Monthly Archives: August 2014

I noticed it gradually; as if it was an incipient disease creeping up on my system and changing me, only this time it was for the better, or at least for the different. The place I noticed it, was at … Continue reading →

What is Performance Art Drumming? What is performance art drumming? It can be whatever you want it to be. There is an underlying concept that validates what is happening. I saw these bizarre art events in San Francisco, LA and … Continue reading →

Drumming as Performance Art has been the result of all of my experiences as a musician, artist, person, technician, shaman, and whatever else. Why would a twenty two year old, successful, healthy rock star drummer leave the coolest job of … Continue reading →

Foothills of the Ozarks, Missouri Breaks. 1953. Middle of the night. A lone gas station. Texaco. Trees, humid night air, buzzing insects around the tall single spotlight illuminating along a dark, flat country road. A large touring car pulls in … Continue reading →

“Hello Mr. Zawinul, It’s an honor to meet you. My father really loved your piano work with Cannonball Adderley Quintet..” The young Jaco spoke respectfully, his long straight black hair, narrow features, almost a cross between Boticelli and Geronimo. The … Continue reading →