Monthly Archives: July 2015

Mickey Hart Invites Fans to Play in the Band

SKF NOTE: What an uplifting video from Mickey Hart. Great idea. Well done! Mickey Hart Drums Along With Fan-Made Playing In The Band Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart has shared a special video featuring a collaborative take on the band’s … Continue reading

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Scott K Fish On the Road Today, 7/6/15

I am traveling today, by car and by air, on a mission that could be life changing. I am okay. But I welcome prayers and good thoughts from those inclined to give them. Thank you. Scott K Fish

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Elvin Jones: The Drumset is a Musical Instrument

SKF NOTE: Rick Mattingly was Modern Drummer‘s Features Editor when I was at the magazine. He was/is also publications editor for the Percussive Arts Society, and drum/percussion editor for Hal Leonard Corporation.  Rick did many good interviews for MD, including … Continue reading

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Bobby Colomby: I Learned to Play Drums Playing Monk’s Music

SKF NOTE: Bobby Colomby is a record producer of note. He is also an excellent drummer, best known, perhaps, as an original member of Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Bobby Colomby: …Thelonious Monk[‘s]…music to me is very personal. Whatever he plays – … Continue reading

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Charlie Watts Visits Kansas City’s Jazz Museum

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts visits KC’s jazz museum Iconic band performs big show Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium UPDATED 5:31 PM CDT Jun 28, 2015  By Scott McDonnell KANSAS CITY, Mo. —A night after a huge concert at Arrowhead Stadium, … Continue reading

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