale and I got a killer deal, so I am now the proud owner of a cool black set of Mapex drums. Walnut and Maple shells, 7 ply. They are very punchy and tonal. My Sonor kit leans a little more towards being punchy, whereas my old Rogers kit is very tonal. (a very nice sounding kit) The Mapex is a little of both. (myself and George the Bass player are really digging the kick drum!)

KickbacK has had a couple of gigs recently and everyone really enjoys our Steely Dan material. We try and pick tunes that are commercial and interesting and perhaps tunes that people haven’t heard for a long time. One thing for sure with KickbacK – the band is very tight and the musicianship is both challenging for us players and appreciated by those who listen.

Remember to support live music! Cheers!

Hi All,

Did up another rendition of ‘What’s This?’ and added it to the “original music” on the “KickbacK” page. Took some time to think up something a little more interesting for my solo stuff. Bass and Guitar player did the same so all of us were happier with the end product. I’m really digging the new setups I have for the overall sound. KickbacK is working on another original tune and I, myself, am working on a couple of other grooves I would like to use for future tunes.

Still haven’t found another set of drums yet. Sure wish I had them now. I’m very busy now and it would make all the gigs I have a little easier because I wouldn’t have to take my ‘studio’ set out all the time. I have a set of Rogers drums that I can use but, I have found using a smaller kick drum much more comfortable to use. (the Rogers is a 22″) I updated the ‘Covers’ page and the ‘KickbacK Original Audio’ page. Check out the new stuff!

Sophie and the Shufflehounds continue to get tighter. Part of that success is due to the fact that we have gigged quite often in the last couple of months. Another plus to gigging more, of course – better technique. I have been practicing rudiments a lot more lately and have really noticed it when playing gigs. Remember to support live music! Cheers!