Category Archives: SKF Blog

Neil Peart’s Bubba’s Bar ‘n’ Grill Photo

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Neil Peart’s sense of humor. This photo is from the back cover of Neil’s “Bubba’s Bar ‘n’ Grill Presents The FAR AND NEAR Calendar for 2014.” Always brings a smile.

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Drumming Misses and Stumbles

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Driving, listening, minutes ago to a live trio album. The musicians, all famous jazz musicians, shall remain nameless. The 1968 performance includes one of my very favorite drummers. But, as often happens, there are moments on this album … Continue reading →

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Barry Keane – 46 Years with Gordon Lightfoot

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: After first interviewing Barry Keane in 1981 for Modern Drummer magazine, I had no idea we would do it again in 2022. We’ve stayed in touch over the years. When I asked Barry if I could interview him … Continue reading →

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If Ringo Wants to Be in Our Magazine

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Memories of Modern Drummer magazine co-founder Isabel Spagnardi make me smile. Isabel was MD publisher Ron Spagnardi’s wife. I don’t, and didn’t, know the specifics of Isabel’s work at MD. My impression is, and was, that she, as … Continue reading →

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Check Out ‘The Drummer’s Devotional’ Podcast

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: On January 18, 2022 I received an email from Jeremy Brieske (pronounced Brisk-ee). Mr. Brieske’s podcast, The Drummer’s Devotional, is, “A one-year project where we learn about a different drummer every day.” Professionally produced, Brieske’s podcast episodes are … Continue reading →

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