Monthly Archives: July 2023

Ear Training with Steve Gadd

SKF NOTE: Here’s a peek at how my mind works: Yesterday I saw the photo here of Steve Gadd standing with an old military snare hung around him. It’s a custom made 17×20 snare from Loyal Drums in Fredericksburg, VA. … Continue reading

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Maine Band’s Historic Prison Music CD

SKF NOTE: From March 2013-June 2015 I was Communications Director for the State of Maine Department of Corrections. A favorite memory of that time was working with the Corrections Commissioner, Maine State Prison Warden, and the Maine Hospice Council, on … Continue reading

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Ed Soph – Buddy Rich Was a Genius

Speaking of great drummers, on July 9, 2023, Ed Soph, responded to my Great Drummers Opinion of Buddy Rich post, with a delightful story about the great bassist Ray Brown on Buddy Rich. Ed gave me permission to share his … Continue reading

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Neil Peart 1984 Interview and Back Story

SKF NOTE: Jason Carey, owner of JJC Photographic and and excellent musician, asked if I was interested in talking on camera about my interview with Neil Peart for Modern Drummer‘s 1984 cover story. Jason’s idea was an opportunity to address … Continue reading

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Great Drummers’ Opinion of Buddy Rich

This week, Award-Winning Filmmaker Ben Makinen, asked me a series of good questions about Buddy Rich. I thought our exchange would make a good blog post. Ben Makinen: Given all of the drummers you have known and interviewed would you … Continue reading

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